Bike Pittsburgh

There’s a very real possibility that bus and T service will come to a screeching halt in the next month or two if the Local 85 transit operators vote to strike. This will be very difficult for the thousands of folks who rely on transit everyday to get to work, run errands, visit friends and family, or just to go out for a night on the town. Bike Pittsburgh is not taking sides in these negotiations between the transit operators and Port Authority management. We’re just here to help you get to all the places you did with transit, but under the power of your own two feet.

Learn more about the strike and tips on how to ride to work »

Latest BikePGH Updates:

• New 2009 Pittsburgh Bike Map now available!! Full of improvements and new information.
• East Liberty Blvd goes on a safety improving “Road Diet.” gets bike lanes.

Also in the news…
Pittsburgh sees a 37% increase in bike commuting in 2007
According to the most recent American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau, bike commuting took off in 2007 here in Pittsburgh. Commuting to work by bike, an activity that .8 percent of Pittsburghers engaged in in 2006, increased 37.5 percent in 2007 to 1.1 percent landing us in the top 11 cities in the United States. Read more»

And don’t forget about the great news regarding Mayor Ravenstahl and Councilman Dowd supporting biking and walking in Pittsburgh! Read what the City is doing to encourage biking»

Resources:

» Check out our Pittsburgh Bike Map
» Learn how to ride safely
» Become a member of Bike Pittsburgh

Did you know?

Bikes are one of the greenest, healthiest and economical modes of transportation? Find out more: bike-pgh.org/green

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