Show up to ensure Safe Trips in the Strip

Thousands of Pittsburghers travel to and through the Strip every day for commuting, shopping and visiting. Yet roads in the Strip remain some of the most confusing, aggressive, and dangerous, especially for people who walk, bike and take transit. This should be an easy commute for those without a motor vehicle.

In 2014, the City installed the Penn Ave bike lanes, a project that made Downtown easier and safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, but was never completed into the Strip District and eastern neighborhoods as planned – something we’ve been pushing for since with our Safe Trips in the Strip campaign.

The Penn Ave bike lanes successfully reduced crashes for people walking and biking while increasing these activities in the corridor. Additionally, the project helped reduce cars backing up at intersections such as 16th St, while also eliminated the need to station several police officers along Penn Ave to assist people trying to cross during the morning commute.

As the Strip and surrounding areas boom, the City needs to also plan for how people get to and through the Strip District, without needing to drive and park a car. 

As we’ve seen, if we only plan for cars, we’re only going to get cars.

Mayor Gainey’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is preparing to finally figure this out.

On Sept 12, show up to show your support for better biking and walking in the Strip District!

Join DOMI on Tuesday, September 12 from 6-8 pm for a Strip District Mobility Open House at the Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St.

At the meeting, DOMI will be available to discuss the multiple projects that they are coordinating to improve transportation and deliveries in the Strip District. These projects include everything from the retiming of traffic lights on Penn Ave to a complete redesign of Liberty Ave. Follow DOMI’s Engage Page for the latest project information and updates.

Among the projects on display will be DOMI’s plan for connecting people on bicycles between the eastern neighborhoods and the existing Penn Ave bike lanes.

You don’t need to register to attend, but please sign up to let us know we can count on you to be there in support of better biking and walking in the Strip District.

Pittsburghers want transportation options in the Strip District

The Strip District provides fresh food and amenities to residents in surrounding neighborhoods such as Polish Hill, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Downtown, and East Allegheny. Improving safety and accessibility for people who bike and walk in the Strip District will make it safer and easier for those who need to drive there as well.

Hear more stories from businesses and residents who want better transportation options to and through the Strip District.

Be sure to sign on to support Safe Trips in the Strip and stay connected!