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Free public transportation is one of the biggest perks of being an ID-carrying Pitt student. Both the city bus lines and the 'T' are free and can give you access to the expansive Pittsburgh neighborhoods served by their routes. Local shopping districts and areas with nightlife are close by to campus. If you're willing to ride a bit farther, you can reach a few different shopping plazas, including the Waterfront, which has a Target, Best Buy, restaurants, movie theaters, and stores. Free bus rides are especially great for going places like Downtown where parking is always a hassle. Most of the buses that come through Oakland go Downtown so there's never much of a wait.

The biggest complaint about public transportation is availability. During the daytime, you shouldn't have any problems getting where you need to go—buses to all major areas run frequently, especially during rush hour. But at night, options tend to be more limited. Some bus routes quit running around midnight on weeknights, and none run past 3 a.m. It's a little better on weekends, but you'll still want to check schedules carefully before you go too far out. Some routes only run once an hour after peak times and that can seem like forever in the middle of a Pittsburgh winter. Despite this drawback, the buses are too convenient to pass up. If you explore the quirks of each route early in your college career, you'll not only learn the city but also be able to get places faster and with less trouble.

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raa91

Biology and Biological Sciences '15

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The Buses are unbelievable at Pitt. There is a local shuttle that runs all around the campus every ten minutes (usually on time), and the local city buses are free for Pitt students. However, our SafeRider service is a little disappointing as they only travel within campus.

May 15, 2012

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ccpanther

Chemistry '14

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There are multiple shuttles that run all around campus that are available to only Pitt students. In addition, Pitt students can ride any public bus for free with the use of their student ids, which makes going anywhere in the Pittsburgh area, as well as up and down campus extremely easy and convenient.

May 07, 2012

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emp59

International Studies '13

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Buses Are the Best Option

There are campus buses that will take you around the campus and to some locations off campus, if you live in the area these are a good option. There are also the city buses that can take you all over the city and are free with your student ID card.

May 06, 2012

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