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$5 or less event, evening,
and weekend parking
Parking Garages & Lots
(rates not guaranteed)
Bus Free Zone
T Free Fare Stops
Cultural District
Bike & Walking Trails
Alleyways
T Stop
Direction of Traffic Flow
Parks
Entertainment & Sports Venues
Taxi Stands
Bike Rack Locations
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4 I-579 & Crosstown Boulevard (Fall 2011 – Summer 2013)
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(Summer 2012 – Summer 2013)
Intersection improvements.
Rehabilitation and preservation
of 11 structures. Long-term lane closures, detours, weekend
restrictions.
Additional Construction
5 The Gardens at Market Square
(2013 – 2014)
Construction of office and
hotel building.
6 Lower Hill Redevelopment
Project
(2013 – Fall 2015)
Preliminary infrastructure work.
Boulevard of the Allies
Major projects outside of
Downtown which may affect
Downtown traffic.
Route 28 Projects
31st Street to Millvale
(2010 – 10/2014)
Widening of roadway. Long-term
lane closures.
West Carson Street
(2013)
Reconstruct roadway, add
new sidewalks, and replace viaduct.
Evening/Weekend/Event
Parking $5 or Less*
Garages & Lots
• Fifth Avenue Place Garage
• First Avenue Garage
• Grant Street Transportation Center
• Mellon Square Garage
• Ninth & Penn Avenue Garage
• Oliver Garage
• One Oxford Centre
(enter after 5 p.m.)
• Sixth Street & Fort Duquesne
Boulevard Garage
• Smithfield/Liberty Garage Location
• Third Avenue Garage
• Wood/Allies Garage
• 110 Boulevard of the Allies Lot
* Enter after 4 p.m. unless otherwise
noted. Rates are as of
February 2013 and are subject to change. If you want more
information about parking facilities and rates in Downtown, go to
DowntownPittsburgh.com/parking.
Find garage parking fast in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
through an iPhone application,
mobile website, text messaging, call-in number,
or traditional website.
Visit ParkPGH.org
for more information.
Driving to Downtown Pittsburgh
North (I-279)
From:
Take Exit 1A (Ft. Duquesne Blvd. /
Convention Center / Strip District) to
Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
To:
Take 7th Ave. to Veterans Bridge (I-579)
OR take Stanwix Street at Ft. Pitt or
Ft. Duquesne Blvd. to Ft. Duquesne Bridge.
Northeast (Route 28)
From:
Take Veterans Bridge (I-579) exit to 6th
or 7th Avenue exits.
To:
Take 7th Ave. to Veterans Bridge (I-579)
OR take 6th, 7th or 9th St. Bridges.
Northwest (Route 65)
South and West (I-376 AND
Route 51) AND
Pittsburgh International
Airport
From I-376:
Through the Ft. Pitt Bridge / Tunnel.
From Route 51:
Take Liberty Bridge / Use 6th or
7th Ave. exit.
To I-376:
Take outbound Ft. Pitt Bridge / Tunnel
to (I-376 West).
To Route 51:
Take 7th Ave. to Crosstown Blvd. OR
Blvd. of the Allies to Liberty Bridge.
To Airport:
Take outbound Ft. Pitt Bridge / Tunnel
(I-376 West).
From:
Exit to Ft. Duquesne Bridge / Take Exit 1A East (I-376) AND PA
(Ft. Duquesne Blvd. / Convention Center/ Turnpike (I-76)
From:
Strip District) to Ft. Duquesne Blvd.
Use Exits 2B (Blvd. of the Allies /
To:
Liberty Bridge), 1D (Second Ave.),
Take Stanwix St. at either Ft. Pitt or
1C (Grant St.) or 1B (Stanwix St.).
Ft. Duquesne Blvds. to Ft. Duquesne
To:
Bridge OR take 6th, 7th or 9th Street
Take Grant St. on-ramp OR Blvd. of
Bridges to Lacock St.
the Allies OR 7th Ave. to Crosstown
Parkway / Take Parkway East (1-376)
to Exit 15 PA Turnpike.
WalkPittsburgh
WalkPittsburgh.org
provides
resources
and support
to encourage
walking as a
viable commuting
option, improve
pedestrian safety, communicate the
health and economic benefits of
walking, and ensure that walkability
is factored into transportation and
development plans.
