Transportation

05/19 2016

Public Mtg On Bigelow Bike Lane Connection – Wed 6/1 6pm Oak Career Ctr


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Learn about the City's plans to connect the existing bike lanes on Bigelow Blvd and Schenley Drive. They will discuss the final section of Bigelow Blvd between Fifth and Forbes Avenues. 
 
The meeting will be at the Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street on Wednesday, June 1 at 6:00 pm
05/16 2016

WalkPittsburgh Making Strides Contest Through 6/15


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When it comes to being active, every little bit counts. 
 
Whether it’s parking an extra block away from the office or going for a loop around the block after taking out the garbage, making strides adds up! 
 
That’s why WalkPittsburgh is proud to announce the  Making Strides Contest!
To participate and potentially win a $200 gift card to use toward sporting goods and outdoor gear, follow the instructions on their website. 
 
http://walkpittsburgh.org/news/pressItem/making-strides-contest
 

05/09 2016

Public Mtg On Craft Pl Project (former Cadillac Dealership) THIS Wed 5/11 7pm


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Please see attachment for latest site plan and renderings of the Craft Place project (formerly Cadillac dealership at Craft Pl and Blvd Of The Allies).  There will be a community meeting about this development THIS WEDNESDAY, 5/11, at 7 PM at the career center building. 
04/14 2016

2016 Dick’s Sporting Goods Pgh Marathon – Sun 5/1


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Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- The 2016 DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
 
The eighth running of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and other exciting weekend events begin Friday, April 29, 2016 thru Sunday, May 1, 2016:
  • Friday, April 29, 2016 with the GNC Living Well Pittsburgh Health and Fitness Expo
  • Saturday, April 30, 2016 the UPMC Sports Medicine Pittsburgh 5K Rune, Toyota of Pittsburgh Kids Marathon, Pittsburgh Toddler Trot and the Pittsburgh Pet Walk
  • Sunday, May 1, 2016 the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon and the FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay
 
Oakland Portion Of Route:
  • Birmingham Bridge – Right onto Forbes Avenue
  • Right onto Schenley Drive (around Schenley Plaza)
  • Left onto Schenley Drive
  • Left onto Schenley Drive extension
  • Right onto Forbes Avenue
  • Left onto S. Craig Street
  • Right onto Fifth Avenue
   
Click here for Main Marathon Website
Click here for Marathon Course Map

04/14 2016

Two Major Events In Oakland Weekend Of April 15-17


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Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- Carnegie Mellon University's Spring Carnival – Close several Oakland area Roads 
The City of Pittsburgh has issued permits to Carnegie Mellon University to close several Oakland area roads during CMU's Spring Carnival and Sweepstakes buggy races.  
Margaret Morrison Strret, Tech Street, Circuit Road and Schenley Drive (Panther Hollow and Schenley bridges included) will be closed from 5am-1pm on Friday, April 15, 2016 and Saturday, April 16, 2016 
Both the City of Pittsburgh Police and Carnegie Mellon Police will be present during the races to help monitor traffic. Roads will reopen by 1pm.
 
*If inclement weather causes the cancellation of the Friday and Saturday competitions, races will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016 during the same time. 
 
Phipps Conservatory will remain open during normal hours. Due to road closures, visitors will need to park on the streets by Carnegie Library and the surrounding area. City of Pittsburgh Police stationed at barricades will give bus drives instructions for passenger unloading. 
 
For more information, visit 
http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2016/april/spring-carnival.html
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Traffic Advisory
 
REMINDER- University of Pittsburgh Bigelow Bash and Spring Blue & Gold Football Game – Close several Oakland area Roads
The City of Pittsburgh has issued permits to the University of Pittsburgh to close several Oakland area roads for a number of Special Events during the week of April 15-17, 2016:
Bigelow Bash, Friday, April 15-17, 2016– Bigelow Boulevard between Forbes & Fifth Avenues will close at 12am on Friday April 15, 2016 for set-up and reopen by 2:30am on Sunday, April 17, 2016
Spring Blue & Gold Football Game, Saturday, April 16, 2016– University Place between Fifth Avenue and O'Hara Street will close at 8am on Saturday, April 16, 2016 and reopen by 2:30pm the same day.   
    

04/04 2016

Route 380 Baum Boulevard Bridge Long-term Closure Begins Mon 4/4 Moorewood Ave To Enfield St


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Traffic Advisory
Route 380 Baum Boulevard Bridge Long-term Closure begins Monday 
PennDOT District 11 is announcing the closure of the Baum Boulevard Bridge (Route 380) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin on Monday night, April 4 weather permitting. 
The Baum Boulevard Bridge, located between Melwood Avenue and Enfield Street, will be closed to traffic for 80 consecutive days beginning at 7 p.m. Monday night. All traffic will be detoured.  
   
