Award presented by Seth Bush, Advocacy Manager:

“Friends of the Riverfront stewards over 33 miles of trails along the rivers that are the heart of our city. That’s about one third of our entire bike network. What’s even more impressive to me, though, is that Friends Of The Riverfront doesn’t just do what they do FOR people. They do it WITH people. They foster those human connections that are vital to building power for change over the long haul. They foster new connections with trail users every day including at Open Streets and Pedal Pittsburgh Each good experience that people have on our trails thanks to these volunteers supports our movement by growing the demand for more active transportation connections.”

Award presented by Thom Harr, Office & Membership Administrator:

“Over the past year, volunteer Constance Robbins could be found as a key member of our Pedal Task Force, at almost every Volunteer Night assembling welcome packets for our new members, and volunteering at Open Streets. Robbie is a kind, personable, and passionate member of the cycling community and an excellent representative Bike Pittsburgh’s mission. We appreciate you, Robbie!”

Award presented by Ted King-Smith, Education Manager:

“A nationally recognized cycling educator, Neil never misses an opportunity to share his passion for cycling, particularly with those in marginalized communities who all too often lack resources and support. Neil has been an integral part of our educational programming from helping youth and families at our Open Streets Kids Hub to the ACTION-Housing Earn a Bike program where he helped teach fifteen young people of all abilities about safe cycling. Neil’s warmth and experience make biking fun and approachable for everyone he works with.”

Award presented by Eric Boerer, Advocacy Director & Scott Bricker, Executive Director:

“The staff at the City’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, under the Direction of Kim Lucas, truly “walk the walk.” They are dedicated to making Pittsburgh better for biking and walking, because they themselves see what it’s like to bike and walk in Pittsburgh. 

Their work following the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse highlighted their dedication. Without a staff that truly cares about making Pittsburgh safer, and more accessible for biking and walking, we would not have a mile of CONCRETE protected bike lanes connecting communities. 

This DOMI team has accomplished so many other things including working with BikePGH to install 500 new bike racks, installing miles of life-saving traffic calming, creating a Safe Routes to School program, resurrecting the Complete Streets Advisory Group.”