Visit us at
walkpittsburgh.org later this
Spring and join in
making
Pittsburgh
one of
America’s
most walkable cities.
Transit & Ridesharing
Transit Routes and
Schedules
1. To find out what Port Authority route to take, visit portauthority.org and use the Trip Planner function. Trip
Planner can be used to find the route that gives you the fastest trip or the
shortest walking distance, or requires
the fewest transfers. Transit trips can
also be planned using Google Maps.
2. Tickets and schedules are available at
the Customer Service Center, 534 Smithfield Street. Schedules are also available at the Downtown T stations. Call 412-442-2000 for more
information.
3. To find out what
regional transit
agencies come into
Downtown, go to
Commuteinfo.org
and click on
“Transit Operator
Information,” then
link to the regional
transit operator of
your choice for
further information.
Biking & Walking Trails
Free Fare Zone
Bus riders can ride for free before 7 p.m.,
seven days a week, in the Downtown Free
Fare Zone. After 7 p.m., bus riders pay a
zone one fare to ride within Downtown.
The T’s Free Fare Zone includes all the
T stations from First Avenue to Allegheny
Station on the North Shore. Riders may
use this zone for free 24/7. See map for
boundaries.
Park-n-Rides
Park your car in a park-n-ride lot and take
public transit or carpool into Downtown.
For detailed information about any parkn-rides in southwestern Pennsylvania,
go to Commuteinfo.org and click on
“Regional Park-n-Ride Facilities.”
CommuteInfo
CommuteInfo provides information about
available commuting options. Go to
Commuteinfo.org or call 1-888-819-6110
to learn more about public transit,
carpooling, vanpooling and bikepooling.
Carsharing
Zipcar, a membership-based organization,
has vehicles located in Downtown that
can be reserved online 24/7 for an
all-inclusive hourly or daily fee. Go to
Zipcar.com for more information or to
become a member.
Three Rivers Heritage
Trail System
A pedestrian trail and greenway
system around Pittsburgh, along both
sides of the Allegheny, Monongahela
and Ohio Rivers, will extend 37
miles when completed. It is a unique
way for cyclists, walkers and runners
to connect with Downtown.Visit
www.friendsoftheriverfront.org
for detailed information and maps.
Downtown Bike Racks
When your bike is not in use,
secure it to one of the many bike
racks that can be found Downtown.
See map for locations.
Rack ‘n Roll
All Port Authority bus routes are
equipped with bike racks.Visit
portauthority.org to view a video
on using the bike racks. Bikes can
also be brought aboard the T or
Mon Incline at any time and stowed
in the designated wheelchair spaces.
However, riders in wheelchairs have
priority over bicycles.
Theaters
Arcade Comedy Theater
811 Liberty Avenue
412-339-0608
arcadecomedytheater.com
BE DOWNTOWN
DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH
August Wilson Center for
African American Culture
980 Liberty Avenue
412-258-2700
augustwilsoncenter.org
Benedum Center for the
Performing Arts
719 Liberty Avenue
Tickets: 412-456-6666
trustarts.org
Byham Theater
101 Sixth Street at Fort Duquesne Blvd.
Tickets: 412-456-6666
trustarts.org
925 Liberty Avenue, 4th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-566-4190
Fax: 412-566-4193
Be sure to visit our website
DowntownPittsburgh.com
Harris Theater
809 Liberty Avenue
Tickets: 412-682-4111
pghfilmmakers.org
Our mobile-optimized site can provide
you with everything you need to know
about dining, shopping, visiting and
living in Downtown.
O’Reilly Theater
621 Penn Avenue
Tickets: 412-316-1600
ppt.org
You can also learn how to connect
with us via all our social media
platforms and sign-up to receive
our weekly e-newsletter.
Heinz Hall
600 Penn Avenue
Tickets: 412-392-4900
pittsburghsymphony.org
Cabaret at Theater Square
655 Penn Avenue
Tickets: 412-456-6666
trustarts.org
MISSION
To advance initiatives that foster
economic vitality and improve
Downtown life –
for a moment or a lifetime.
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