Click here for more detour info

03/24 2016

Uptown/West Oakland Eco-Innnovation Dist Open House #2, Wed 3/30 6-9pm at 300 Gist St


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Last month the City, Uptown Partners, Oakland Planning & Development Corp., and neighbors had a hugely successful OPEN HOUSE to kick off the Uptown/West Oakland EcoInnovation District planning process! This event signaled the start of robust community engagement to create the City’s most sustainable and equitable district plan.

If you missed it, there will be another chance to share your thoughts about the neighborhood!
Public Open House #2 will be
Wednesday, March 30th, 6-9 pm at 300 Gist Street
See the attached flyer for more info or visit the main website at ecoinnovationdistrict.org

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03/15 2016

Birmingham Bridge Lane Closures Starting Mon 3/14


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PennDOT District 11 is announcing the next phase of work on the Birmingham Bridge Complex Preservation Project will begin Monday, March 14, weather permitting. 
 
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, the southbound side of the Birmingham Bridge will close to traffic to begin preservation work. All southbound traffic will be shifted into the northbound lanes. The new configuration will consist of two northbound lanes and one southbound lane. Additionally, all bicycles and pedestrians will use the barrier protected northbound side of the bridge. 
 
The on-ramp from Forbes Avenue to the Birmingham Bridge will close, as will the southbound sidewalk.  Motorists will be detoured.
 
Car and Truck Detour from Forbes Avenue:
  • Eastbound Forbes Avenue traffic will continue past the closed ramp
  • Turn left onto Craft Avenue
  • Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
  • Follow Fifth Avenue back to the bridge
Additionally, left hand bicycle turns and pedestrian access from Fifth Avenue to the southbound bridge approach will be prohibited.  Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be detoured.  
 
Posted Bicycle and Pedestrian Detour from Fifth Avenue:
  • Follow Fifth Avenue past the intersection with the Birmingham Bridge
  • Turn left onto Moultrie Street
  • Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
  • Continue past the closed on-ramp to the bridge
  • Turn right onto the protected bi-directional bicycle and pedestrian lane
Bicyclists and pedestrians heading northbound across the bridge to Fifth Avenue will be detoured.
 
Posted Bicycle and Pedestrian Detour from Carson Street to Fifth Avenue:

  • Follow the bi-directional protected bicycle and pedestrian lane northbound across the bridge and down the ramp to Forbes Avenue
  • Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
  • Cross Forbes Avenue at the crosswalk
  • Turn right onto Moultrie Street
  • Turn right onto Fifth Avenue
The new long-term configuration will remain in place around-the-clock through Sunday, November 13. Crews from Joseph B. Fay Company will begin bridge preservation work on the southbound side of the bridge including painting, structural steel repairs, bearing and expansion dam replacements, deck resurfacing and lighting replacement.
 
This work is part of the $28.5 million Birmingham Bridge Preservation Project, which includes painting of the entire superstructure, steel repairs, bearing replacements, substructure repairs, light pole replacements and a concrete overlay.  The northbound side of the bridge was completed in 2015.
 
Construction will conclude in the spring of 2017. 
  
Click here for more overall project information

03/05 2016

Forbes Ave To Remain Closed Between Morewood Ave And S Craig St thru 3/18


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PWSA WILL INSTALL A NEW 20-INCH WATER MAIN ON FORBES AVENUE IN OAKLAND
 
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) will continue repairs on Forbes Avenue at Morewood Street due to a 20-inch water main break.  A geotechnical engineer assessed the safety and integrity of the road after the break.  It was determined installing a new 20-inch water main would be the best solution. PWSA is coordinating repair efforts with PennDOT and the Department of Public Works.  We appreciate the public’s patience as this issue gets resolved in the safest and most efficient manner possible.
 
The PWSA contractor will be working 24/7 through Friday, March 18, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.
 
Forbes Avenue (South Craig Street – Morewood Avenue) will remain closed to all traffic until repairs are completed. PWSA does not anticipate any impact to water service.
02/26 2016

[Oakland Traffic Advisory For Bigelow Blvd Between Fifth & Forbes Fri-Sat 2/26-28


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Traffic Advisory

Upcoming Events in Oakland to Close Bigelow Boulevard between Fifth/Forbes Avenue

On Friday, February 26, 2016, a ‘March’ will be held from 4 – 5 p.m. as part of the USAS/USW national conference being held in Pittsburgh from February 26-27, 2016. Set-up will begin at 2:45 p.m. Bigelow Boulevard is to close from 2:30 – 5 p.m.

On Saturday, February 27, 2016, a ‘March for Bernie’ will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Set-up for volunteers begins at 9 a.m. Bigelow Boulevard is to close from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will march from Bigelow Boulevard to Market Square via Fifth Avenue. Anticipate travel delays as participants, estimated to be 2,000 make their way to Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh.