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January 2008
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The January 2008 eMessenger is sponsored by:
Reach thousands of bicyclists in and around the city by advertising with Bike Pittsburgh. Contact info@bike-pgh.org for rates.
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Port Authority Agrees to Outfit New Buses With Racks
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Adding 25% more racks to the system in 2008
 The Port Authority of
Allegheny County has
agreed to outfit all 100 new
buses to be purchased this
year with bike racks.
This will increase the total
number of bike racks in the
fleet to approximately 500.
There are approximately
850 buses in the fleet.
Click on the image to watch a video on how to use the racks
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City Hosts Complete Streets Seminar
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A Street is not complete unless it accomodates all users
 On January 30th, The Pittsburgh Bureau of Transportation and Engineering hosted a Complete Streets Web Seminar, funded by Pittsburgh Partnership on Neighborhood Development and conducted by the American Planning Association.
The hour and a half presentation covered basic to advanced principles of Complete Streets, from adopting policies (.pdf download) to specific examples of Complete Streets. It was an informative presentation that was sure to spark creativity in the nearly 50 engineers, planners, and urban designers in attendance.
If you're interested in keeping on top of what's going on nationwide in terms of Complete Streets, Sign up for the Complete Streets monthly email newsletter. If you want to get involved locally, call or write your elected officials and ask them to support Complete Streets locally.
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Shady Liberty Footbridge Revealed
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A new connection to be built in 2008
At a public meeting on January 30th, artist Sheila Klein unveiled her designs for a pedestrian/bike bridge that will connect Shadyside to East Liberty. The new bridge will reach over the East Bus Way and rail lines, to link the new Eastside Development with Ellsworth Avenue at Spahr Street.
This will provide a much-needed connection between the two neighborhoods, which currently only connect via Shady, Highland, and Negley Avenues.
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Street and Trail Closures, Openings, and Detours
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 Casino Trail Detour in the Works
Thanks for your patience! We appreciate the positive feedback from all out members and supporters in the development of a detour around the Majestic Star Casino Construction. Your input has helped Friends of the Riverfront, Bike Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh develop a safe and viable detour. We are in the process of finalizing the route for pedestrians and bicyclists and hope to post directional signage shortly. Click here for a recent article about the process. The temporary detour is estimated to be in place for less than 16 months. Additional details and renderings of the restored North Shore Trail coming shortly.
North Shore Trail - Bay Foods Pipeline
Friends of the Riverfront, Riverlife Task Force and the City of Pittsburgh have been working with Bay Foods in the replacement effort of an existing waterline running beneath the North Shore Trail adjacent to the Heinz Lofts. We anticipate a temporary well signed detour along River Avenue for two months during the winter months. Additional details to follow. South Side Trail - PA American Water Project
Please note: Pennsylvania American Water has begun the process of replacing their aging pumping station at Beck's Run adjacent to the South Side Trail. Several large trucks a day will use the trail to access their construction site on the banks of the Monongahela River. We do not anticipate this process impeding normal trail usage. Please email FoR with any questions or concerns. Millvale Avenue Bridge ReopeningThe week of February 11th, the Millvale Avenue Bridge in Bloomfield will reopen complete with Shared Lane Markings. More of your BikePGH membership dollars hard at work!
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Pittsburgh Cycling Calendar
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All Things Cycling and More!
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to view our full calendar of events. For
details click on the individual events. Our calendar is syndicated so
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If you have a
bike event you'd like to submit, just contact us. Be sure to answer all the typical questions: who, what, where, when, why, and how much.
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Join the Movement!
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 Become a Member, and Support a Bike-Friendly Pittsburgh
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Bike Pittsburgh is on the cutting-edge of urban environmetalism. The
work we do makes our streets safer for nonmotorized transportation,
reduces pollution, and gets people healthy. Show your support and join today!
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Geek Out on Bikes in Our Online Forums
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Get linked-in with the Pittsburgh cycling community!
Find out about fun Pittsburgh cycling events, meet other cyclists, peddle your wares, ask questions, or just hang out and have a laugh on our message board.
It's FREE, fun, and a great way to get involved.
Click here to get connected today!
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Richard King Mellon Foundation, Heinz Endowments, and The Benter Foundation for their generous support.
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