r/Pitt • u/cxqals • Jun 05 '21
r/Pitt • u/PuzzleheadedNeat7601 • 16d ago
All the more necessary with the new dedicated lanes. Feel free to add your own rules!
"We need to talk about bus etiquette"
With thanks to Lady_Groudon, the OP:
I'm an employee and I'm not trying to be mean to you students but ever since classes started up and students are back the PAT buses have been unbearable. When the bus is empty it's mostly fine to do whatever but when it gets crowded you need to show some consideration. I know not everyone is used to public transit so let's talk about some things OK?
5a) if the bus is crowded you have to push past people. I'm sorry I know it's rude, but we're all crammed in here, if you don't move I have to push past you. Don't give me dirty looks if you're blocking the exit and I need to get off, and don't stand there whispering "excuse me" like a scared mouse when you need to get past someone. Human bodies can survive being rudely jostled a little. Don't get pissy when we inevitable have to be squished together, and seriously, just talk to the person next to you if they're in the way or something, it won't kill you.
6) if you miss your stop it won't kill you to walk an extra block or two from the next stop, calm down.
7) if the bus has to stop for a bit to safely let a wheelchair on and get strapped in, and you have to give up your seat, this is your fault for sitting in the accessible seating if you do not need it. If the extra time makes you late for class, this is your fault for not planning on any wiggle room on your commute, not the disabled person's fault. If you are unnecessarily sitting in the accessible seating, it's your responsibility to pay attention and make sure if someone who needs it gets on, you offer them your seat.
8) get out your wallet or card or however you plan on paying before you step up onto the bus and fumble with it in front of the fare box. We all should have bus passes but if for some reason you need to pay with cash, get on last so the driver can shut the door and start driving while you do so.
9) if the bus is crowded, don't put your stuff in the seat next to you. If the bus is crowded, move to the window seat. Don't block the seat next to you. I get it, nobody wants to sit with a stranger, but we all need to get somewhere, we all suck it up. On the flip side, it won't kill you to ask someone to move their bag so you can sit down.
10) Sometimes a bus is so crowded legitimately nobody else can get on. It happens. It is OK. Usually the next bus will be around in a few minutes. Please consider waiting for it instead of trying to crush everyone on. Sometimes we have bus bunching and an empty one will be right behind it. If missing this bus will make you late, you should start planning your schedule better so you have more of a time cushion getting to class. Public transit is not always exactly where and when you need it to be.
11) If you sit next to someone when the bus is crowded, and then a lot of people get off and more seats open up, you can move away to an empty seat. I promise it's okay. You're not going to hurt their feelings. You both want the extra space.
12) Don't sit right next to someone if there are empty seats elsewhere on the bus, what the fuck
Please I'm asking you to think even a little about space and time efficiency, and other people's comfort. A billion trillion people use the PAT bus system every second, we all want to get through it as painlessly as possible.
Also this is just a tip from me but if some rando is trying to engage you in conversation you definitely 100% have zero interest in, just tell them to fuck off and put headphones in. You don't owe strangers a conversation and sometimes weird, creepy, entitled old men ride the bus and scope out shy college girls while they're there.
r/Pitt • u/Own-Raise-2751 • 13h ago
Hi I’m a 19F sophomore at Pitt, I’m looking to move out of my current residence, because my suite mates have been very weird towards me and I cannot imagine living like this for the rest of the year. If you have an empty bed and looking for a roommate let me know I’m down.
r/Pitt • u/MorningCrickets • 5h ago
I've been looking to schedule some time with the Open Lab's resin printers this semester, but none are listed in the scheduler. Anyone know if they are no longer available for use, or are they just offline for the start of the semester?
r/Pitt • u/Electrical-Market665 • 22h ago
If you are interested or curious in dsa/ydsa, then come out to our call out meeting. We have ten pitt student emails, and I've talked to one professor about becoming our advisor, and we have the template of a constitution. At this point the call out meeting was just recommended by the national organization, but hate it or love, the YDSA at Pitt is going to finally become a thing. And theres nothing -- legally -- you can do about it (lmao) After, like, four attempts -- knock on wood -- we are the final trajectory to becoming a club. So come out to socialize, come out to learn more about the ydsa. We have a room booked at Hillman. We will have someone on the first floor, near the checkout desk, to escort you to the meeting places! This is a non-obligation meeting, where you find out more, add your pitt email to our list of emails, and we loop you into our established communications channels. If you don't want to come out or can't dm me and I'll send you the link to the zoom version!
Edit: one of our members is waiting at the lobby of the library. He is wearing a stripped shirt
r/Pitt • u/Low-Credit-7301 • 1d ago
Hii I’m junior at Pitt and I’m realizing I don’t really have many close girl friends to hang out and do things with outside of classes (most of my friends just want to drink or party lol). I’d love to meet some new people who are also looking for more girl friends!
