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Featured Posts
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Utilize Park-and-Ride Lots across the region to link up with PRT/Westmoreland transit service or a registered CommuteInfo carpool
- Jul 10, 2026
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Alternatives to driving alone during the 25-day continuous around-the-clock closure of I-376 Parkway East in the area of the Commercial Street Bridge...
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Use 511PA for real-time detour route travel estimates and hands-free navigation that incorporates the most comprehensive set of real-time traffic data available from any resource during the I-376 Commercial Street Bridge closure through August 3
- Jul 10, 2026
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As commuters adjust their travel routes to navigate around the impacts of the I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project work zone in the weeks,...
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I-376 Parkway East Closure Begins at 9pm on Friday, July 10 with Significant Detour Impacts through August 3
- Jul 10, 2026
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Beginning at 9:00 p.m. Friday night, July 10, the official 25-day around-the-clock closure of I-376 Parkway East approaching will begin. Travel lane...
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PennDOT seeks public comment on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program through June 30
- Jun 23, 2026
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PennDOT seeks public comment on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program through June 30 before the Draft STIP is then submitted to federal...
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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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The Oakland Integrated Mobility Study (OIMS) aims to make it easier, safer, and more convenient to travel to, from, through, and around Oakland by...
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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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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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Before continuous closure begins June 29, Commercial Street/Forward Avenue & Nine Mile Run Trail will close briefly this Thursday, June 25 for a "test run" related to the bridge reconstruction project
- Jun 23, 2026
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A short-term closure of Commercial Street/Forward Avenue between Whipple Street & Summerlea Drive will occur Thursday, June 25 from 6am-4pm. Nine Mile...
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First two new PRTX Station frames are up on Forbes Ave, work continues in Oakland/Uptown
- Jun 23, 2026
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According to the latest from Pittsburgh Regional Transit's construction updates portal website, the first and second new PRTX bus station shelters have...
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25-day Full Closure of I-376 Parkway East Begins Friday, July 10 detouring high volume of local/interstate traffic through the Oakland area along posted detour routes
- Jun 5, 2026
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The next major traffic impacts related to the I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement project are right around the corner with the full 25-day closure...
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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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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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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...
