It wasn't bad. I dont remember the rates but it wasnt more than like $15 for the 4 hours we were there. We had gone on a boat tour and then did the incline and had lunch at the top so it was very reasonable.

Yes , available year round. Only down for maintenance and or repairs as it is over 100 years old but very safe.

It is an inclined car that goes up about 35 meters on the side of the mountain. The view at the top is spectacular as you can see most of the city and all three rivers. The best place to start is parking at Station Square and ride up to the top. My TICO friends thought it was the highlight of the visit.

It is one block from the stop.

Yes you can. There is an elevator to the top of the 3-level car.

Port Authority

If you are planning on using the subways or busses, you can buy a day pass at the machine, also. It was $7 last time I went and you can ride the inclines and busses and subways all you want that day. You will love the incline! And the view from the top! Best view while riding incline is the bottom car, of course. I always wait for next car if I have to in order to get on the bottom car. Oh, be sure to walk around station square in back by the fountains that dance to music! Hope you have a great time, Pittsburgh is awesome!

Plug in Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square

Yes, it was well lit and we did this at night time.

Yes it is.