What Is a Plinth? Why does it Matter?

A section of plinth that has been replaced.
A section of plinth that has been replaced.

Rehabilitation of the plinths in the subway in downtown Pittsburgh will start in January between the First Avenue and Gateway stations. But what even is a plinth? We caught up with PRT Senior Project Coordinator, Jim Labella to find out. Check out this short video to learn what a plinth is, and why it's critical to our transportation infrastructure!

 

 

 

 

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