Travel Information

Pittsburgh Information
Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau

Rally-Designated Lodging
Land Trust Alliance has negotiated reduced room rates at three hotels in Downtown Pittsburgh for Rally 2008 attendees. Room nights are limited. Please be sure to mention the Reference Code when calling. All reservations must be made by August 25, 2008 to receive the discounted rate.  

The Westin Main Conference hotel - attached to the Convention Center 1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Reserve Westin room online Or call: 1-800-WESTIN1 or 412-281-3700 and use Reference Code "Land Trust Alliance" Rate: $139 single/$149 double, plus tax
	Courtyard Marriott 1 block from the Convention Center 945 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Rate: $139 sgl/dbl plus tax Reserve Marriott room online -Group code is LTALTAA for king rooms and LTALTAB for queen/queen rooms. Or call: 800-321-2211or 412-434-5551 and use Reference Code “Land Trust Alliance ”
Omni William Penn 3 blocks from the Convention Center 530 William Penn Place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 Rate: $139 sgl/dbl plus tax Reserve Omni Penn room online Or call: 1-800-843-6664 and use Reference code: 17000604746

 

Transportation while in Pittsburgh

Subway - The 'T' - Pittsburgh's small but clean and safe 25.2-mile subway and light rail system, the 'T' serves downtown Pittsburgh with a four-stop loop including stops at Steel Plaza at Grant Street, Gateway Center Plaza (Liberty Avenue and Stanwix Street), Wood Street, and the First Avenue Parking Garage.Travel within downtown Pittsburgh is free. The subway will also deliver you across the river to Station Square on the South Side for a minimum $1.75 fare.

Public Bus System - PAT - Multiple bus routes connect downtown Pittsburgh to cultural and other attractions on the North Side and Oakland as well as to surrounding neighborhoods. Buses operate under a zone fare structure where the amount of fare is based on trip length from Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle or Central Business District. Higher fares are paid for trips crossing more than one zone. Bus transportation is free within downtown Pittsburgh from 4:00AM - 7:00PM! Exact change required

Duquesne & Monongahela Inclines - Marvel at the breathtaking view of Pittsburgh while riding two of only a few remaining inclines in the country, the Monongahela ('Mon') & Duquesne Inclines. The Mon Incline sits across from downtown Pittsburgh at Carson Street and the historic Smithfield Street Bridge and transports people from the shops and restaurants at Station Square up to the top of Mt. Washington where more restaurants and several city overlooks await them. The Duquesne Incline, serving Pittsburgh since May 20, 1877, still transports passengers on the original incline cars with gorgeous hand-carved cherry panels and stained glass transoms. Round trip fare is $2.25.

Taxi Service is available through Yellow Cab, 412-321-8100. Cabs in Pittsburgh generally require a phone call to arrange for a pickup, or a walk to the nearest hotel cab stand. A taxi from the airport is approximately $35, and will take about 25 minutes.

Pittsburgh Port Authority
Pittsburgh Parking Authority

Rental Cars
Hertz rental car is extending a discount to all Rally attendees. To take advantage of these Rally rates, call 1-800-654-2240 or reserve a car online. Reference CV#042J0002 when making reservations. More information

Airport Transportation
Pittsburgh International Airport is only 25 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, and is served by all major airlines. Ground transportation provided by Airport Flyer .Shuttle service is also available, for approximately $35 round trip.

More information on getting to Pittsburgh

Amtrak
Amtrak has a stop is Pittsburgh, and is conveniently located within walking distance of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. For more information, please visit www.amtrak.com

Searching for a ride/roommate?
The Alliance electronic bulletin board makes travel or lodging arrangements with other Rally participants easy.  Go to www.eBoard.com and enter “Rally2008” to post your request.

Questions on hotels or other travel arrangements? Please contact Matt Castelhano at mcastelhano@lta.org or 202-638-4725 x345