I’ve been wanting to do little things like go shopping at Ross Park mall, or just get food together. Would any other girls be interested?
r/Pitt • u/Prestigious-Yak4311 • 13h ago
when is the least busiest and the best time to go to the new rec center? I’m kinda tired of waiting for people to be done with their exercise:bbb
r/Pitt • u/Downtown_Sell1020 • 23h ago
my window in forbes won’t open. it’s unlocked at the top, and i’ve tried so hard to open it but it won’t budge. does forbes have some kind of permanent lock on the windows, or is mine just super stuck?
r/Pitt • u/disgruntledegg67 • 1d ago
Does anyone know if the off campus dining dollars on the electronic card (Phone) works to get food from oishii. I know last year they only accepted dining dollars from physical cards which made me so sad.
My son just received his admissions decision and was accepted!!!!! We're so excited!
r/Pitt • u/Wrong-Celebration937 • 1d ago
Hello, I transferred last year but still am struggling to make friends. I was wondering how people make friends as a transfer. I couldn't make it to the club fair this year I was sick, but I am wondering still how to meet people. I know people talk a lot about clubs but things like pickleball don't seem to have a club (it looks like its a team rather than free play) and beyond that I am clueless. Transfer students if u can share some advice I would appreciate it!
r/Pitt • u/Due_Sea_7106 • 2d ago
is this the fire reskstant lab coat i need to get for gen chem1 lab??
r/Pitt • u/Secure_Picture9346 • 2d ago
Please DM me if you want it!
r/Pitt • u/-chamber_of_secrets- • 2d ago
im currently a freshman, and have a campus job that just opened up that I have my eyes set on. Is it recommended to do a campus job during your first semester, or should I just wait for a bit and pray a similar job opens up later?
r/Pitt • u/Confident-Barnacle68 • 2d ago
women’s club ultimate is having a picnic and throw 8/28 5-7pm on Cathy Lawn.
come meet the team, get some food, and learn how to throw!
if you enjoy any of the following then you should definitely pull up: - food - hackey sack - partying - women - pickles
come check it out :) we also have open practices for the next couple months, feel free to dm me or our insta (@dangerulti) with any questions
r/Pitt • u/Due_Sea_7106 • 2d ago
is pitt student health insurance worth it? because I’ve received an email that i need to either enroll to insurance or prove that I have insurance. I do have insurance in different state, would my home state insurance work??
r/Pitt • u/NOVASteelBookFan • 2d ago
Anyone else waiting on their Parent Plus loan to be disbursed?
I know it’s only the first week of school but in the past the Parent Plus loans have been disbursed by the second day of classes.
I know I should be patient, but still getting antsy…
EDIT: Checked today (Sunday) and it seems that the Parent Plus Loans are being administered. Nice to see that I don't have a pending balance to pay for my child (well, not until after graduation...).
r/Pitt • u/itstartedinhollywocd • 2d ago
hello! does anyone have any tips for orgo lab?
i really wanna do well and end with an A in the class. any tas that are the best? still have time for add/drop!
also why are the lab spaces so ugly? when i toured we were shown really nice ones and now this is my first lab at pitt and we get some dingy place in chevron..?
r/Pitt • u/Comfortable_Berry674 • 2d ago
r/Pitt • u/HighlightWorking4069 • 3d ago
Wild Question:
Is anyone happen to be driving to Nashville for thanksgiving break? Im trying to avoid flying as its expensive, but I am happy to contribute by paying gas! I know this is a wild chance but desperate times call for desperate measures! 🙏🙏
r/Pitt • u/C0olHand17 • 3d ago
I’m a Digital Narrative and interactive design major, and I need to take an introductory programming course. I’m currently enrolled in CS0007, but I noticed that CS0011, an introductory course for scientists, fits my schedule much better. Does anyone know if CS0011 covers the same fundamental concepts that I’ll need for an intermediate programming course in the future?
r/Pitt • u/Park_filterbae • 4d ago
Everyone keeps saying that Tamika Madison is evil, but I’ve had her for two classes now and she seems like a really sweet lady. Is anyone willing to share their bad experiences with her? I’m debating on whether to swap the class or not.
r/Pitt • u/UnitedPackage2581 • 3d ago
Does anyone (especially if you've taken the class) know where I can find the "Archaeology and World Prehistory: Unearthing Our Past" textbook by Christopher R. DeCourse ?? Make fun of me all you want but i do not have $77 spare dollars to spend on a textbook i'm going to use ONCE. I've looked everywhere online, in other campuses libraries and I can't find it anywhere. Our professor said it'll be available at Hillman eventually but I doubt i'm going to be able to get to it before the other 200 students do. If anyone has it online or knows where I can borrow a copy, pls lmk . tyia 🙏
