According to a front page article in the Post-Gazette and reports on WDUQ, it’s going to be very difficult to get in and around Downtown during the G-20 next week if you are driving. So save yourself a headache, do something good for your health and the environment – ride a bike or walk if you can!

To help you out, BikePGH has produced both an online guide on getting started with bike commuting, and a brand new comic-book style Bike Commuting 101 booklet (in partnership with the Sprout Fund, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, and the City of Pittsburgh). They will soon be available in convenient locations around Pittsburgh.

From the Public Safety Web Page – http://www.g20safety.org/traffic_plan.htm

“Pedestrians and cyclists may go about their daily business Downtown with little disruption unless they are traveling within the United States Secret Service’s security perimeter. Permitted vehicles must enter the CBD at one of three designated locations, but may exit at any point Downtown: Smithfield Street Bridge at West Carson Street; Fifth Avenue at Ross Street; and Roberto Clemente Bridge at Isabella Street. Drivers must meet certain procedures in order to enter Downtown.”

There is still some confusion on whether or not cyclists and pedestrians will be able to enter into Downtown from the Strip. We will find out and get back. Stay tuned.