Transportation

07/24 2015

City Hosts Oakland Meeting For Proposed Bike Lanes

   
City Hosts Oakland Meeting for Proposed Bike Lanes
Thursday July 30th 6:30 pm
Oakland Career Center
294 Semple Street
 
As a follow up to the stakeholder meetings organized this past April by OBID, OTMA and partners, the City is now ready to come back to present final proposals and schedule for the Bike Share Network Plan which includes new dedicated bike lanes.  
Come out to learn more.
06/16 2015

Public Meeting On Reconstruction Of Bigelow/Baum Blvd From Finland St to Morewood Ave Tue 6/23 7-9pm

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 11-0, invites the public to attend a public display of plan for the reconstruction of SR 0400, Section A38, Baum Boulevard between Findland Street and Morewood Avenue.
The project, located in the City of Pittsburgh, Allgeheny County, PA includes full depth reconstruction from the Eastbound off-ramp to Bloomfield Bridge to the Baum Avenue Bridge over the Port Authority of Allegheny County Busway, reconstruction of the bridge deck and mill and overlay of Baum Boulevard from the bridge to Morewood Avenue. It also includes reconstruction of ADA sidewalk ramps and traffic signal upgrades within the project limits and reconstruction of the pavement of the underpass ramp to the Bloomfield Bridge.
The purpose of the public meeting is to present the construction schedule and traffic patterns during construction.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 7-9pm at Courtyard Marriott, 5308 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
A brief presentation will be given followed by an open house format. PennDOT and their representatives will be available for discussion and to answer questions. Everyone who is interested in the project is invited to attend anytime during the above meeting hours.
Click here for the OTMA website post,and links to Official Notice and Map
06/14 2015

WalkPittsburgh.org June Newsletter

About WalkPittsburgh
Our Mission: To make Pittsburgh one of America's most walkable cities.
Our Values: WalkPittsburgh provides resources and support to encourage walking as a viable commuting option, improve pedestrian safety, communicate the health and economic benefits of walking and ensure that walkability is factored into transportation and development plans. 
You can register for WalkPittsburgh at www.walkpittsburgh.org 
In this month's newsletter:
  • Pledge to Walk for Your Health
  • Summer Safe Walking Tips
  • How to Stock a First Aid Kit
  • WalkPittsburgh Recipe of the Month
  • WalkPittsburgh Champion Corner
  • WalkPittsburgh Event of the Month

Click here to view the newsletter online

06/12 2015

Joncaire St Steps Reconstruction Project Update

The City recently finished their geo-tech study of the site; the study revealed that the existing steps are slowly sliding down the hill. In order to address this, building the new steps will require core drilling into the bedrock. 

The current project timeline is:

  • Design completion by December 2015.
  • The project will be bid out in January 2016.
  • Demolition will begin Winter 2016.
  • Construction will finish Spring 2016.
05/18 2015

Traffic Advisory: SR 885 Boulevard of the Allies Shoulder Closures 5/18-5/30, and more

Route 885 Boulevard of the Allies Overnight Shoulder Closures Continue Nightly in Pittsburgh
PennDOT District 11 is announcing overnight shoulder closures on the Boulevard of the Allies (Route 885) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will began Monday night, May 18 weather permitting.
Shoulder closures will occur nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Saturday night, May 30 in the following locations (Dates may vary due to weather):

  • On-ramp from Route 885 to westbound (inbound) Parkway East from Monday, May 18 to Thursday, May 21.
  • Northbound Route 885 between Craft Avenue and I-579 Crosstown Boulevard from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24.
  • Westbound (inbound) I-376 Parkway East off-ramp (Exit 72B) to Route 885 from Monday, May 25 to Saturday, May 30. 
Crews from the Joseph B Fay Company will install work platforms.
Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down when traveling through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.
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Traffic Advisory
Liberty Tunnel Maintenance and Washing Activities begin Tuesday Night in Pittsburgh 
PennDOT is announcing electrical maintenance and washing activities in the Liberty Tunnel in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Tuesday night, May 19.
A single-lane restriction will occur in both directions of the tunnel from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night throughThursday night, May 21.
Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra time when traveling through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions and cameras on major roadways before traveling.
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Traffic Advisory
I-376 Parkway East Bridge Washing Activities Continue in Edgewood
PennDOT District 11 is announcing bridge washing activities on I-376 (Parkway East) in Edgewood Borough, Allegheny County, will began Monday night, May 18 weather permitting.
Single-lane restrictions in each direction will occur on the structure that carries I-376 over South Braddock Avenue.  Work will occur weeknights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday, May 29.
Crews from Michael Facchiano Contracting, Inc. will conduct the bridge washings activities.
Please use caution, slow down, and be prepared for changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. Log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions and cameras on major roadways before traveling.
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05/16 2015

Proposed Bike Share Street Network

Oakland Community Meeting: Proposed Bike Share Street Network

As one of America's shining examples of a 21st century city, Pittsburgh is moving to become more bicycle friendly.
On Monday, June 1, 2015 the Oakland community will host representatives from the City of Pittsburgh, Dept. of City Planning and Dept. of Public Works to hear and to provide feedback for the city's Proposed Bike Share Street Network Plan.
The City of Pittsburgh has proposed various bike infrastructure installations for many Oakland streets with the intent to broaden the accessibility for bikes; however that accommodation may require the elimination of parking and impact vehicle travel lanes.
Please come out and be a part of the discussion on the Proposed Bike Share Street Network Plan. In order to accomodate varying schedules, participants have the option to chose from two different meeting times: 
8 AM and 5:30 PM – Monday, June 1, 2015
University of Pittsburgh, William Pitt Union- Dinning Room A
3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 
05/14 2015

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Planning And Info

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Inline image 1STUDY OVERVIEW – The City of Pittsburgh, Port Authority, and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, along with Allegheny County Economic Development, in coordination with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), are conducting an environmental and engineering study for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the area extending from Downtown Pittsburgh to Uptown, Oakland and other East End neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. Incorporation of bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements into the project is also proposed. The map below illustrates the study area.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? – 
  • Spring 2015: The public scoping period begins with the May 5 & 6 public meetings and extends to June 4, 2015 during which additional public and agency input is received. The NEPA review will begin. Coordination with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has been initiated and contacts with other regulatory and resource agencies will occur.
  • Summer 2015: Community workshops to discuss the location and design of BRT stations will be convened. The analysis of the alternatives effects on the social and economic environment, physical environment and transportation system will continue. The alternatives will be refined.
  • Fall 2015: The NEPA analyses will be completed. Based on the input from the workshops and technical analyses, the station designs will be developed further.
  • Winter/Spring 2016: The draft NEPA document will be prepared.
  • Spring/Summer 2016: The public will review and comment on the draft NEPA document. Based on public comment and the NEPA analyses, the LPA will be selected. A report on the LPA will be submitted to FTA for approval to advance the project into Preliminary Engineering.
05/05 2015

3407 Forbes Ave – Proposed Private Development Student Housing Updated Plans

pdf icon 3407-Forbes-Ave-May-4-Design-Updates.pdf
pdf icon 3407-Forbes-Avenue-Apartments-Traffic-Study-4-22-15.pdf

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This is the updated design from Campus Advantage for their proposed development at 3407 Forbes Avenue.
The updated design improves the pedestrian experience at the street level and sets the entrance to the parking garage back from the street to help increase safety for pedestrians when vehicles are entering and exiting the building. They've also stepped back the building slightly in a couple of places which helps break up the facade. The pdf lays out the old design vs. the new design for comparison.
The current traffic study is also attached.