12/03 2015

Grassroots Green Homes Seeking Energy Coaches For Coming Energy Saving Challenge

pdf icon GGH-Flyer-12.1.15.pdf

SAVE MONEY ON YOUR ELECTRICITY BILLS! 
 
500 Residents of Uptown and Oakland will receive free energy-saving tools and tips through participation in a one-year energy saving challenge
 
Be an Energy Coach
 
Who: Limited to 10 residents of Oakland and Uptown – no one knows the neighborhood like you do – your knowledge and network are key to making this program a success.
 
What: Participate in about 10 free training and planning sessions to help recruit and roll out the program; organize 12 monthly distributions of information on tips and tools; gather feedback from program participants 
 
When: About 20 hours/month for the span of this program (Jan 2016 – Apr 2017)  
 
See the flyer for more info
Click here for online application to be an Energy Coach (deadline is Mon 12/21) 
12/03 2015

Junction Hollow Transit Connector Meeting Monday Night 12/7 6:30pm, 300 Saline St

There is a meeting regarding the potential transit connector from ALMONO site through Junction Hollow.  It is 6:30 pm Monday, Dec 7, at the International Union Of Operating Engineers building in lower Greenfield, 300 Saline Street, near Big Jim’s Restaurant.

Click here for article describing the current proposal

Click here for what appears to be the final 2009 proposal referenced in that article

Several articles regarding citizen concerns about this project:

 

12/02 2015

UPDATE: Parkway East Closure Postponed Until Next Week Fri 12/11

The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, in conjunction with PennDOT and Mosites Heavy Construction, has postponed the I-376 East (Parkway East) closures originally scheduled for December 4-6.
All inbound and outbound lanes of the Parkway East will be open this weekend.
This decision was made by the City of Pittsburgh after extensive conversations with Mosites Heavy Construction. Both the city and contractor feel that it is in the best interest of the community to keep the Parkway East open while PennDOT is conducting a Parkway West weekend closure. The city and contractor are confident that delaying the Parkway East closure one week will not disrupt the planned deconstruction and demolition schedule of the Greenfield Bridge.
The Parkway East closures have been postponed one week. The next weekend closure of I-376 East will take place Friday, Dec. 11 at 11:00 p.m. through Monday, Dec. 14 at 6:00 a.m.
12/01 2015

Parkway East Closures THIS weekend Fri 12/4-Sun 12/6

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Traffic Advisory
REMINDER: I-376 East Inbound/Outbound Closures Scheduled This Weekend
 
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works, in conjunction with PennDOT and Mosites Construction and Development Company, announced the following full-lane, weekend closures of I-376 East.
 
Friday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 6
Closed: Friday, Dec. 4 at 10:00 p.m.
Reopen: Sunday, Dec. 6 at  5:00 p.m.*
 
*Project productivity and clear weather could result in an earlier reopening on Dec. 6.
 
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. Local access to the outbound Parkway East will be available at the Sq. Hill/ Homestead (Exit 74) and Edgewood/ Swissvale (Exit 77) outbound entrance ramps. A map of the eastbound closures and detours can be found here.
 
The westbound (inbound) closures will begin at Wilkinsburg (Exit 78B). All inbound traffic coming from the east will be directed to the posted detour starting at Exit 78B. The Edgewood/Swissvale and Sq. Hill/Homestead entrances to I-376 inbound will be closed. Motorists traveling westbound 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 each signalized intersection on the posted detour routes to assist with traffic flow and ensure safety for commuters. Motorists should expect significant delays on posted detour routes. 

There will be one last Parkway East closure Christmas to New Year’s closure in December 2015. 
 
Full details on the Greenfield Bridge closure and Reconstruction Project can be found here.
 

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.

