Transportation

12/01 2015

Complete Streets Kick-Off Mtg TONIGHT 6:30pm, Alumni Hall 4227 5th Ave

Public Complete Streets Kick-off Meeting
 
Following the Mayor's Executive Order for Complete Streets in April, the Department of City Planning is hosting the National Complete Streets Coalition in Pittsburgh. They would like to extend an invitation to an upcoming public meeting to join the discussion about Pittsburgh's plans to make streets more complete. 
 
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
6:30pm
University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall
4227 5th Avenue
Connolly Ballroom
 
Speakers:
 
Ray Gastil, AICP
Director, Department of City Planning
 
Emiko Atherton 
Director, National Complete Streets Coalition 
 
Jeff Riegner, PE, PTOE, AICP, PP 
Complete Streets Expert
     

11/20 2015

I-376 East Complete Closures THIS Weekend Fri 11/20 11pm through Sun 11/23

From the Mayors Office:
 

PITTSBURGH, PA (Nov. 19, 2015) – The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, in conjunction with PennDOT and Mosites Heavy Construction, remind residents that the following I-376 East (Parkway East) closures of both the inbound and outbound lanes will be in effect this weekend:

Friday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Nov. 23

Closed: Friday, Nov. 20 at 11:00 p.m.  

Reopen: Monday, Nov. 23 at 6:00 a.m.

The eastbound (outbound) closures will begin at Oakland (Exit 72A). All outbound traffic will be directed to the posted detour starting at Exit 72A. Additionally, the Bates St. outbound entrance ramp will be closed. A map of the eastbound closures and detours can be found here.

The westbound (inbound) detour will begin at Wilkinsburg Exit 78B. Inbound traffic coming from the east will be directed to the posted detour starting at Exit 78B. Local traffic traveling westbound will be able to use the Edgewood/Swissvale Exit 77 off-ramp. The Edgewood/Swissvale and Sq. Hill/Homestead on-ramps to I-376 inbound will be closed. Motorists traveling westbound out of Oakland on the Boulevard of the Allies will be able to access I-376 westbound at the Boulevard of the Allies entrance ramp. Motorists in Downtown Pittsburgh will be able to access I-376 westbound at Grant Street (71A). A map of the westbound detours and closures can be found here.

Police officers will be on site at critical intersections on the posted detour routes to assist with traffic flow and ensure safety for all roadway users. Motorists should expect significant delays on posted detour routes.

The closures will be administered by Mosites, the contractor that is overseeing the Greenfield Bridge reconstruction project. The closures are necessary to allow Mosites to perform deconstruction work on the Greenfield Bridge. Crews will be removing the concrete slabs that make up the road surface of the bridge that passes over the closed portions of I-376. This work must be done in advance of preparing the bridge for implosion. Full details on the Greenfield Bridge closure and Reconstruction Project can be found here.

The City of Pittsburgh has made every attempt to minimize the impact of this closure on planned city events. The magnitude and tight schedule for the Greenfield Bridge reconstruction project require these additional weekend closures.  

The city and its partners have a seven week window in which two weekend closures are permitted to take place, not counting the Christmas to New Year’s closure in December 2015. These proposed weekend closures reflect the dates most suitable for closure needs and for minimizing impacts to public events in Downtown, the North Shore and elsewhere.

Possible Alternate Routes

To avoid lengthy delays on the posted detour, PennDOT also suggests taking the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Monroeville to the Harmar Interchange (Exit 48) and using southbound Route 28 to access downtown.

Motorists may also consider taking the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Monroeville to the I-79 interchange in Cranberry (Exit 77) and following I-79 south to the Parkway North (I-279) to Pittsburgh.

Maps and descriptions of alternate routes can be found here.

 

11/03 2015

West Carson St Ramp from S 51 to S 837 Closure Begins Tue 11/3 Through Thu 12/3

  West Carson Street Ramp from Southbound Route 51 to Southbound Route 837 Closure begins Tue 11/3
PennDOT is announcing a closure of the West Carson Street ramp that carries traffic from southbound Route 51 to southbound Route 837 in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Tuesday, November 3 weather permitting.
Crews from the Lane Construction Corporation will begin full depth excavation and reconstruction of the ramp that carries traffic from southbound Route 51 to southbound Route 837 on West Carson Street on Tuesday at 9 a.m.  The ramp will remain closed through Thursday, December 3.  Traffic will be detoured.
Posted detour:
• Traveling southbound on Route 51 (West Carson Street), motorists will continue past the closed ramp toward the West End Circle
• Turn right onto Steuben Street
• Turn left onto Short Street toward Crafton/Downtown – North 19/60 
• Turn left onto South Main Street toward West End Bridge/Downtown – North 279/19
• Turn right onto southbound Route 837 (West Carson Street) toward Downtown
• End detour
 

11/03 2015

November Mtgs For Oakwatch 11/18 12pm And Green Team 11/19 6pm

Oakwatch : The Oakland Code Enforcement Project
November 18th at 12pm at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, located at 234 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Oakwatch webpage
Green Team : Putting the "oak" back in Oakland
Thursday, November 19th, 6pm, Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Green Team webpage
 

