Have A Say In Mayor Gainey's Capital Budget

Have A Say In Mayor Gainey’s Capital Budget

Speak up for better biking and walking

The key to a bike-friendly and walkable Pittsburgh lies in the City’s budget priorities. Think of the Capital Budget as the Mayor’s roadmap for building a better city, where funding reflects what matters most to them. As local advocates, we are calling for investments in safer streets.

Let’s ensure that our voices are heard loud and clear! This year, the City will hold three in-person and one virtual session to gather input on what should top the Mayor’s to-do list. These engagements are usually roundtable chats with your neighbors and representatives from various City departments that give you a chance to weigh-in directly about the priorities that are most important to you. This is a great opportunity to explain to the Mayor and the people who set the budgets that making biking and walking on our streets more safe, accessible, and enjoyable is vital to a thriving city and needs to be a priority.

The more of us who show up for crucial safety upgrades—like traffic calming, complete streets, bike lanes, trails, steps, curb ramps, crosswalks, and bump outs—the better chance we have of seeing these important projects funded.

Cover of the 2025 Capital Budget and Six Year Plan for the City of Pittsburgh. Published on September 30, 2024.

Take the survey online to share your budget priorities for the 2026 City of Pittsburgh Capital and Operating Budgets.

Click Here to Learn More & Take The Survey

For more info on the Capital Budget process, see the City’s Engage Page, and learn how to work with your Councilperson to influence the budget.

And check out the 2025 Capital Budget here.

Meeting Dates and Locations

The purpose of public budget engagement meetings is to educate residents on what is in City budgets and how they are created. It’s also an opportunity for residents to provide feedback on the budgets.

Light refreshments and childcare will be provided at each event. All are welcome!

Please register to attend the following events using this form. RSVPs are encouraged, especially if you require childcare.

Any individual who requires an accommodation for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures to attend and/or participate in a program, service, or activity provided by the City of Pittsburgh should contact the City ADA Coordinator by emailing ada@pittsburghpa.gov.

NORTH
Thursday, May 8, 6 – 7:30pm
Allegheny Center Alliance Church
250 East Ohio St.

SOUTH/WEST
Wednesday, May 14th, 6 – 7:30pm
Southside Market House
49 S. 12th St

CENTRAL/EAST
Wednesday, May 21st, 6 – 7:30pm
AHN West Penn. School of Nursing
4900 Friendship Ave.

VIRTUAL
Saturday, May 31st, 11am – 12:30pm
Link will be provided after registering.

Flyer for 2026 Budget Engagements. All details are in text below.