Bike, walk, roll, and explore car-free Pittsburgh streets on Sun. June 28 and July 26
Celebrate active transportation and community connection on Sunday, June 28, 2026, and then again on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 10am – 2pm, at OpenStreetsPGH presented by UPMC Health Plan!
Hosted by BikePGH, this FREE community event transforms miles of Pittsburgh streets into car-free space for people of all ages and abilities to explore by biking, walking, rolling, and more. For one day, our streets become places to connect, move, and experience the city in a whole new way.
This year’s first route on June 28 brings OpenStreetsPGH to Downtown and South Side. Take a car-free 2 mile journey from bustling Downtown Pittsburgh through the newly renovated Market Square, up Forbes Ave through the Armstrong Tunnel, and across the 10th St Bridge to the scenic business district on East Carson St in South Side.
This year’s second and final route on July 26 brings OpenStreetsPGH back to the Strip District and Lawrenceville with 3+ miles of car-free streets. Cruise Smallman St through the heart of the Strip, packed with history, famous vendors, and high energy. Then roll up Butler St into Lawrenceville, where iconic murals, local shops, and creativity take over.
➤ Plan your day! See the Route, Schedule, and FAQ at openstreetspgh.org
➤ What to Expect on June 28
However you like to move, OpenStreetsPGH is your invitation to get out and enjoy the streets. Walk, run, bike, skate, roll, and wander. Along the route, you’ll find:
- Free fitness classes
- Local vendors and food
- Hands-on activities hosted by community organizations
- Opportunities for youth to learn how to bike and build confidence on two wheels
- Eat, drink, and shop your way across the route with specials from local businesses along the route, plus get a special treat when you complete a “Side Quest” from BikePGH!
Be sure to stop by our Activity Hubs, where the energy is highest and there’s always something happening—from classes and demos to music and community meetups. Or, just explore freely and discover something new around every corner.
Visit the Duquesne Light Company Community Wellness Hub in newly renovated Market Square featuring fitness classes for all ages and skill levels hosted by the YMCA, BikePGH’s off the course banana-themed Side Quest, and more from local activity partners. From there, follow the route to two of Pittsburgh’s defining features – an iconic tunnel and a bridge– through the Armstrong Tunnel, then over the 10th St Bridge to enter the South Side. Be sure to check out the historic architecture and unique businesses along East Carson Street as you make your way to the Edgar Snyder Kids Hub between 19th and 21st for a youth Learn to Ride course from BikePGH’s Education Team, a cooling station from our presenting sponsor UPMC Heath Plan, and lots of opportunities for snacks and shopping!
➤ Safety & Accessibility
At OpenStreetsPGH, the safety of our event participants is always our number one priority. We work to continuously update and improve event security procedures in partnership with Pittsburgh Public Safety, Pittsburgh Police, Homeland Security and others to ensure that all necessary precautions are being taken to keep our event routes safe and fun for all ages. We remind all attendees that in the event of any emergency situation, to please be sure to call 911 immediately and let them know you’re at OpenStreetsPGH so that emergency response can be initiated as soon as possible.
- The route is closed to motor vehicle traffic. However, vehicles may cross at specified intersections. View the route at openstreetspgh.org/route to view the designated vehicle crossing points.
- Public safety officials and volunteers will help to guide traffic in these areas.
- When at an open intersection, don’t proceed unless your light is green or you have been directed to by public safety officials.
- While on the main roadway, follow the rules of the road! Ride predictably and safely; faster moving traffic (bikes, scooters, roller blades) MUST yield to pedestrians, wheelchair users, and slower moving traffic. Please maintain the course speed limit of 10 mph. If you need to pass, do so on the LEFT and let people in front of you know that you are coming by calling out “on your left” or “passing on the left”.
- Both Activity Hubs are equipped with: Porta-potties (ADA-compliant units available), Water refill stations (bring a reusable bottle!), and First Aid and EMS ambulances.
- OpenStreetsPGH attracts over 10,000 attendees! Be prepared for crowds and noise.
- Want a snack or treat? Support local businesses along the route!
- Need help on the day of the event? Ask public safety officials or BikePGH staff. For questions ahead of the event check out our FAQ page, or feel free to email us at info@bikepgh.org
➤ Getting to OpenStreetsPGH
We strongly suggest walking, riding a bike, or taking public transit. Attendees can enter/exit the route at any point – no need to start at any particular location! Check out details, parking, and directions on the Getting Here page.
➤ Traffic Crossings and Road Closures
This is a car-free event, but vehicle drivers can still get around! Drivers may cross the route using select intersections managed by safety officers.
It is recommended to use Waze or Google Maps to help navigate road closures.
➤ I live along the route. What do I need to know?
Join the fun right outside your doorstep! Note that this is a CAR-FREE event! That means, please be sure to move your vehicles off the route before 3 a.m. on Sunday, June 28th (Downtown and South Side) and on July 26 (Strip District and Lawrenceville).
In order to keep participants safe, vehicles that are left parked along the event route will be towed starting at 6 a.m. Please make sure to obey all posted No Parking signs! Streets will CLOSE TO ALL CARS and will reopen by 3 p.m.
➤ I have a business/organization along the route. What do I need to know?
This is a great time to get some new customers and provide special offers for event participants! OpenStreetsPGH draws thousands of people to your doorstep, so why not welcome them in to show everything you have to offer? We encourage establishments located directly along the OpenStreetsPGH route to extend their storefronts outside during event hours. Businesses typically like to offer a fun activity, discounts, pop-up parklets, and everything in between.
Please also see the road closures/no parking information above and let your staff and customers know about the event and towing.
➤ Thanks to our generous sponsors
This event is organized by Bike Pittsburgh and is made possible through major support from UPMC Health Plan.
Generous support is also provided by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Duquesne Light Company, Main Streets Allegheny – a program of Allegheny County Economic Development, Waymo, Walnut Capital, City Cast Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh’s Public Source, Alcosan, Eat’n Park, Airport Corridor Transportation Association (ACTA), Stage AE, Southwestern PA Commission (SPC), The Strip District Terminal, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), and Steel City Media.
➤ MEDIA
Media and the public are encouraged to visit openstreetspgh.org/media, or follow @OpenStreetsPGH on Facebook and Instagram for updates and details on event happenings.
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