The Station Square T and bus station is set to undergo a redesign that will modernize its transit facilities with new structures, improved sidewalks and accessibility enhancements.”The existing hip roof structure on top with the masonry arch will be removed and replaced by a backlit glass-block structure, and additionally, the existing sidewalks will be replaced,” said Dave Paul, the project manager.”This shelter will be removed and replaced with an expanded, modernized PRT-standard bus shelter,” Paul added.The design process began in 2018 after community meetings where challenges were discussed, including confusing access and signage, an outdated station design, safety concerns, and the need to better integrate bus shelters and station platforms.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube ChannelNew rail, a slip ramp and sidewalks were installed last year, and now additional changes are coming quickly. Pittsburgh Regional Transit does not anticipate a full closure of the platforms during construction.”Our general assumption of the construction phasing for this project — but we will be changing to revisit it as it gets closer to that point — is that we would do one platform at a time,” said Amy Silbermann, PRT’s chief development officer.The redesign will include several upgrades, such as a new bus stop structure, the removal and relocation of the existing crosswalk, replacement of the hip roof structure with glass blocks, removal of existing windscreens, new sidewalks, updates to the top of an existing platform, and the addition of a new accessible ramp.These changes aim to address the challenges identified during community meetings and improve the overall experience for commuters.Construction will begin in 2029.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
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The Station Square T and bus station is set to undergo a redesign that will modernize its transit facilities with new structures, improved sidewalks and accessibility enhancements.
“The existing hip roof structure on top with the masonry arch will be removed and replaced by a backlit glass-block structure, and additionally, the existing sidewalks will be replaced,” said Dave Paul, the project manager.
“This shelter will be removed and replaced with an expanded, modernized PRT-standard bus shelter,” Paul added.
The design process began in 2018 after community meetings where challenges were discussed, including confusing access and signage, an outdated station design, safety concerns, and the need to better integrate bus shelters and station platforms.
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New rail, a slip ramp and sidewalks were installed last year, and now additional changes are coming quickly. Pittsburgh Regional Transit does not anticipate a full closure of the platforms during construction.
“Our general assumption of the construction phasing for this project — but we will be changing to revisit it as it gets closer to that point — is that we would do one platform at a time,” said Amy Silbermann, PRT’s chief development officer.
The redesign will include several upgrades, such as a new bus stop structure, the removal and relocation of the existing crosswalk, replacement of the hip roof structure with glass blocks, removal of existing windscreens, new sidewalks, updates to the top of an existing platform, and the addition of a new accessible ramp.
These changes aim to address the challenges identified during community meetings and improve the overall experience for commuters.
Construction will begin in 2029.
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