Celebrate how far we’ve come in transforming Pittsburgh for the better

In 2002, the odds were greatly stacked against us and our vision of a Pittsburgh that was safe for biking and walking. Twenty years ago they said we were never going to convince our city to become bike-friendly, and in fact, Bicycling Magazine ranked Pittsburgh “the Worst city in the US to ride a bike.” It was also twenty years ago when we were told speed humps were “illegal” and could never be done.. well, safe to say we fixed that one, among other things.

Since then, our tireless advocacy, combined with key partnerships with the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, City Planning, and Public Works have, despite all odds, helped to make our city a better place to live. From the first bike lane we ever advocated for (Liberty Ave in 2007) to the latest bike lane install (S. Aiken in 2022), our work has substantially grown our bike network and changed the physical landscape of Pittsburgh, not to mention attitudes toward safe, affordable, and accessible transportation alternatives. And while we still have a long way to go, it’s time to celebrate what we’ve accomplished thus far!

Get ready to boogie at Bitz Opera

We invite you all to come and celebrate our 20 years of advocacy, education, and community initiatives that have made Pittsburgh safer and more accessible for biking and walking! We are returning to our BIKEFEST roots with a shindig at the Bitz Opera Factory in the Strip District (formerly the Pittsburgh Opera House) on Saturday September 24th, 6:00PM – 10:00PM. Be sure to get your General Admission or VIP tickets NOW before they sell out!

Guests will enjoy a special one-of-a-kind batch of 20th Anniversary collaboration beer created by East End Brewing, Two Frays Brewery, Allegheny City Brewing, & Trace Brewing, along with more from East End and locally-inspired cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages by Goodlander Cocktail Brewery. Plus, Oliver’s Donuts, Row House Cinema Popcorn, music, dancing, bike-powered carnival games, a raffle with prizes valued at over $6000, and more surprises will be in store.

VIP Tickets include a cocktail hour with live jazz music by Hugo Cruz and Caminos, and heavy appetizers from Con Alma and Chef Josh Ross, three drink tickets, time to mix and mingle with the BikePGH board and staff before the main event kicks off. (5:00 – 6:00 pm). Main Event tickets include party admission, two drink tickets, light snacks, and a good time dancing the night away with  DJ Mary Mack (6:00 – 10:00 pm).

STAY SAFE

All attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination (physical card / photo) or a negative Covid-19 test from the past 48 hours. Guests are welcome but not required to wear masks during the event. Note that this is an indoor 18 and over event.

We are proud to say we’ve been transforming our streets to make biking and walking safer and more accessible for all and we can’t wait to see what the future will bring. We hope to see you at the party that will celebrate it all: