At Pitt we strategically strive for convenient multi-modal access to and through our campus. We first prioritize active modes of transport such as biking and walking to promote the health and safety of our community and the environment. Simultaneously, we’re investing in low carbon transportation infrastructure by offering free public transportation access, free 30-minute POGOH bike share rides, carpooling options, and more to students and employees. We’re also adding electric vehicles (EV) and EV chargers across campus.
The University of Pittsburgh’s Transportation & Mobility goals are:
- EMISSIONS: Achieve Pittsburgh 2030 District goal of 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from commuter travel by 2030 (below the 2013 Oakland neighborhood baseline).
- FLEET: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fleet vehicles 50% by 2030 (below 2017 baseline).
- COMMUTING: Increase active & shared commuting to 55% of all commuting trips to Pittsburgh campus by 2030.
- BIKING: Achieve Gold Bicycle Friendly University status from the League of American Bicyclists in 2025.
- CHARGING: Install 50 new electric vehicle charging plugs in existing facilities between 2025 and 2030.
All Pitt students and employees can ride Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) fare free with the Ready2Ride app! Just sync up your Pitt information to ride buses & inclines at no cost!
PRT provides service throughout Allegheny County, including Oakland and Pittsburgh. Use Transit App, check PRT’s online schedules, and/or get a printed schedule at Pitt’s Parking & Transportation office.
Walking is a great way to help reduce green house emission created by our daily commutes to and from campus. This active mode of transportation is beneficial for your physical and mental health, while also helping to build a community designed around people instead of vehicles.
From bike rentals to rack locators, the University of Pittsburgh is committed to making bike riding a convenient and accessible transportation choice. Find more information below for all of the ways Pitt supports bikes on campus.
- Basic campus biking info
- Pitt Bike Cave – Visit to learn how to and fix your bike (with our tools) or join a ride!
- POGOH Bike Share – All Pitt students, faculty, and staff can have free, unlimited 30 minute rides.
- Pitt Campus Bike Amenities Map
The University of Pittsburgh was an early electric vehicle (EV) charging leader, adding 16 EV chargers in 2012. More recently, the University has dramatically expanded its EV charging capacity for commuters and fleet vehicles, reaching 90 total EV plugs in early 2023.
Pitt community members can access these EV chargers with a Pitt EV parking permit – and vehicles charged on-campus benefit from the University’s renewable electricity production and procurement.
The University has over 235 vehicles that support the Pittsburgh campus, which are transitioning to more efficient, hybrids, and electric vehicles. Eighteen of our 20 shuttles transitioned to propane in 2020 (reducing greenhouse gas emissions from them by 33% and localized nitrogen oxide emissions by 20%).
Pitt is working to fully electrify its vehicle fleet over time (including shuttles) while raising awareness among the Pitt community about the global shift to low carbon vehicles.
