T Plus

T Service Extended from Downtown to North Shore Starting March 25

Downtown Free Fare Zone Extended to North Shore

Introducing TPlus light rail service to the North Shore, extending the 24 mile T system beyond Downtown to two new stations. Browse this site for a closer look at this exciting addition to our light rail system.

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Under Construction. Nearing Completion! Check back often to see the latest progress.

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Free T Rides from Downtown to Both North Side T Stations

The extended light rail line from Downtown Pittsburgh to the North Shore opens in March 2012, and Port Authority is excited to announce that the T’s Free Fare Zone will be extended to the North Side Station at West General Robinson Street Garage (courtesy of the Stadium Authority and Alco Parking) and Allegheny Station (thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Rivers Casino).
Park at the West General Robinson Street Parking Garage and take the T for free to Downtown. Visit www.alcoparking.com for details.

Business Opportunities & Sponsorship

“In the end, having the city as a headquarters was important, having a place where people can take public transportation and that is centrally located. The North Shore is an exciting place right now, with a lot of economic development.”
Morgan O’Brien, President and CEO, Peoples Natural Gas

New Opportunities for Visitors and Residents

New North Shore service will reduce the hassle of Downtown parking
- Short term visitors will have new Downtown parking options
- Getting out of town will be faster
- More event parking options are available from Shore to Shore at lower prices
New opportunities will open up for visitors
Tourists can move between destinations without incurring additional parking fees
Have dinner at Station Square, see a show in Downtown and play the slots without moving your car
- City living continues to grow
- Residents in Downtown have doubled in ten years

Businesses and Employees Will Benefit from the New Services

New service expands the greater Downtown area to include the North and South Shores
- Commuters can park on the North or South Shores and take the T at no additional cost
- Employees will enjoy lower cost parking
- Business parking expenses will be reduced
Traffic congestion in Downtown will be lighter
- No more searching for a parking spot during peak hours
The ease of moving from Shore to Shore will make it easier to enjoy dining and shopping

Downtown workers can enjoy lunch on either Shore

Our Riders Are An Impressive Group

2010 Ridership

Annual T Riders – over 7 Million
Annual Bus Riders – over 55 Million

Target Audiences

64.1% Female
35.9% Male
83.7% White / Caucasian
12.3% African American
18.2% Students
14.5% Disabled

Differentiating Characteristics

9.0% Of customer base each year is new ridership
41.1% Between the ages of 35-54
75.4% Full-time employment
46.5% Earning over $50K per year
54.2% Have either a graduate or post-graduate degree

TPlus Opening March 2012

Millions of Potential Riders

Andy Warhol Museum (90,000 annual visitors)
Carnegie Science Center & Highmark
SportsWorks (700,000 annual visitors)
Community College of Allegheny County (7,200 students)
Del Monte (600 employees)
Equitable Gas (450 employees)
Heinz Field (1,000,000 fans)
PNC Park (1,750,000 fans)
Rivers Casino (4,000,000 visitors)
Stage AE (400,000 fans)

The Gateway Station

Gateway Station serves as the front door to Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle and Cultural District. It is surrounded by the Highmark Building, Gateway Center and refreshing green spaces. The T Station is also only one block from the newly-renovated Market Square, and a short walk to beautiful Point State Park. Despite its deep roots in Downtown Pittsburgh, the T Station in the Golden Triangle is literally the gateway to the North Shore and provides a direct connection to all its amenities.

Convenient Destinations

Benedum Theatre
Byham Theatre
Ft. Pitt Museum
Heinz Hall
Hilton Hotel
Market Square
O’Reilly Theatre
Point State Park

Name & Title Sponsorship: $150,000 per Year

The North Side Station

North Side Station will be a huge hit with Pirates fans and daily commuters. It is located just outside the main entrance to “the best ballpark in baseball”, PNC Park. The North Side T Station serves many of the new hot spots along the rapidly-developing North Shore including several hotels, businesses and other attractions. With parking and transit located together, it is one of two multi-modal T stops.