Safe/convenient off campus housing

<p>Almost no one has a car (or at least uses it to get around Pitt). The city bus system is free for students and goes almost anywhere, and Pitt runs a number of shuttles throughout Oakland. Parking is relatively difficult to find (unless you want to pay for a garage spot.)</p>

<p>These may be of use:
[Routes</a> & Schedules](<a href=“http://www.pc.pitt.edu/transportation/routes.html]Routes”>http://www.pc.pitt.edu/transportation/routes.html)
[Port</a> Authority of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh, PA](<a href=“http://www.portauthority.org/paac/default.aspx]Port”>http://www.portauthority.org/paac/default.aspx)</p>

<p>I’m not familiar with every shuttle Pitt offers, but generally they go within North Oakland and South Oakland. You’ll probably have to ride a city bus if you live anywhere else. </p>

<p>Also, I should note that South Oakland has the highest percentage of college students, North Oakland being the second most popular place. Squirrel Hill and Shadyside aren’t really “college” areas but some students still do live there.</p>

<p>Personally, I either ride a bike (many racks are available) or use the shuttle system to get around.</p>