Today, I went back to my roots and bussed into work as part of #WeekWithoutDriving.
It's important that we take the time to step back from the convenience of driving and understand the barriers that nearly a third of non-driving Americans face.
In an incisive piece in @NEXTpittsburgh, @rmhladio quotes @ErokEric of @BikePGH: “You can’t expect that everyone’s going to go to the next intersection when their destination is directly across the street.” Cities may “encourage jaywalking so that cars are forced to slow down.”
🚲 Ride like the wind, @boazf! Even though the weather has turned kind of rainy, @BikePGH hosted Bike to Work Day . Our own bicycling enthusiast made his way to the station on his own bike.
Talking with BikePGH >> https://t.co/AHQJ4GX7xv
Boaz arrives >> https://t.co/O9uPeEe19J
Started the day off right with a quick bike ride to Market Square with @pogohbikes & @bikepgh as part of its Bike to Work Day event!
To build a city where all of our residents feel safe and welcome, we have to meet them where they are & walk (or ride) a few miles in their shoes.
Lawrenceville United is extremely disappointed to learn that Milhaus has leased a Starbucks at Arsenal 201, in direct violation of commitments Milhaus made in well-attended community meetings during the development process.
Read our full statement at https://t.co/2BR0sM9EIs.
☑️REMINDER: SPECIAL ELECTION TODAY!
Residents of PA-21 - There's a special election TODAY to replace Sara Innamorato's seat in the State House. Polls are open until 8pm. More info: https://t.co/0bgTX5medY
::Please share:: ✨We need your help! Our final @OpenStreetsPGH of the season is this Sunday 7/30 and we're still in need of several volunteers. Sign up and you'll get this absolutely legendary shirt (shown here) AND free lunch ~ https://t.co/tqXul1CnDZ
We're so excited for this project that will better protect users of the Penn Ave bike lanes by preventing vehicles from parking in it!
Please be patient and safe during construction - there's a lot of moving parts for a project like this, especially when the street remains open
“PLEASE delete any mention of a recommendation to develop … any regulation,” wrote the DOT supervisor after meeting with trucking industry lobbyists in 2018.
“An industry standard is acceptable, but no mention of ‘regulation.’” https://t.co/tTcVgJyqaP
✨ Prepare to get movin’ and groovin’ on car-free streets: Don’t miss @openstreetspgh on Sunday, May 28, June 25, and July 30! This free @BikePGH event series opens up miles of street space for you to walk, bike, roll, shop, eat, and play.
https://t.co/7LMCgt046h
#sponsored