Pedestrians and bicyclists will take over the road this Sunday at OpenStreetsPGH

Grab your walking shoes, bikes, and yoga mats and come play on the car-free streets of Downtown, the Strip District, and Lawrenceville on Sunday, June 24.

Join us for yoga, dance and fitness workshops; community arts; and special promotions presented by over 100 local businesses and organizations. The streets will be open for all pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles from 9am-1pm.

OpenStreetsPGH is Pittsburgh’s fastest growing free event series that opens miles of streets to people of all ages and abilities. Last year, an estimated 90,000 people participated in three OpenStreetsPGH events and this year it’s estimated to draw over 100,000 participants.

June Route Preview: Downtown, the Strip, Lawrenceville

The newly extended, now 4 mile route stretches from Market Square along Penn Avenue from Downtown to the Strip District, and Butler Street from Doughboy Square to 52nd Street in Lawrenceville.

• Where should I go? The Peoples Dance Hub at Market Square, the Strength Fitness Hub at Liberty & 28th in the Strip District, and Yoga Hub at Butler St. & 52nd in Lawrenceville.
  
  
• What will you see & find along the route? There will be yoga, dancing, shopping, biking, walking, children’s activities, running, lots of food, people watching, and more.For full events schedule:openstreetspgh.org/schedule/   
  
  
• How do I get to the event? However you’d like! We strongly suggest walking, riding a bike, or taking public transit. We can’t wait to see you in the streets on Sunday, June 24 from 9AM – 1PM!For details on how to get to OpenStreetsPGH by walking, biking, public transit, or car: openstreetspgh.org/getting-here

• How do I get around the event? Unlike other events, OpenStreetsPGH does not necessitate a completely continuous street closure. At each event, car drivers will be able to cross the route at a dozen porous intersections along each route. More information can be found at www.OpenStreetsPGH.org/route.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The event is organized by the bike and pedestrian advocacy organization, Bike Pittsburgh, and is made possible through major support from UPMC Health Plan and the Colcom Foundation. Additional support is provided by, Peoples Natural Gas, the Benter Foundation, AARP, Red House Communications, Uber, and the Port Authority of Allegheny County.

“OpenStreetsPGH invites the community to get outside and be active, providing an opportunity to reimagine our streets as places for people, not just cars,” said Scott Bricker, executive director of Bike Pittsburgh.

“UPMC Health Plan is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of OpenStreetsPGH since these community-wide events get people outside and active while helping to connect families with new neighborhoods through physical activity,” said Dr. Michael Parkinson, senior medical director at UPMC Health Plan. “We’re happy to encourage Pittsburghers of all ages to get fit while supporting what should be three record-breaking events this summer.”

Media and the public are encouraged to visit openstreetspgh.org/media/, or follow OpenStreetsPGH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for updates and details on event happenings. For more information on how to get to OpenStreetsPGH, visit http://openstreetspgh.org/getting-there/.