 

11/16 2015

PHEAA Financial Aid Workshop – 475 E Waterfront Dr, Homestead Tue 11/24 6:30pm-8pm

Financial Aid Workshop
Sponsored by PA State Senator Jay Costa
Get answers about federal, state and institutional aid.
​Tuesday, 11/24 6:30pm-8pm
Allegheny Intermediate Unit, McGuffey/Sullivan Room
475 E  Waterfront Dr, Homestead, PA 15120
  • Learn about the financial aid process.
  • Receive a timeline checklist to stay on track

For information call (412) 241-6690

www.SenatorCosta.com
11/12 2015

Yard Debris Special Collection – Fall 2015 – Sat 11/14

The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Public Works Bureau of Environmental Services will be collecting leaf and yard debris from all residents in a special curbside collection on Saturday, November 14.
 
Residents should place yard debris at normal collection sites before 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14. All yard debris materials will be collected by city refuse and recycling crews and composted on Saturday November 14.
 
Bag Leaves for Collection: Residents must bag leaves in paper bags only and place them out at normal refuse collection sites. Bags should NOT exceed 35 pounds. Leaves in plastic bags will NOT be accepted. Paper yard debris bags can be purchased at local hardware or department stores.
 
Tree Branches and Bushes: Cut, bundle and tie branches and bushes in lengths not exceeding 5 ft. in length. Tree branch diameter should not exceed four (4”) inches.
 
Please Note: Yard debris NOT meeting the collection guidelines will be left at the curb. Yard waste should not contain dirt, rocks, stones, cement, metal, wire, glass or plastic.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Bureau of Environmental Services at (412) 255-2773 or (412) 255-2631.
11/10 2015

Presentation On The Mill Development At Oakcliffe Mtg Wed 11/11 7pm – Pt 3 of 3

pdf icon Planning-Commission-Briefing-Walnut-Capital-The-Mill-on-Second-Ave_Part3.pdf

Walnut Capital is on the agenda for the Oakcliffe Community Group of South Oakland’s monthly meeting, this Wednesday 11/11 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is at Community Human Services (CHS) 370 Lawn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
 
Please attend the meeting to hear about Walnut Capital's plans for the site as well as proposed improvements/changes to the adjacent section of the Eliza Furnace Trail.
11/10 2015

Presentation On The Mill Development At Oakcliffe Mtg Wed 11/11 7pm – Pt 2 of 3

pdf icon Planning-Commission-Briefing-Walnut-Capital-The-Mill-on-Second-Ave_Part2.pdf

Walnut Capital is on the agenda for the Oakcliffe Community Group of South Oakland’s monthly meeting, this Wednesday 11/11 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is at Community Human Services (CHS) 370 Lawn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
 
Please attend the meeting to hear about Walnut Capital's plans for the site as well as proposed improvements/changes to the adjacent section of the Eliza Furnace Trail.
11/10 2015

Presentation On The Mill Development At Oakcliffe Mtg Wed 11/11 7pm – Pt 1 of 3

pdf icon Planning-Commission-Briefing-Walnut-Capital-The-Mill-on-Second-Ave_Part1.pdf

Walnut Capital is on the agenda for the Oakcliffe Community Group of South Oakland’s monthly meeting, this Wednesday 11/11 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is at Community Human Services (CHS) 370 Lawn St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
 
Please attend the meeting to hear about Walnut Capital's plans for the site as well as proposed improvements/changes to the adjacent section of the Eliza Furnace Trail.
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

Grassroots Green Homes Program Recruiting Participants in Oakland

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Announcing an energy and cost saving program – called Grassroots Green Homes – that Conservation Consultants, Inc. are trying to get off the ground in the neighborhoods of Uptown and Oakland.  This program will provide free energy saving tools and tips to participants – to help residents save money on their electricity and heating bills and reduce their environmental impact.

​They​

 are currently trying to get the word out about this program and generate interest in order to recruit community liaisons (Energy Coaches).  These Energy Coaches will help sign up participants for the program and be their point of contact throughout the year-long program.  

​They​

aim to have ten Energy Coaches who will receive training, support materials, and a small stipend to help enable and encourage energy savings for the 500 participants in the Grassroots Green Homes program.  More information is in the attached flyer.

​For more information about CCI check out their website at
ccicenter.org