City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Pittsburgh is expecting anywhere between 500,000 and 700,000 visitors for the NFL Draft later this month — a figure that would exceed half the city’s current population. For three days, from April 23-25, the event will stretch across the North Shore and Downtown, and city officials have a clear message for everyone trying to get there: Do not drive. “We encourage … Continue reading City urges people not to drive during the NFL Draft

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Signage for Bus Stop 4813 at 25th Street and East Carson Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Get on the PRT bus!

Staff Editorial In July of this year, Pittsburgh Regional Transit faced a $100 million budget deficit causing them to reduce their services by 40% according to the PRT website. They have nothing left to reduce but their services to the city. And in addition to their lack of funding from the federal level, they are proposing an increased rate for all the services, including a … Continue reading Get on the PRT bus!

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More shuttle routes from campus can benefit students

Staff Editorial Part of the appeal of going to school in a city is getting to explore the urban terrain. Campus already feels secluded from the hustle of the city, the added obstacle of transportation fees can impede students from exploring freely. Duquesne is the only university in Pittsburgh that does not provide free public transit. To receive free bus passes, students would be charged … Continue reading More shuttle routes from campus can benefit students

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