Pittsburgh also known as City of Bridges is known for its vast network of transportation modes. The city, being bounded by its rough terrain of hills, cliffs and water bodies, is well connected by an immense web of roads, bridges, freeways etc.

Let's take a look at some of the Public Transits provided for the people of Pittsburgh

- Roads: Maintaining roads at Pittsburgh are a major headache because of the number of thaw cycles that dominate the seasonal fluctuations in the city. I- 376, popularly known as the 'Parkway East', connects the city to Pennsylvania Turnpike, which also includes the infamous Squirrel Hill interchange where a number of accidents and traffic congestions occur almost on a daily basis. Unlike other cities, Pittsburgh does not have a dedicated beltway bordering the city. Although, the three major highways form a triangular shaped freeway, but the inconvenient architecture force the citizens to use secondary transportation modes.

- Bridges: As the nickname suggests, the city has over 2000 bridges that vastly interconnect all the parts of the city. Fort Pitt Bridge, West End Bridge and Liberty Bridge are just a few noteworthy of the lot.

- Airport: Apart from the Pittsburgh International Airport, there is Allegheny County Airport, marked by the 1920's architecture, serves around 139,000 flights annually.

- Subway: Also known as the 'T', the clean and safe subway system of the city, connects the downtown with a four stop loop at major locations across the city.

- Public Bus: Besides the public buses provided by the authority, the city's port trust provides a Para transit programme for the elder and the disabled.

- Taxis/ Zip Cars: Car Pooling options, other than Taxis, provide the citizens with a Zip Car Account to avail to any of the fifty vehicles the service provides.

So, it can be said that despite the rough terrain and the inconvenient geographical conditions of the city, a well-managed and efficient transportation system make the life of the people of Pittsburgh comfortable.

Sited in the southwestern end of the state of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, nicknamed as the "Steel City", is not a major tourist attraction. It is primarily visited for business activities or convention parties, but even when visited by vacationers for a short trip, Pittsburgh will not bore you off.

In close proximity to the Pittsburgh International Airport are a number of tourist attractions and fun things for you to do on your short visit.

Pittsburgh Travel Guide

http://www.pittsburgh.world-guides.com/

Pittsburgh Tourist Information

http://www.pittsburgh.world-guides.com/

Amongst the popular tourist attractions in and around the Pittsburgh Airport are The Mattress Factory Art Museum, The Andy Warhol Museum, Sewickley Spa, Duquesne Incline, Raccoon Creek State Park and the Point State Park.

You can get yourself pampered and soothed out at The Sewickley Spa and make you day a fab one! An hour's visit at the spa will cost you around $95 - $200, depending on the services thus purchased.

Official Website of the Sewickley Spa

http://www.sewickleyspa.com

Spa Specials

http://www.sewickleyspa.com/specials.php

The Mattress Factory - one of the very few museums of its kind - is a house of contemporary art that lets you to slip into room-sized environs, all uniquely designed and created by in-residence artists. The museum hours are from 10 AM - 5 PM (Tuesdays - Saturdays) and from 1 PM to 5 PM on Sundays.

The Mattress Factory Website

http://www.mattress.org/

The Duquesne Incline - labelled as one of the most romantic spots housed in by the United States of America - is not to be missed upon. "Dedicated to the preservation of that which cannot be replaced", the incline is open for tourists and public to visit 365 days of the year, inclusive of all state and public holidays.

Official Website of the Duquesne Incline

http://incline.pghfree.net/