Have A Say In the City's Capital Budget

Have A Say In the City’s Capital Budget

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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 four in-person capital budget engagements 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, better sidewalks, bike lanes, trails, steps, curb ramps, crosswalks, and bump outs—the better chance we have of seeing these important projects funded.

Flyer showing information about the City of Pittsburgh 2027 Budget engagements. All details are in text below.

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 the linked forms. RSVPs are encouraged, especially if you require accessibility accommodations.

SOUTH SIDE [Register Here]
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 PM
South Side Market House — 49 S. 9th Street

GREENFIELD [Register Here]
Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 PM
Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center — 745 Greenfield Avenue

NORTH SIDE [Register Here]
Thursday, May 28, 6:00 PM
Northside Institutional Church — 302 W. North Avenue

LINCOLN-LEMINGTON [Register Here]
Wednesday, June 3, 6:00 PM
Catalyst Academy Lincoln-Lemington — 7061 Lemington Ave

Keep an eye out for an online survey!

Cover of the 2026 Capital Budget and Six Year Plan for the City of Pittsburgh. Published on December 21, 2025.

The City typically posts an online survey on EngagePGH where you can share your budget priorities for future Capital and Operating Budgets.

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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 2026 Capital Budget here (not yet reflecting recent amendments made by City Council).