Getting around Pittsburgh

Bus

Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses are the main public transport, with frequent routes from downtown to Oakland, Shadyside and Lawrenceville, plus dedicated busways.

Tram

The T light rail runs from downtown under the Allegheny to the North Shore stadiums and south through Station Square to the South Hills.

The T is handiest for game days and Station Square; most neighbourhoods are reached by bus.

Cable car

The Duquesne and Monongahela inclines climb Mount Washington from the riverbank; the Monongahela Incline is part of the public transit system.

Walking

Downtown, the Strip District and the North Shore are close together and connected by pedestrian-friendly bridges, though hills and steps elsewhere are steep.

Cycling

The Three Rivers Heritage Trail follows both banks of the rivers, and the POGOH bike-share system has stations in central neighbourhoods.

Ride-hailing

Uber and Lyft are widely used and often faster than buses for crossing between hilly neighbourhoods.