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Petition in Response to Loss of Susan Hicks Garners 2,5000 Signatures in Just 4 Days

Just hours after hearing the death of Susan Hicks, Pitt student Greg Dornseif sprang into action creating a heartfelt petition to bring bike lanes the Fifth/Forbes corridor bordering Pitt’s campus.

We’re proud to have been able to amplify Greg’s voice and aid in the call for signatures.

On Thursday, October 29th all three petition targets – the chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, Mayor Bill Peduto, and the executive of PennDOT District 11 – received the names of all 2,500 concerned individuals united in their call for for a safer Fifth Forbes corridor. Thank you to all who signed!

Now we must work together to see this through.
 

Join ACTION for a Safer Fifth/Forbes

We’re building a diverse coalition of residents, business owners, students, commuters and other stakeholders to join together in support of the expedient improvement of the Fifth/Forbes corridor. Sign up to get updates and to hear about things you can do to promote a safer Fifth/Forbes corridor and honor the life of Susan Hicks.

The one redeeming thing about this week full of loss, shock, and mourning has been the many demonstrations of closeness and community concern. Thanks for signing up and coming out to show your support.