Staff Editorial – Port Authority offers easy access to Pittsburgh

Staff Editorial Oct. 7, 2021 Getting around Pittsburgh seems easy enough from our quaint little spot on the Bluff, right? Then how come public transportation hasn’t really caught on, especially for students looking to explore beyond campus grounds? Pittsburgh public transportation, Port Authority, offers affordable transportation to your desired destination through bus, subway (the ‘T’) and incline. With fares as low as $2.75, or $2.50 … Continue reading Staff Editorial – Port Authority offers easy access to Pittsburgh

The Duquesne DukeOctober 7, 2021

News

Port Authority announces changes to fares, payment system

Raymond Arke | Asst. News Editor The Allegheny County Port Authority debuted a New Year’s resolution aimed to help simplify the Pittsburgh bus system. Following recommendations of riders, the Port Authority lowered fares on Jan. 1. Commuters will now pay a flat fee of $2.50 for those with a ConnectCard and $2.75 for cash rides. This differs from the previous system which varied rates based … Continue reading Port Authority announces changes to fares, payment system

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Opinions

Students call for Duquesne bus passes

By: Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor Do you find yourself with Pittsburgh wanderlust and no way to satisfy it? A Change.org petition that recently circulated throughout Facebook may have the answer. The petition is asking for 1,000 signatures in the hopes of gaining university-issued bus passes. Duquesne University is the only college in Downtown Pittsburgh that does not give students bus passes, either discounted or … Continue reading Students call for Duquesne bus passes

The Duquesne DukeFebruary 4, 20166 Comments

Opinions

Let the bus driver take the wheel

By Taylor Stessney | Student Columnist I come from a small city in central Pennsylvania where it’s difficult to get around unless you have a car. When I first started school at Duquesne, even having the ability to walk from campus to South Side or to take a bus to Squirrel Hill, it was like Pittsburgh was my oyster. It felt as if I was … Continue reading Let the bus driver take the wheel

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Staff Editorial: Peduto receives a letter from students

By Duke Staff Dear Bill, We, at The Duke, would first like to congratulate you on your victory and equally express gratitude toward all those who voted in this year’s election. It is with this letter we hope for you to consider the values and issues we care about as concerned citizens and students of Pittsburgh. Now, don’t think that we’re coming after you, because … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Peduto receives a letter from students

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