Port Authority of Allegheny County officials announced many bus routes will go back to regular weekday schedules starting Monday.
Officials said an additional 32 routes, including all three light-rail lines, will continue to operate on reduced service schedules while the authority’s service development team monitors ridership levels. Adjustments will be made when necessary, officials said.
Safety measures such as disinfecting vehicles and stations daily, asking riders to wear masks while on board vehicles and visiting the Downtown service center, and rear-door boarding will also continue until further notice.
Vehicle capacity limits remain unchanged with 10 passengers on a 35-foot bus, 15 passengers on a 45-foot bus and 25 passengers on a 60-foot articulated bus or light rail car.
“This plan of action will allow us to safely and responsibly resume regular service while continuing to make sure our riders and employees feel safe, comfortable and protected,” said Port Authority CEO Katharine Kelleman.
Riders should allow for additional travel time and social distance themselves from other riders and employees as much as possible while boarding vehicles or waiting at transit stops.
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85 represents more than 2,000 Port Authority operators and mechanics.
“The hardworking men and women of ATU Local 85 have been honored to play such a vital role in making sure communities throughout Allegheny County have had access to essential services in the red phase, and we will continue to make sure our region is successful through the yellow phase,” said union president/business agent Steve Palonis.
All service is contingent upon employee and equipment availability, and service adjustments will be made as needed to operate as much service as possible with the personnel available, said Port Authority spokesman Adam Brandolph.
Riders are encouraged to contact Port Authority customer service at 412-442-2000, on Twitter @pghtransitcare or at www.portauthority.org.
