Westmoreland County
Transit Authority

Public Bus Service in Westmoreland County is Growing Strong.

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With 27 routes (21 weekday and 6 Saturday), Westmoreland Transit is committed to the future of public transportation in Westmoreland County. As recently as March of 2003, 8 new buses joined the fleet: two commuter coaches for the Pittsburgh service and 6 International cutaways, medium duty buses meant to bring comfort and fuel efficiency to local routes.

Since 1999, a major revision of county routes has resulted in a 25% increase in service. On average, almost 25,000 trips per month are logged on WCTA routes. Commuter ridership to Pittsburgh alone has risen 15% since September of 2002. In response, service planners anticipate additional service changes for the fall of 2003, with consideration begin given to increased commuter service, an expansion to Monroeville, and a possible route servicing the Sony plant near New Stanton.

"Our biggest demand right now is from people who live in Westmoreland County and work in Allegheny County," explained Lori Brkovich, Westmoreland Transit's Director of Planning & Marketing. "The increased costs of parking in Pittsburgh and fluctuating fuel prices have made public transportation more attractive. Why sit in bumper to bumper traffic when you could be reading the paper or catching a few extra minutes sleep?" High-backed reclining seats and individual lighting and air-conditioning controls are features of Westmoreland Transit's commuter coach buses.

Westmoreland Transit buses operate on a timed transfer system, with seven or eight buses arriving every two hours at the Transit Center on Bell Way in Greensburg. Not limited to the population centers of the Greensburg and Norwin areas, WCTA routes serve many of the boroughs, townships, and cities in the county, from Arnold and New Kensington to Mt. Pleasant and Scottdale. There is even a Latrobe to Johnstown route.

On Westmoreland Transit's system, seniors 65 and over ride free anytime, and a reduced fare program enables persons with disabilities to ride the buses at the regular fare. In addition to its public bus services, Westmoreland Transit coordinates two shared ride services. The Medical Assistance Transportation Program enables residents receiving assistance through the Department of Public Welfare to receive free transportation to their medical appointments. The Americans with Disabilities Complementary Paratransit Service mirrors the public bus service in hours and service areas, but provides door-to-door transportation (at twice the regular bus fare) for the disabled. Each of these special services requires registration with Westmoreland Transit.

Fares are paid as you board the bus. The base fare is $1.20 within Westmoreland County, with $0.30 being charged for each additional zone. $4.00 is the maximum fare on the system, and 10 trip tickets are available at a 10% discount.

So hop on! Westmoreland Transit is headed your way. As the county grows, more and more people will come to rely on public transportation for commuter, local flyer, shopping routes, and special paratransit services offered by the Westmoreland County Transit Authority.

Hop On! We're Headed Your Way!

For more information on public bus transportation in Westmoreland County, Call Westmoreland Transit at (800) 221 9282 or visit the website at www.WestmorelandTransit.com.