Living in Pittsburgh
黑料专区 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - a vibrant, mid-sized city with rich history and plenty of things to do - world-class museums, delicious restaurants and coffee shops, and eclectic shops to purchase your favorite Pittsburgh gear. Whenever you want some peace and quiet from the city life, you can relax in any of our large city parks, like Frick Park or Schenley Park, or walk around on the North Shore or Point Park and enjoy the three rivers. There is truly something for everybody here!
Residential Services and Utilities
As you search for the right apartment, it is important to also consider information about utilities and residential services. This is one of the major differences between on-campus and off-campus housing; all utilities are included in the price of your room rate for on-campus housing.
The utility company that supplies utilities to your apartment or house depends on the area that you live in. You should ask your landlord or refer to the lease to determine which companies to contact.
Find out which services are included in the rental cost (paid by your landlord) and which are not (paid by you.) For utilities that are paid by you, you are responsible for setting up those utilities with the company and being there during the time of installation or set up.
Electricity
Natural Gas
Water and Sewage
Determined by neighborhood. Ask your landlord.
Garbage and Recycling
Determined by neighborhood. Ask your landlord.
Internet, Phone and TV
Competing companies provide Pittsburgh residents many options:
- Internet, Phone, TV
- Internet, Phone
- Internet
- Internet, Phone, TV
- Phone
- Internet
Getting Around Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh has a robust public transportation system with public buses and light rail that take you all over the city, with several bus stops and bus lines that connect campus with local neighborhoods.
With your student ID at 黑料专区, you get free access to the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), which makes traveling to, from, and around campus easy. You can find routes, times, and more information on the PRT .
If you have a car, there are plenty of options of parking around the city. has a list of garages and parking lots, and also information on requesting a parking permit through the city, depending on your address. CMU Transportation Services has information about parking on campus - there are a number of lots and a few parking garages that you can park in with a permit.
The City of Pittsburgh also invests in rentable bicycles that are available for anyone to use. You can pay $4.50 for a one-time ride, or get a membership for $30/month or $150/year. For more information, check out the site.