NEWS & NOTES
Map of Northside Bike Loops (Click here)
Northside Bike/Ped Committee Featured in Pittsburgh City Paper
The Northside Bike/Ped Committee is organized by the Northside Leadership Conference. Interested Northside bicyclists should contact Stephanie Miller at Stephanie@pittsburghnorthside.com. Read the article for further details.
Car Free Friday Northside Recap on Bike Pittsburgh
The NSLC-managed Car Free Friday Northside event was recently highlighted in a recap by Lou F. that was posted on Bike Pittsburgh's website.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Northside Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee is a sub-committee of the Northside Leadership Conference. We are a group of concerned residents and business owners who advocate for improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure on the Northside of Pittsburgh. We also encourage and promote activities for bicyclists and pedestrians on the Northside as well as advocate for improved safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians.
OBJECTIVES
- Improve bicycle and pedestrian signage
- Promote the installation and use of bike racks
- Plan, promote and/or implement bicycle and pedestrian events throughout the Northside
- Establish bike lane and bike trail connections between the existing riverfront trails, Allegheny Commons Park, and Riverview Park
- Establish bike and pedestrian connections to Northside Cultural and Tourist attractions
- Work with other city-wide organizations, such as Friends of the Riverfront, Riverlife, BikePGH, and City government to coordinate and implement policies, plans and procedures to upgrade the bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure on the Northside
- Work with property owners regarding trail access and promote the economic benefits of bike and pedestrian trails
- Work with initiatives that focus on pedestrian related issues
SHORT-TERM GOALS
- Establish signed routes between the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and Allegheny Commons Park within 6 months
- Establish signed route between terminus of the Ohio River Trail and the Grand Avenue Entrance into Riverview Park within 6 months
- Establish bike loop connections via signage and bike lanes throughout the Northside within 18 months
- Establish dedicated bike route between Riverview Park’s Riverview Entrance and Three Rivers Heritage Trail via Perrysville Avenue and East Street within 3 years
LONG-TERM GOALS
- Act as de facto bike and pedestrian advocacy group for Northside communities
- Establish a clearly marked bike network (bike lanes, sharrows) within 3 years (if not sooner)
SUPPORT
The Bike/Ped Committee is an initiative of the Northside Leadership Conference that has been supported by the Northside Leadership Conference and the Northside Community Development Fund. As the committee continues to grow and develop, the committee will continue to seek additional support from community partnerships and foundations. If you are interested in supporting the Bike/Ped Committee’s efforts, please contact Stephanie Miller at 412-330-2554 or Stephanie@pittsburghnorthside.com.
JOIN
If you are interested in joining the Bike/Ped Committee, please contact Stephanie Miller at 412-330-2554 or Stephanie@pittsburghnorthside.com.
Northside Bike/Ped Committee Member List (CLICK HERE)