Transportation

11/14 2014

“Pothole Blitz” Scheduled For Mon 11/17 – Wed 11/19

The City of Pittsburgh announced today that a three-day Pothole Blitz will take place next week, starting on Monday, November 17th and lasting through Wednesday, November 19th.

Crews from the Department of Public Works will work extended 12-hour shifts from6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. each day to prepare city streets one final time before winter weather arrives. In the instance of inclement weather, work schedules may fluctuate.

Residents are encouraged to submit pothole repair requests to the City of Pittsburgh 311 Response Center. The “Blitz” efforts will be based on 311 submissions.

All calls to 311 are answered by a live operator from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. In the City of Pittsburgh, dial 3-1-1. Outside of Pittsburgh, call 412-255-2621. Voice or text messages can be submitted by dialing or texting 412-573-9736. Online submissions can be sent at any time via Twitter to @Pgh311 or the online form on the city website: http://pittsburghpa.gov/311/form.

10/02 2014

Planning Commission Hearing On UPMC Master Plan – Tue 10/21 2PM

The UPMC Institutional Master Plan is scheduled for Planning Commission action on Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 PM, 200 Ross Street, First Floor hearing room.

This would be a continued hearing from May 13.

The plan and a recently-added appendix can be found here, left side of the page:
http://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/presbyterian/pages/default.aspx
05/14 2014

Public Mtg on Bates St Development Project – Thur 5/29 6pm

Public meeting with Bates Street project developer

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Thursday, May 29th, 6:00 pm

Peoples Oakland, 3433 Bates Street
Oakland Gateway Ventures is proposing to develop a multi-story building at the corner of Bates Street and Boulevard of the Allies. The developer will present proposed plans to the community at this meeting. Please join us to contribute feedback on the project.
Contact

​Tara​
 at ​

opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 17 for more information.

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05/01 2014

Pgh Marathon THIS Sunday 5/4 – Oakland Road Closures 6:30-11:30am

From the Marathon Website:
Getting Around Town
Downtown closures will start at 11:30 PM on Saturday, May 3 and continue around the city through 2:30 PM on Sunday, May 4. For detailed information, view our road closure chart and road closure map.
If you need to travel around the city race day, view the Guide to Marathon Sunday map; routes in/out and around the city are provided. We also suggest checking our detailed map of Downtown before race day for anyone that will travel Downtown on race day; please note, certain sections of the city will be completely closed off to traffic on race day. Anyone in these sections of the city that will need to leave during the race, should consider parking their car outside the area.
– See more at: http://www.pittsburghmarathon.com/RaceWeekend#Town
01/29 2014

Work this weekend on Bates St – Feb 1, 2

A contractor Bartlett will be conducting work on Bates Street this weekend.
 
The crews will arrive at 7:30am on Saturday, February 1 and work until 5pm.  If they don’t finish on Saturday, then they will be back on Sunday at 7:30am and will work until the job is finished.
 
The scope of work includes the removal of dead invasive trees and vines on the North bound side of Bates St.  The cleanup effort will focus in the first 20ft. from the edge of the road.   They have received approval from PennDot to conduct this work and have gotten permission to temporarily close a lane. 
01/01 2014

Louisa St Steps Project Public Meeting – Wed 1/15/14 – 7PM

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Oakland Career Center, 294 Semple Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

OPDC is pleased to report that work on the Louisa Street steps project is moving ahead. Join us for a public meeting with other community members to review the design, ask questions, and provide feedback.For more information, contact Tara Sherry-Torres at tarat@opdc.org or 412.621.7863 ext. 17

10/03 2013

COR Town Hall Meeting Thur 10/17 7-8:30pm at Alumni Hall 4227 Fifth Ave

OAKLAND TOWN HALL MEETING

Hosted by: Coalition of Oakland Residents (COR)
Thursday, October 17  7:00 – 8:30 pm
Alumni Hall, University of Pittsburgh, 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
COR is a new “umbrella” alliance that brings together representatives from the various resident associations in Oakland.
Meet the members of COR, learn community updates from COR membership, learn about neighborhood networking, and receive a brief update on the implementation of the Oakland 2025 Master Plan.
 
Complimentary coffee and desserts will be served!
RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
Contact Tara at 412.621.7863 ext. 17 or tarat@opdc.org.

 

08/28 2013

SWINBURNE STREET BRIDGE TO REOPEN – 8/29/13

SWINBURNE STREET BRIDGE TO REOPEN

(PITTSBURGH) August 28, 2013   The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works advises that Swinburne Bridge and Swinburne Street will reopen on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The bridge will remain weight retricted until further analysis can be made.

For more information, please contact City Project Manager Chuck McClain, P.E., with the Bureau of Transportation and Engineering

Check out the official notice (although sometimes mispelled as Swineburne)