- May 11th, 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 around Oakland by supporting Travel Demand Management (TDM) and identifying first and last mile options that encourage the use of multimodal alternatives to single-occupant vehicles which can help decrease the total number of vehicles in Oakland, alleviate congestion, and improve air quality through lower vehicle emissions.
As a major destination for education, healthcare, employment, and culture—and the third-largest "downtown" area in Pennsylvania—moving through the Oakland neighborhood can be challenging. The Oakland Integrated Mobility Study will be taking a comprehensive look at how transportation operates today to, ultimately, identify practical opportunities for improving mobility and access for all who live, work, learn, or visit Oakland.
Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) using federal planning funding, the study is one of many recommended actions identified in the Mobility Chapter of The Oakland Plan, the City of Pittsburgh's neigbhorhood plan adopted by the Planning Commission in June 2022.
The OIMS will examine public transit, institutional shuttles, walking and biking conditions, micromobility, curbside management, and first and last mile connections, combining data analysis with community input to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for better connecting people with where they need to go.
Public and stakeholder engagement is a central part of the process to ensure local voices help shape future strategies. Community members and project stakeholders will have multiple opportunities to learn more and share feedback throughout the study.
Planning efforts through December 2026 will include data collection, site visits, interviews, public outreach activities, a multi-day planning charrette, and a final web-based report to share the study's findings and recommendations. OTMA will lead the effort in partnership with Oakland community organizations, institutions, the City of Pittsburgh, regional transit agencies, and PennDOT.
According to OTMA Executive Director, Mavis Rainey, "Oakland serves thousands of people every day, yet transportation in the neighborhood can feel complex and disconnected. This study is about understanding those challenges and working together to identify solutions that improve access, safety, and coordination across the transportation system."
For more information and to stay informed about upcoming engagement opportunities, visit the City of Pittsburgh's EngagePGH page dedicated to the project or contact Mavis Rainey at Oakland Transportation Management Association.
