An introduction to Pittsburgh

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Best Ways to Get Around Pittsburgh
  • Public Transportation: The Port Authority of Allegheny County, the public transit agency for the Greater Pittsburgh area, provides the local bus and ‘T’ light rail services. All local bus fares are $2.75 cash (exact change required), payable when boarding the bus, or $2.50 if using a ConnectCard pre-loaded with credit. These can be purchased at the Port Authority’s Downtown Service Center on Smithfield Street.
  • Duquesne and Monongahela inclines: Also overseen by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, these historic funicular services charge $5 for a round trip and tickets can be purchased at the upper or lower stations. The Duquesne Incline is exact cash only while ‘the Mon’, as it’s affectionately known, also takes cards.
  • All major hotels in the Downtown area have both taxis and zTrip cars waiting outside their front doors. zTrip is a handy local licensed service, much like Uber, operated via the zTrip app, with clients able to schedule rides and choose between levels of transportation and comfort.
  • Bicycles: The ‘City of Bridges’ is incredibly bike friendly and cycling offers a great way to experience the city and its popular pathways such as the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. From providers such as Golden Triangle Bike Rentals to Pittsburgh’s Healthy Ride bike share scheme, clients will have no problems securing a ride. Alternatively, book clients on a fun and informative cycling tour with Bike The Burgh.
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