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Featured Posts
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Oakland Integrated Mobility Study: New TDM planning effort aims to improve mobility and access in Oakland
- May 11, 2026
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Launched on May 11, 2026, the Oakland Integrated Mobility Study (OIMS) aims to make it easier, safer, and more convenient to travel to, from, through, and...
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SPC seeks feedback on updates to 10-county region's Long Range Transportation Plan & Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
- May 4, 2026
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) is updating the Built to Thrive: Long-Range Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy...
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Next Virtual Public Meeting for I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project is May 13
- May 4, 2026
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Next public meeting for I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 5:00-6:30pm – online...
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Getting Around: Making Smart Transportation Choices, an interactive presentation resource for Oakland area commuters
- May 1, 2026
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Making an Impact through the Power of Choice For Oakland area commuters, making smart travel choices starts with knowing what's available to you, and...
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Bulit to Thrive: SPC seeks input on updates to Long Range Transportation Plan & Commprehensive Economic Development Strategy through May 10
- May 1, 2026
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is seeking feedback on updates to the 10-county region's Long Range Transportation Plan & Comprehensive Economic...
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PSA: CommuteInfo is looking to add vanpool riders for commuter routes to Oakland and Downtown
- Apr 16, 2026
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Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission CommuteInfo program is looking for individuals interested in joining vanpool groups with routes into Oakland and...
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Find a Carpool/Vanpool - Free Ride Matching for Commuters Traveling from East, West, North, South via CommuteInfo
- Nov 21, 2025
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CommuteInfo is an incredibly valuable commuter resource provided by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC). Through their FREE ride-matching...
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Installation of new Pittsburgh Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage underway in Oakland, Downtown & North Side
- Mar 11, 2025
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At a Glance: For the Oakland area, the Pittsburgh Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage Project includes 12 kiosks and 22 directional signs (from a total of 129...
Other Updates
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit to transition from ConnectCard to next-gen fare card system, ReadyFare
- May 8, 2026
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will soon be transitioning from the existing ConnectCard fare card system to a new, next-generation fare card system...
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DOMI Seeks Community Input on State of Mobility & Safety Perception to Better Understand Pittsburgh Travel
- May 8, 2026
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In an effort to establish a data-driven baseline that informs policy, planning, and investment decisions for the city, Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility...
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Pittsburgh DOMI resumes milling/paving program in 2026 with work on portions of Forbes Ave & more
- May 4, 2026
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Pittsburgh milling and paving program resumes this week impacting sections of Forbes Avenue, Aylesboro Ave, Beechwood Blvd, and more. City of Pittsburgh...
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New traffic pattern on Fifth Ave in Oakland with three lanes between Bellefield & Craft down to one lane at Craft
- May 4, 2026
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New traffic patterns in place this week will remain in place through end of June 2026 with three traffic lanes shifted to right on Fifth Avenue between...
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Major citywide travel route disruptions throughout morning/afternoon for Pittsburgh Marathon event on Sunday, May 3
- May 1, 2026
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Major citywide travel route disruptions throughout morning/afternoon for Pittsburgh Marathon event. Most roads will reopen gradually by late afternoon...
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Transportation Impacts of NFL Draft April 23-25
- Apr 15, 2026
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The NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh from April 23-25. The event is expected to result in citywide traffic congestion and extremely limited parking availability...
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Schedule Extended for Current Commercial/Forward/Nine Mile Run Closure at the I-376 Commercial Street Bridge (Plus a Look at Full I-376 Closure Coming Summer 2026)
- Jan 30, 2026
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This article was originally published on December 3, 2025, and was updated on January 30, 2026. Latest schedule update: The current closure impacting...
