THE MOUNTAIN CAT EXPRESS
The Mountain Cat Express is a service offered by Pitt-Johnstown Student Affairs to give students a safe, comfortable, alternative ride home for the three major recesses: Thanksgiving, Winter/Semester, and Spring Break. This service also provides a return ride to campus at the completion of the recess.
Pittsburgh passengers will be dropped off/picked up at the Waterfront (@Dave & Busters)
Harrisburg passengers will be dropped off/picked up at the Harrisburg Mall (@Macy's)
Philadelphia passengers will be dropped off/picked up at the King of Prussia Mall (@Lord and Taylor)
Winter Recess 2024 Information
Departure:
- Two buses will depart at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, December 17th, from the Richland High School side of Blackington Hall. One bus will arrive in Pittsburgh. The second bus departs from Pitt Johnstown and will stop in Harrisburg, and then again with a final destination of Philadelphia.
- Boarding begins at 3:45 pm; we will leave promptly at 4:00 pm. Please be on time as we cannot wait for late arrivals.
Registration Requirements:
- Only enrolled Pitt-Johnstown students who have registered may board the bus.
- Registration closes at 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 15th. Students can request to register after 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 15th, by emailing Abbey Schauf at abs136@pitt.edu, but they may be placed on a waiting list if space is not available. Late registrations are not guaranteed space on the Mountain Cat Express.
- Students must complete the required waivers when filling out the registration.
Cancellations:
- If you register but no longer require your seat on the bus, please contact Abbey Schauf at abs136@pitt.edu to cancel.
Important Communication:
- An instructional email will be sent on Sunday, December 15th to all registered participants.
Return Schedule on Sunday, January 7th:
Return riders will arrive at the same location as their drop-off. Please arrive no later than 15 minutes early as the busses cannot wait for late arrivals.
- Pittsburgh: Sunday, January 7th 4:00 pm departure from Dave & Busters
- Philadelphia: Sunday, January 7th 3:00 pm departure from Lord and Taylor at KOP mall. (This bus will be stopping to pickup riders in Harrisburg.)
- Harrisburg: Sunday, January 7th 4:45 pm from Macy's at the Harrisburg mall.
For additional information, contact Abbey Schauf at abs136@pitt.edu.
Register for the Winter Recess Mountain Cat Express