WalkPittsburgh

Walk with us and explore the health, environmental, and economic benefits of walking in your daily commutes whatever that looks like for you!

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It's dangerous being a pedestrian, check out this video for safety tips you should follow https://t.co/zZLzh1lUJb
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Our current approach to addressing the rising number of people struck and killed while walking has been a failure. Learn why at https://t.co/g1sBkB1r9x #DangerousByDesign

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Clearing the sidewalks is vital for public safety, many people rely on sidewalks to get around and are put at risk by snow and ice coverage. If you need help shoveling the sidewalks or would like to volunteer check out the Snow Angels program ❄️☃️ https://t.co/JjyKbTlTOA

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US Department of Transportation has recently created its first pedestrian safety plan! Big win for pedestrians :) Check out the full article and plan here: https://t.co/7hU9h7vcVO

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Interested in monitoring air quality? Check out this interactive live map of air quality indexes across the world and remember that your commuting choice makes an impact! https://t.co/XSasPieaAP

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Biden’s goal is to reach net-0 emission by 2050, meaning big changes in PA, your commuting choice makes an impact! Power from renewables is some of the cheapest on the market and PA is already well-positioned to take advantage. Check out the article here: https://t.co/TqDjGgqORQ

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Check out these tips for your walking commute! A commute can be anything from walking to the store or a friends house to your workplace. #walking #commute https://t.co/GjpxDG4KWw

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Historic Pittsburgh: People walking on Wylie Avenue in the Hill District in 1936, check out some of the history of this historic street and explore it yourself! https://t.co/VP4dZuHj0E

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Check out the mode breakdown as part of Pittsburgh’s Climate Action Plan, what categories do you fall under and what modes would you like to start using more?

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Winter walking tips from Northshore Health:
- Dress in layers
- Cover your hands and ears
- Look at your shoes
- Grab a scarf
- Wear bright colors
- Pick a safe route
- Warm-up
- Recover afterward
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Check out this picture from 1911 of workers building a sidewalk on the 10th Street Bridge! Today you can walk on the sidewalk that was repaved about a year ago #historicpittsburgh #walk #bridge Photo by: Margaret J. Krauss / 90.5 WESA

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Remember to keep wearing your masks on your walks and if you feel sick or under the weather stay home! #covid19 #walk #maskup

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In Pittsburgh about 18% of emissions are from the transportation sector. By 2030 the city’s goal is to reduce on-road transportation emissions by 50%. Partly by increasing walking commutes by 50%! Check out the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan for more info! #ClimateAction

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Dogs have been great walking companions throughout history! Check out this photo from the 1930s of a man walking his dog :) Photo from Historic Pittsburgh #walk #dog #historicpittsburgh

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According to the EPA, in 2018 greenhouse gas emissions from transportation were 28% of the total, making it the largest contributor

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With cases rising, keep these tips and guidelines in mind from the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy #covid_19 #walk

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Regular brisk walking can help:
•Maintain healthy weight
•Prevent/manage various conditions
•Strengthen bones & muscles
•Improve mood
•Improve balance & coordination

Check out https://t.co/fss4EOTRwY for more info

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According to a recent study by People For Bikes, 47.9% of Pittsburghers started walking more since the start of the pandemic. Let's keep that number going up Pittsburgh! Walk to work if you can or check out one of our walking maps on https://t.co/OtJQje0Esz #walk #commute

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Check out a brief history of Oakland at https://t.co/oQY165W7By Taken Dec 21, 1908, this is the corner of Craig Street at Forbes Ave looking at Fifth Avenue. In 1908 many walked or rode streetcars to commute! Do you wish you could commute by streetcar? #HistoricPittsburgh #walk