Pittsburgh Regional Transit

Veterans, are you ready to start your next mission? On National Hire a Veteran Day, PRT is re-affirming our commitment to our veterans. PRT already employs hundreds of veterans and is looking for more to add to strengthen our workforce. If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of employment, please visit https://lnkd.in/eCmKnCEe #careers #militaryfriendly #PRT #commitment #thankyou #publictransit #hiring #hireaveteranday

Are you looking for a more rewarding career? If so, great news! Next Friday's PRT Operator Hiring Event is the opportunity you have been waiting for! PRT values our operators and provides high-quality benefits, including: • Competitive compensation • Paid vacation • Health insurance • Dental/vision • 457(b)/401(a) deferred compensation • Wellness incentives Drive into your new career by coming to see us July 26 from 9 am - 3 pm on the 7th floor of the Heinz Building. Please pre-register by calling 412-566-5162. Details: https://lnkd.in/g5mfyhvv #career #job #opportunity #prt #publictransit #newjob #joinus

PRT is happy to announce contractors have completed rail replacement work at the Alfred Street grade crossing on the Red Line! The track reopened this morning in Mt. Lebanon, but the road will remain closed to traffic until tomorrow afternoon to allow contractors to complete paving and line striping. With the completion of this part of the project, the Red Line rail shuttle between Overbrook Junction and Dormont Junction is able to operate on both the inbound and outbound tracks. Frequency will increase to every 15 minutes from every 30 minutes during weekday rush hours and every 30 minutes on weekends and all other times of the weekday. The Red Line project began June 16 and remains on track to be finished by the end of August. Join #PRT as we celebrate this major milestone!

The Port Authority of Allegheny County Police Department works 24/7 to ensure the safety of our employees and riders.    But the commitment doesn't stop there. Our officers are taking it a step further by helping riders secure their vehicles, whether it’s at one of our convenient park and ride lots or outside their home.    Earlier this week, Port Authority Police partnered with PA Auto Theft Prevention Authority’s PACT (Pennsylvania Anti-Car Theft Committee) program, and Allegheny County Police to distribute free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners at the AAA office in Monroeville.    PACT officials say there has been a significant increase in the thefts of certain vehicles manufactured by those two automakers.    “Vehicle theft is a crime of opportunity,” said Port Authority Police Chief Matt Porter. “Taking proactive steps to prevent vehicle theft is critical to safeguarding your personal property.”    On July 16, Hyundai and Kia owners will have another chance to obtain a free steering wheel lock from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AAA office in Pleasant Hills. AAA membership is not required. #prt #carsafety #community #commitment

At last week's board meeting, PRT proudly saluted the ten operators who earned the most commendations in 2023: • Ross Facility: James Bonner • West Mifflin: Monique Wynn, Monica Staples, Don Miguel Watson-Ellis Sr. & Mark Prunty • East Liberty: Donna Gandy, Tiffany Lawson, and Kevin Pollard • Collier: Kemal Smith • South Hills Village: Vernon Hucks These operators drive a vehicle three times the length of the average minivan on narrow streets in all types of traffic and weather, stopping every couple hundred feet to pick up passengers. They give directions, provide customer service, show kindness, and often lend a helping hand to people in need. "These operators represent the best of us," said PRT CEO Katharine Eagan Kelleman. "They're empathetic, caring, kind, and patient. So many of our employees do an amazing job, and it's a privilege to be able to recognize them." Join #PRT in thanking these ten individuals for their dedication to keep Allegheny County moving. #thankyou #publictransit #commendation #recognition

PRT is helping you celebrate your independence from your wallet tomorrow by eliminating fares for a Pittsburgh icon! For one day only, the Mon Incline will be free to all! Don't forget: PRT's buses will operate on Sunday schedules, with a half-dozen routes detoured from about 8:45 p.m. until the end of service near Gateway Center in downtown Pittsburgh. The light rail system will operate on special holiday schedules. For details on both schedules, go to https://lnkd.in/gGZ6h-kY. To learn more about the detours, go to https://lnkd.in/gjpPySwi. From all of us at PRT, we hope you have a safe and happy Independence Day! #PRT #monincline #alleghenycounty #pittsburgh #independenceday #4thofjuly #publictransit

PRT is nothing without its employees. Today, our agency is shining the spotlight on an employee who spends her day rebuilding engines so our buses – and passengers – keep moving.   As a child, Dana Nicole Rudolph always dreamed of becoming a mechanic. But achieving her dream hasn���t been easy – especially at first.   Dana was working as a secretary in her 20’s when she would go to local auto facilities and express her desire to work on cars. She says they always replied with sexist comments and blew her off.   But that didn’t stop her. Watch the video below to learn how she broke the glass ceiling, why she says #PRT is a great place for other women to work, and her advice for girls dreaming of jobs traditionally held by men.   You can also see PRT’s current job openings by going to https://lnkd.in/etXdvuyD. #diversity #inclusion #mechanic #publictransit #glassceiling #jobs

After more than 30 years of exceptional service to PRT, Michael Heidkamp's time with our agency is drawing to a close today. Our chief transportation officer began his career with #PRT in 1993 as a bus operator. After a decade behind the wheel, Mike worked as a driving instructor and Commercial Driver’s License examiner, manager of the Way Department and the Non-Revenue Fleet Maintenance Department, as Director of Service Delivery at the Collier garage. He was named deputy chief operations officer for transportation in 2018 and was promoted to his current role in 2020. Join us in congratulating Mike on his final day at PRT and wishing him the best of luck in the next chapter of his career. #thankyou #publictransit #leadership #change

PRT is happy to share that we will soon extend our digital customer service hours by two hours every weekday and one hour on weekends! Starting July 1, our digital customer service representatives will be available: •Monday through Friday: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. •Weekends and holidays: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Customer service phone representatives will remain available: •Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. •Weekends and holidays: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PRT’s Downtown Service Center will also remain open: •Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. •Weekends and holidays: Closed During these extended hours, our digital customer service representatives will post service alerts on social media and Truetime. They will also respond to rider inquiries via the chat feature at https://www.rideprt.org. “The way we reach our riders and how they reach us has evolved a lot over the years, and we’re excited to be able to provide additional information when and how our riders want it,” said PRT CEO Katharine Eagan Kelleman. “By expanding our digital customer service hours, we can equip transit riders across Allegheny County with more information, so they are confident and capable of getting to their destinations.” “This is a really important first step as we continue to expand how and when we’re able to notify our riders about incidents that effect service,” added PRT Chief Communications Officer Jim Ritchie. “Whether it’s a bus that has to detour for an unexpected road closure, a trip we’re unable to staff, or a notice of a delay, it’s important for us to make sure our riders well-informed.” #prt #customerservice #alleghenycounty #commitment #publictransit #service