“These hubs must be able to richly connect with one another and with all major neighborhoods and regions of the city. We must minimize transfers, and minimize the time riders have to spend moving in the wrong direction to ultimately get to their destination. These connections must also be organized in an easy to understand network with distinct lines— a new rider should be able to look at a single transit map for the area and easily understand how to get from point A to point B. Ideal transit connections would be faster than or match the transit time of cars for a similar journey, and in worst case scenarios, should not exceed 120% of the transit time of cars on most routes.”

“Better connections between the T and West and East Busways, as well as the future BRT service to Oakland and beyond, should be in place. These connections should be highly visible, safe, and comfortable places to wait and connect. Services should be branded and coordinated consistently to make these connections simpler.”

“Love the thought of extending the East Busway down to and through Braddock, and possibly Port Perry and to McKeesport. Numerous routes, lots of riders that have been loyal for decades and deserve a better quality service.”

“A McKeesport community circulation service could help restore some or much of the local transit service that has been discontinued in McKeesport and nearby communities. The circulator route or routes should connect to long-distance routes at the McKeesport hub.”

“The bus service must include a stop or two in the actual park to really be of service to disabled riders or individuals with children.”

“Rapid service to the airport, but also rapid service to town and employment centers is crucial. The growth patterns in the west are minimally supported by transit and car dependent. Numerous centers would support better transit but it needs to happen soon before further sprawl makes it difficult to add back. McKees rocks, Ingram, Crafton, Greentree, Carnegie, and Steubenville pike are interrelated economies but most bus service goes downtown- riders need reliable and rapid inter community transit west of the tunnels. This is where most people work, shop, and congregate.”

“The Cranberry Hub, should be located in Cranberry's core commercial area where it could be a focal point for a potential new town center for Cranberry.”

“Light Rail to Pleasant Hills and Carnegie and Bridgeville are important transit targets. Additionally, the historic towns along the riverfront should be important targets to infuse energy and traffic into their redevelopment. From the waterfront in Homestead, to Kennywood, and McKeesport. The light rail system is the best way to reduce traffic, as it attracts the car owning segment of the population."

“The Carnegie to Overbrook circulator is a great idea and should include Brookline Blvd as an important arterial that is currently underserved. I’m also a big believer in expanding T service and maximizing the potential of current lines. Better circulator bus service integrated with the T lines should greatly help in increasing ridership.”