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PITTSBURGH'S RAIL TRANSIT RENAISSANCE

J Beim

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Pittsburgh's rail transit history is reviewed, and comments are made on the modal options available in the town. The pre-light-rail streetcar operation is described, as well as today's rail system, the T system. Fare collection is also described. Attempts to improve the bus service are noted. The success of the first phase of the rail rebuilding program is prompting the study of the development of a new rail line between downtown and the North side. Study and implementation of transit alternatives are necessary to accommodate the growth anticipated in this heavily transit-patronized region.

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Pittsburgh's rail transit history is reviewed, and comments are made on the modal options available in the town. The pre-light-rail streetcar operation is described, as well as today's rail system, the T system. Fare collection is also described. Attempts to improve the bus service are noted. The success of the first phase of the rail rebuilding program is prompting the study of the development of a new rail line between downtown and the North side. Study and implementation of transit alternatives are necessary to accommodate the growth anticipated in this heavily transit-patronized region.

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Pittsburgh's rail transit history is reviewed, and comments are made on the modal options available in the town. The pre-light-rail streetcar operation is described, as well as today's rail system, the T system. Fare collection is also described. Attempts to improve the bus service are noted. The success of the first phase of the rail rebuilding program is prompting the study of the development of a new rail line between downtown and the North side. Study and implementation of transit alternatives are necessary to accommodate the growth anticipated in this heavily transit-patronized region.

Key concepts: Downtown, The Renaissance, Rail transit, Transport engineering, Transit (satellite), Light rail, Light rail transit, Service (business)

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