You're never more than a few blocks to your destination, and downtown is easy to walk. Outside of downtown, public transportation links the outlying city neighborhoods and suburbs.
Tips for Getting a Ride in Pittsburgh
Uber and Lyft are popular options for an affordable ride in minutes. Both rideshares are available throughout the city, as well as the Pittsburgh International Airport. Just be sure to download the apps.
Taxis can also be found at taxi stands and outside major Downtown hotels. You can also call for a cab by dialing 412-777-7777 for zTrip taxi services.
For a full listing of Cab Services, including accessible and regional services, access a full list.
Tips for Parking Downtown
ParkPGH is the smart phone app that provides real-time parking availability for garages in Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Download the iPhone app or view the website on your phone.
You can also pay at parking meters by phone. The Go Mobile PGH app (Apple/Google) allows you to easily pay for parking at on- and off-street parking meters throughout the City of Pittsburgh. This app will also send you a notification 15 minutes before your parking session is about to expire.
There are more than 20,000 parking spaces in Downtown Pittsburgh operated by ALCO Parking and the Pittsburgh Parking Authority. On-street metered parking is also available in downtown Pittsburgh. These are Pay-by-License Plate meters, so look for the nearest kiosk after parking.
Downtown Parking Garages
Tips for Bicycling Around Town
If you are interested in exploring Pittsburgh by bike, Bike Pittsburgh has a variety of resources to make your trek enjoyable and worry-free. Pittsburgh Regional Transit encourages riders to combine modes of transportation to reduce dependence on cars, so every bus provides a bike rack.
Need to rent a bike? We've got options! Golden Triangle Bike Rental on First Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh lets you explore 20+ miles of traffic-free bike path bordering the three rivers with spectacular views of Downtown, South Side and the North Shore.
Or, if you are looking to get from one side of town to the other, register for POGOH ( download on Apple/Google Play), Pittsburgh's bike share program, and rent a bicycle from any of the conveniently located stations throughout the city using the PBSC App.