Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) has released a second draft of its Bus Line Refresh focused on improving reliability, frequency, seven-day service and connectivity throughout the city’s transit network.

The new draft responds to requests from riders and operators to scale back changes from the first draft’s major overhaul and preserve strong, familiar routes. PRT said it has received input from 16,000 riders to date on the project.

“Riders and operators told us the first draft changed too much, too fast,” the PRT website says. “They asked for fewer disruptions, stronger Downtown access, and better off-peak service.”

It also places a new center in the Oakland neighborhood, increasing connectivity to the city’s North and South Hills without the need to transfer downtown every time. 

Now, PRT wants your thoughts before changes are implemented. A pop-up event, co-hosted by the Pittsburgh Student Advocacy Network, from 2 to 6 p.m. March 18 at the William Pitt Union patio (facing Forbes Avenue) will give participants an opportunity to voice their opinions.

More pop-up events and community meetings are scheduled throughout Pittsburgh until early May.

View all proposed changes across the county and a list of online and in-person meetings on PRT’s website.