Bus Rapid Transit, a new transit plan being implemented in Pittsburgh, may have long-lasting impacts on people commuting between Downtown, Uptown, and Oakland. Pittsburgh Regional Transit promises the Bus Rapid Transit plan will deliver “fast, comfortable, and cost effective services via dedicated lanes and frequent operations.” The aim of this project is to reduce delays which regularly occur during rush hour and other peak traffic times. The plan proposes multiple service changes, largely affecting the Downtown and Oakland areas. The routes start Downtown, running through Uptown and into Oakland. Bus lanes will also be installed in order to reduce bus congestion for inbound and outbound commuters. Accompanying the lanes, benches, lighting, and ticket vending machines will be installed at each station. A bus rapid transit plan an internationally recognized and used form of transportation. Otherwise known as a busway, its intention is to create a more reliable bus system. 

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