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The Big Chill

In Getting Around on February 17, 2010 at 8:42 am

photo courtesy Todd Kilgore

Attention All Downtown Residents!  We want to hear how YOU got around during the big snow of 2010!  Leave your comments below and email your photos to: downtownpittsburgh@gmail.com.  We’ll post and share your stories and images with our readers about how you spent the BIG CHILL of 2010! Read the rest of this entry »

Parades Downtown in 2010

In Getting Around, Who Knew on February 5, 2010 at 3:03 pm

Here is the list of known parades at this time (2/5/10).  We’ll update this list as information becomes available.

DOWNTOWN PARADES 2010 Schedule

  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Sat. March 13 – 10:30 am
  • Labor Day Parade –Mon. September 6 – 10:00 am
  • African American Heritage Day Parade – Sat. October 2 – 11am to 1pm
  • Columbus Day Parade – Saturday, October 9– 10:00 am –  Bloomfield
  • Veterans Day Parade – Thursday.  November 11 – 10:30 am to 1pm
  • “Celebrate The Season” Holiday Parade – Sat. November. 27- 9am to 11am Read the rest of this entry »

Cars – A Waste of Space

In Getting Around on January 14, 2010 at 11:20 pm

Now that you live Downtown, you don’t feel as connected to your car, do you?  Why would you?  You can walk faster and cheaper to almost everywhere within 2 miles than you can drive and park there.  This makes me wonder, “Is my car worth the cost?”

According to the government, vehicles costs make up almost 10 percent of the average consumer’s budget.  Read the rest of this entry »

Bus Fare Changes Take Effect Jan. 1

In Getting Around on December 30, 2009 at 9:23 am

New fares and fare zones for Port Authority of Allegheny County transit services go into effect on Jan. 1, 2010.bus passes

The Downtowner Zone (the package for trips to Station Square or the North Shore from Downtown) and Zone 3 will be eliminated and absorbed into Zone 1 and Zone 2, respectively.  Read the rest of this entry »

Carriage and Trolley – only until 12/26!

In Getting Around on December 15, 2009 at 11:43 am

Planning to do a little neighborhood holiday shopping? (You should! Remember the 3/50 project?) 

FAP Holly TrolleyTake advantage of the free Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley, which stops at our neighborhood stores. You probably won’t want to cook when you get home so check out the dining directory or download the Late Night\Weekend Dining Guide. 

Drop off the bags at home, grab your sweetie, have a relaxing, well-pachorse and carriageed dinner Read the rest of this entry »

Bike Commuting 101

In Getting Around on November 15, 2009 at 8:18 am

While this booklet focuses on commuting to work, it is a great guide to urban biking.  Bike 101

This fun-to-read comic book style educational tool will help you, or a friend in need, learn some urban riding basics, laws, and practical advice for navigating the city.  Everything from what to wear to navigating intersections is covered.  The basic contents are:

  1. Plan the route
  2. Get your bike ready
  3. How to bike to work
  4. Safety

View the guide at www.bike-pgh.org/101

Veteran’s Day Parade Route

In Getting Around on November 10, 2009 at 12:47 pm

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

Effective Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day), 2009 From Approximately 9:30 AM Until 2:00 PM (Setup to begin at Melody Tent Site at 8:30 AM)

 The City of Pittsburgh has provided a permit to the Federation of War Veterans Societies of Allegheny County to hold its annual Veterans’ Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

 Setup for the parade will begin at the Melody Tent site above the Mellon Arena at 8:30 AM.

 The parade is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:30 AM and conclude around 2:00 PM. Read the rest of this entry »

Light Up Night® 11/20 Schedule

In Events, Getting Around on October 28, 2009 at 2:24 pm

49th Annual Light Up Night®Light_Up_Night_2008

November 20, 2009

It’s a night like no other in Downtown Pittsburgh with fun for the entire family including children’s activities, Macy’s holiday window unveiling, the lighting of the Highmark Unity Tree, ice skating, carriage rides, holiday displays and lights galore! Plus, hear live performances by

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PORT AUTHORITY APPROVES CHANGES

In Getting Around on October 23, 2009 at 12:01 pm

PAT logoPort Authority of Allegheny County approved plans on Friday, October 23, 2009, that will bring sweeping improvements to its route system and fare levels starting in 2010.

The Authority’s Board of Directors approved changes to its bus and light rail system that will be phased in over the next two years. The first route changes

 

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City Plans for Bicycle Route Plan

In Getting Around on October 15, 2009 at 1:48 pm

PRESS RELEASE

CITY RELEASES RFP FOR BICYLE ROUTE AND SIGNAGE PLAN

 
  (PITTSBURGH) October 15, 2009    Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced today that the Department of City Planning has issued Requests for Proposals (RFP) for a bicycle route and signage plan. The Citywide plan will provide the City with a blue print for developing bicycle routes complete with a wayfinding and destination signage network.City Planning will hire a consultant team to develop the plan that will identify bicycle routes that connect cyclists to the City’s many neighborhoods, business districts, cultural amenities and recreational areas.  The selected routes will be identified and aided by wayfinding and destination signage.The planning process will begin this winter and is expected to be completed by summer of 2010. The plan, which is funded by the City, will be guided by public input and a Steering Committee consisting of City staff, transportation professionals and representatives from community organizations. Once the plan is completed, the City will initiate plans for installation.

The RFP is posted on the Department of City Planning’s website, www.planpgh.com, and on the national and regional American Planning Association websites.

Proposals are due to City Planning by 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 12th, 2009. The Steering Committee will review and score the plans to select a consultant in December.