Press Release

Join Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, BikePGH and project stakeholders and community members on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 11am at Bakery Square, as they unveil details for a new citywide program that will significantly progress Pittsburgh’s efforts to be a bike-friendly “most livable city” for everyone.

Since introducing new bike and pedestrian initiatives in 2007, Mayor Ravenstahl has worked with organizations like BikePGH to make Pittsburgh a world-class, bike-friendly city. Currently, the city boasts 500 bike racks, 75 miles of riverfront trails and bike lanes, and two on-street bike corrals. Bike commuting in the city has increased by 270 percent over the last decade – making Pittsburgh the 16th highest bicycle commuting city in the country (American Community Survey, 2011). Additionally, Pittsburgh is recognized as a bronze-level, bike-friendly community and one of the top 30 most bike-friendly cities by Bicycling Magazine.

Light refreshments will be served after the press conference, courtesy of Panera Bread.

Where & When: Bakery Square outside of Coffee Tree Roasters at 11am