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City Population305,704
Elevation1,370 ft.
Sales TaxPennsylvania's statewide sales tax is 6 percent. An additional 1 percent is collected by Allegheny County, as is a 7 percent lodging tax. The city levies a 5 percent amusements tax.
Emergency911
Police (non-emergency)(412) 323-7800
Time and Temperature(412) 391-9500
HospitalsAllegheny General Hospital, (412) 359-3131; UPMC Mercy, (412) 232-8111; UPMC Passavant—McCandless, (412) 367-6700; UPMC Presbyterian, (412) 647-2345; UPMC St. Margaret, (412) 784-4000; West Penn Hospital, (412) 578-5000.
Visitor Information Welcome Pittsburgh Information Center and Gift Shop 120 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Phone:(412)281-7711 or (800)359-0758
Air TravelPittsburgh International Airport (PIT), approximately 19 miles west via I-376 (Parkway West) and SR 60 is served by numerous major domestic and international carriers as well as commuter and cargo lines. For information on ground transportation, phone (412) 472-3525.
Allegheny County Airport (AGC), south of the city on Lebanon Church Road in West Mifflin, handles primarily corporate or private aircraft, although air taxis and charter services also are available; phone (412) 466-1275.
Rental CarsHertz, at the Pittsburgh International Airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (412) 472-5955 or (800) 654-3080.
Rail ServiceAn Amtrak passenger service station is on the lower level of The Pennsylvanian, formerly Penn Central Station, at 1100 Liberty Ave. at Grant Street; phone (800) 872-7245 or TTY (800) 523-6590.
BusesThe Greyhound Lines Inc. terminal is at 55 11th St. near Liberty Avenue; phone (412) 392-6514.
TaxisThe leading taxi company is Yellow Cab, (412) 321-8100. Cabs are metered, and the base rate is $4 plus $1.75 per mile. A fuel surcharge may be charged.
Public TransportationPort Authority of Allegheny County Transit operates public transportation throughout the city and Allegheny County. A section of downtown Pittsburgh is a fare free zone. Other areas have a base fare of $2.75; exact change is required. Discounted fares are available through the purchase of weekly or monthly passes, which can be purchased at the transit's downtown service center at 534 Smithfield St. For route information, phone (412) 442-2000.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Book NowCity Population
305,704
Elevation
1,370 ft.
Sales Tax
Pennsylvania's statewide sales tax is 6 percent. An additional 1 percent is collected by Allegheny County, as is a 7 percent lodging tax. The city levies a 5 percent amusements tax.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(412) 323-7800
Time and Temperature
(412) 391-9500
Hospitals
Allegheny General Hospital, (412) 359-3131; UPMC Mercy, (412) 232-8111; UPMC Passavant—McCandless, (412) 367-6700; UPMC Presbyterian, (412) 647-2345; UPMC St. Margaret, (412) 784-4000; West Penn Hospital, (412) 578-5000.
Visitor Information
120 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Phone:(412)281-7711 or (800)359-0758
Air Travel
Pittsburgh International Airport
Rental Cars
Hertz, at the Pittsburgh International Airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (412) 472-5955 or (800) 654-3080.
Rail Service
An Amtrak passenger service station is on the lower level of The Pennsylvanian, formerly Penn Central Station, at 1100 Liberty Ave. at Grant Street; phone (800) 872-7245 or TTY (800) 523-6590.
Buses
The Greyhound Lines Inc. terminal is at 55 11th St. near Liberty Avenue; phone (412) 392-6514.
Taxis
The leading taxi company is Yellow Cab, (412) 321-8100. Cabs are metered, and the base rate is $4 plus $1.75 per mile. A fuel surcharge may be charged.
Public Transportation
Port Authority of Allegheny County Transit operates public transportation throughout the city and Allegheny County. A section of downtown Pittsburgh is a fare free zone. Other areas have a base fare of $2.75; exact change is required. Discounted fares are available through the purchase of weekly or monthly passes, which can be purchased at the transit's downtown service center at 534 Smithfield St. For route information, phone (412) 442-2000.
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