Author: Dave

10/17 2018

City Seeks Input On New Bike Plan

   City Seeks Input on New Bike Plan
In support of ongoing efforts to provide a more sustainable transportation system, the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is pleased to announce plans to create a new Pittsburgh Bike Plan. The Plan will develop guidelines and standards for bicycle facilities, as well as identity and propose improvements. Through the implementation of the new Bike Plan, Pittsburghers of all ages and abilities will have a better opportunity to incorporate bike riding into work commutes, recreation activities, daily errand-running, and social events. 
 
Following an initial round of public outreach in 2016, the Department of Mobility of Infrastructure has released a draft bike network map and is looking for comments from residents. The interactive online map is a collaborative tool for collecting comments on specific routes and locations. 
 
To better identify priority locations for walking and biking improvements and discuss goals and strategies for the Plan, two public meetings were held this month, with a final meeting set for 6 p.m. tonight at East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Drive. 
 
More information can be found at the Bike Plan’s website, or by contacting Kristin Saunders, Principle Transportation Planner, at kristin.saunders@pittsburghpa.gov.
10/16 2018

City Of Pgh Snow Angels Program 2018-19

City Of Pittsburgh Snow Angels Program 
Snow covered sidewalks can be hazardous for everyone. Pittsburgh Snow Angels is a program that helps minimize the hardships of winter by pairing volunteers with elderly or disabled residents to assist with snow removal. 
 
Along with fostering stronger community relationships and relieving some of the stress that comes from a snow storm, Snow Angels makes our sidewalks safer for those who continue to serve despite the winter weather – like postal service workers, firemen, and police officers. 
 
To help boost volunteer numbers this year the City is holding a competition to see which community groups recruit the most Snow Angels volunteers. Winning groups will be recognized by Mayor William Peduto and receive other perks. 
 
Click here to visit the Snow Angel Program webpage. 
or call 3-1-1 to volunteer or to request an angel.
10/03 2018

GET OUT THE VOTE – Voting Registration Information Fall 2018

Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2018. 
You must be registered by Tuesday October 9, 2018 in order to vote.  Please visit the Allegheny County Website to check your registration, register to vote, change your address or party affiliation and find out where your polling place is.
 
Questions? Call the Allegheny County Elections Division at 412-350-4500. 
 
Important dates to remember:
  • October 9- Last day to REGISTER TO VOTE before the November election
  • October 30 – Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot
  • November 2 – Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted civilian absentee ballots
  • November 6 – General election 
  • November 13- Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots, submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 p.m. Nov. 5.   
09/18 2018

Community Mtg On Pitt Master Plan Tue 10/9 6p

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Attached is a flyer about the Pitt Master Plan community meeting, which is next week on Tuesday, October 9 at 6pm. This will be our first opportunity to see a draft of Pitt’s Master Plan, so we really encourage residents to attend and share their input if they are able.
University of Pittsburgh Campus Master Plan Community Meeting
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
University Club, Conference Room A
www.fm.pitt.edu/master-plan-2018  
Click here for flyer.
09/18 2018

Oakcliffe Be A Good Neighbor Block Party Tue 9/18 5:30p

For the Fall semester 2018, the University will hold six “Be A Good Neighbor Block Parties.” The primary objective of these block parties is to bring students who live or will be living in specific Oakland neighborhoods together with long-term residents of those neighborhoods in a “get- to-know-one-another social setting.” Many long-term residents believe these efforts continue to be effective in the reduction of disruptive behavior from the student population. The University of Pittsburgh believes the block parties along with other “educational initiatives” undertaken by both internal and external partners have been major contributors to this reduction and that these efforts should be continued. In this regard, the following is the date for local block party for 2018: 
September 18, 5:30-7:30pm South Oakland, Craft Ave at Niagara Street – (Parklet)
  

09/12 2018

Commuter Survey

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The Make My Trip Count (MMTC) 2018 survey has officially launched! 
 
The Make My Trip Count regional commuter survey launched, as part of Pittsburgh’s effort to capture residents’ changing transportation choices. 
 
Created by Green Building Alliance in partnership with the region’s major transportation partners Make My Trip Count (MMTC) measures traditional transit modes like personal vehicles, light rail, and buses, in addition to ridesharing (such as Uber and Lyft), electric vehicles, and bike share users. 
 
The survey on MakeMyTripcount.org takes 5 to 10 minutes, and the results will inform critical transportation and infrastructure decisions throughout Western Pennsylvania.   
 
“The survey asks every resident to share their commuter experience,” explains Executive Director of Green Building Alliance Jenna Cramer. “We can only create a healthier and more vibrant city if we understand how all Pittsburghers access economic opportunity.” 
 
Respondents who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of twenty $50 visa gift cards. 
 
Make My Trip Count runs from September 10th until October 26th on MakeMyTripCount.org. 
 

08/09 2018

Citizen & Student Police Academies – Fall 2018

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 Announcing upcoming Citizen & Student Police Academies for the Fall of 2018. 
 
The Citizen's Police Academy (CPA), for individuals 18 years of age and older, will  be held weekly beginning Thursday, September 6, 2018. 
 
The Student Police Academy (SPA), for youth in grades 9 thru 12, which will also be held weekly beginning Wednesday, October 10, 2018. 
 
All classes will begin at 6 PM and will be held at Point Park University, Downtown Pittsburgh.
Click here for CPA flyer for more information.
Click here for CPA application. 
 
Click here for SPA flyer/application for more information.