Enhance Active Transportation Experience

So much of the richness of Pittsburgh as an urban destination is based in its collection of 90 neighborhoods. However, visitors have reported being unable to easily explore the city due to the lack of access and connectivity between neighborhoods and the attractions they host. As alternative low-impact transportation options continue to grow in the market- including e-scooters and bike share (POGOH, Pittsburgh’s bikeshare program, will be expanding by 22 stations in 2023 and recently announced a regional vision that will increase accessibility across the City) – Pittsburgh should focus on better knitting these systems and networks, as well as prioritizing people first streets and areas at the core of visitor-supporting neighborhoods such as Downtown, North Side, The Strip, Oakland, and Lawrenceville. Such efforts will help facilitate the ‘park-once-and-walk’ practice amongst residents and visitors; improve overall mobility and circulation within the city; and create a distinct sense of place.