11/03 2015

City Parking Authority Implements Mobile Payment App

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Registration:
  1. Once you have downloaded the app, you will be asked for basic & vehicle information during registration.
  2. Next, you will be asked to choose a payment method. Note that not all payment methods are accepted in all areas.
  3. If you do not wish to use PayPal or Visa Checkout, or if PayPal is not oered in your area, you will need to enter your credit card details.
  4. After entering all of your info, you may review your information & the Parkmobile T&C’s. If everything looks correct, choose “Finish”.
How to pay:
  1. Once you’ve registered, enter in Zone# located on stickers & signs on the meters
  2. Depending on your area, choose the duration you wish to park
  3. Conrm your information, including Location, License Plate #, time, and cost
  4. A ticker will show up counting down your time remaining & in some locations, you may extend your session remotely
App Perks:
  • Easy to register and use
  • Saves you time and money
  • Extend your parking session on-the-go (where permitted)
  • Link payment to your Visa Checkout or PayPal account (where accepted)
  • Save “Favorite” and recently used zones
  • Ability to view and print parking history
  • Optional 15 minute parking expiration notications
  • Add up to 5 license plate numbers and 5 users to your profile
For more info, visit:
GoMobilePittsburgh.com
 

10/28 2015

Candlelight Vigil for Safer Streets – Thu 10/29 5PM Centre Ave at Allequippa St

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On Monday, October 26th two people were killed in a tragic crash at the wide and busy intersection of University Place, Allequippa St and Centre Ave – the border of the North Oakland and Middle Hill neighborhoods.

With three deaths on Oakland streets within four days, we are deeply saddened to lose more innocent lives to largely preventable crashes. Let us join together to honor the lives of the victims and advocate for safer streets for all who use them.

Please share this event widely.

Candlelight Vigil for Safer Streets.

Hosted by: Hill District Consensus Group , Oakland Planning and Development Corporation and Bike Pittsburgh

Thursday, Oct 29, 5 PM · Centre Ave at Allequippa Street – 4159 Centre Ave Pittsburgh PA

05/19 2015

Traffic Advisory: SR 885 Boulevard of the Allies Shoulder Closures 5/18-5/30, and more

Route 885 Boulevard of the Allies Overnight Shoulder Closures Continue Nightly in Pittsburgh
PennDOT District 11 is announcing overnight shoulder closures on the Boulevard of the Allies (Route 885) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will began Monday night, May 18 weather permitting. 
Shoulder closures will occur nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Saturday night, May 30 in the following locations (Dates may vary due to weather): 

  • On-ramp from Route 885 to westbound (inbound) Parkway East from Monday, May 18 to Thursday, May 21.
  • Northbound Route 885 between Craft Avenue and I-579 Crosstown Boulevard from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24.
  • Westbound (inbound) I-376 Parkway East off-ramp (Exit 72B) to Route 885 from Monday, May 25 to Saturday, May 30. 
Crews from the Joseph B Fay Company will install work platforms.   
Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down when traveling through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.  
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Traffic Advisory
Liberty Tunnel Maintenance and Washing Activities begin Tuesday Night in Pittsburgh 
PennDOT is announcing electrical maintenance and washing activities in the Liberty Tunnel in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin Tuesday night, May 19. 
A single-lane restriction will occur in both directions of the tunnel from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night throughThursday night, May 21. 
Motorists are advised to use caution and allow extra time when traveling through the area. Visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions and cameras on major roadways before traveling.
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Traffic Advisory
I-376 Parkway East Bridge Washing Activities Continue in Edgewood
PennDOT District 11 is announcing bridge washing activities on I-376 (Parkway East) in Edgewood Borough, Allegheny County, will began Monday night, May 18 weather permitting.
Single-lane restrictions in each direction will occur on the structure that carries I-376 over South Braddock Avenue.  Work will occur weeknights from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday, May 29.  
Crews from Michael Facchiano Contracting, Inc. will conduct the bridge washings activities.
Please use caution, slow down, and be prepared for changing traffic patterns when traveling through the area. Log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions and cameras on major roadways before traveling.  
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04/16 2015

PennDOT Programs To Make Emergency Information Accessible

PennDOT reminds its customers that they can take advantage of two voluntary, potentially life-saving programs designed to aid Pennsylvanians in emergency situations – the Yellow Dot and Emergency Contact Information programs.

Participants in the Yellow Dot program enter their emergency contact, medical contact and medical information on forms inside a Yellow Dot folder and then place the folder in their vehicle’s glove compartment. Participants then place a Yellow Dot sticker on their vehicle’s rear window. This sticker alerts emergency responders to check a vehicle’s glove compartment for the folder, helping emergency responders provide specific care to participants after a crash.

The Emergency Contact Information program offers Pennsylvania driver’s license and PennDOT-issued ID holders the opportunity to log into a secure database and list two emergency contacts. Customers can update the information as needed, but only law enforcement officials can view their information in the system. In the event of an emergency, law enforcement can use the participant’s ID to find their emergency contact information.While the Yellow Dot program is utilized only in vehicle crashes, the Emergency Contact Information program is usable in other emergencies as well as crashes.

To learn more about the Yellow Dot program or to sign up for a program folder visit www.YellowDot.pa.gov.

To sign up for the Emergency Contact Information program, visit www.dmv.state.pa.us and click on the program icon.