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Fwd: HIGHLAND PARK SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
by Highland Park Community Council 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Share / View as a webpage <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fa…> [image: City of Pittsburgh] *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*July 18, 2024 Olga George olga.george(a)pittsburghpa.gov 412-627-0679 Highland Park to Receive Safety Improvements *‘Quick-Build’ Safety Implements to be Rebuilt * *Pittsburgh, PA –* Motorists who travel through Highland Park may notice improvements to previous traffic safety upgrades this week. The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) will begin the process of ‘hardscaping’ this week on Negley Avenue at Bryant Street. ’Hardscaping’ is the term used to describe replacing quick-build traffic safety implements with longer-lasting ones made of more-durable materials. The quick-build curb extensions, in this case, were installed in 2015 and utilized pavement markings and flex posts to effectively increase sightlines and shorten pedestrian crossings. “The innovative minds in the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure have the safety of Pittsburgh residents as their top priority. Their traffic safety measures enhance the well-being of residents and improve roadway safety without the need for extensive construction,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. Two of the four quick-build curb extensions are being removed in favor of permanent concrete curb extensions that will include ADA curb ramps for accessibility. In addition to the above curb extensions and ramps, this intersection will also receive stop signs in order to better control traffic along with high visibility ‘piano key’ style crosswalks and stop bars. The curb extension implementation is expected to be completed by the end of the week while the pavement markings are expected to be completed by the end of the following week. The project is expected to cause minimal traffic disruptions while work is underway. Follow along with current progress on the Negley Ave. Hardscaping Engage Page <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fengage.pittsburghpa.gov%2Fn…> . See map below for work location: [image: HIGHLAND PARK WORK] ### Stay Connected with City of Pittsburgh: [image: Facebook] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcity.of.…> [image: X] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPittsburgh/1/…> [image: you tube] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fyoutube.com%2Fchannel%2FUC-…> [image: Govdelivery] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…> | Unsubscribe <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…> | Help <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.govdelivery.…> ------------------------------ This email was sent to hpccpgh(a)gmail.com using govDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: City of Pittsburgh · 414 Grant St · Pittsburgh, PA 15219 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/414+Grant+St+%C2%B7+Pittsburgh,+PA+15219…> [image: GovDelivery logo] <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com…>

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Larimer Avenue Squash Facility
by Megan Rose 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Thought this may be of interest if like me you've been wondering about all the development across the Meadow Street bridge. [Spotlight] This new $10 million sports and education complex in Larimer is shaping young lives through an unexpected game - East Liberty Development Inc. <https://www.eastliberty.org/spotlight-this-new-10-million-sports-and-educat…>

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Stolen Car notice
by Michelle Engleman 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

We had one of cars stolen overnight from the parking lot at the corner of Jackson & Sheridan. It was locked & the window was busted out when it was taken. It is a taupe colored 2013 Hyundai Elantra, PA lic plat ending in 741. Take care your belongings & please let me know if you see the car. - Michelle Sent from my iPhone (my apologies for any quirky spellcheck issues)

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Comedy show this Saturday at Bryant St Barbershop
by Shannon Norman 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

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Moving sale
by NN 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

Hello all. I am moving and have a few things for sale. I bought this couch in 2022. I ripped the cushion recently and ordered a replacement and they sent me ALL new cushions that I have not used! I have them in the original packaging. So if you, or anyone you know, is looking for a ( practically) brand new couch here it is! I paid over $1300 for it. Vegan leather Carmel colored. Asking $900 OBO. I will also have a couple of Ashley place nightstands, a recumbent exercise bike, and various things ( storage units, shelves) cookware) needed for an apartment or home. Please email me if interested! I’ve never sold online before, so hope this is okay!! I have attached a photo of the couch and this is exactly what it looks like. Thanks! Nancy

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Possible Scam
by Susan Ryan 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

I just got a call from Medicare, unsolicited, and want to warn others. The caller was a woman who sounded like she had made a thousand phone calls today. She wasn't necessarily old but just very tired sounding and announced that she was calling from Medicare. I said at first, as I say to other robo calls, even from those *to whom we donate: * "we don't do anything over the phone" or "I don't answer these calls" and she said "You just did." I was on alert because yesterday I had a call from a friend from out of town who had recently been scammed by an alert on her computer from Medicare which said "there is a problem, do not close your computer, and gave a phone no. to call, WHICH SHE DID, unfortunately. It led to her losing money. So I hung up on this person and am writing to alert you to not engage with someone from Medicare unless they sent a letter in advance or you initiated the call. They only have to succeed with a small fraction of people in order to succeed. We all trust Medicare and scammers know this.

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Fwd: Negley - Bryant traffic safety improvements coming
by Highland Park Community Council 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

*From the Mayor's Office:* Negley Ave area neighbors: The city has programmed a traffic safety betterment project to improve the Negley Ave at Bryant Street intersection and pedestrian crossings. We will begin construction this week and expect work to be completed by the end of July. Please see the below summary from DOMI. - In 2015 a quick-build safety project at Negley Avenue at Bryant Street was installed to improve the pedestrian crossing. Pavement markings and flexposts were used to daylight the intersection and shorten the pedestrian crossing. This location has high pedestrian generators with bus stops present as well as near the business district on Bryant Street. - Planned improvements include two permanent concrete curb extensions which will replace flexposts. Please see diagram below outlining locations. New ADA ramps will be installed along with the curb extensions. All trees at the intersection are to be protected. - In addition to curb extensions, this location will be stop controlled to better manage traffic operations and right of way at the intersection. Crosswalks will be refreshed as part of this project as well. This info is also all summarized on EngagePGH here: https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/neighborhood-traffic-calming/negley-bryant-… As always, reach out if you have questions! I've included relevant team members who lead outreach on this type of work and in this section of the city. Thanks for all you each do! *Rebekkah Ranallo* Neighborhood Services Senior Manager, Office of the Mayor Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Mobile: 412.522.7499 Rebekkah.ranallo(a)pittsburghpa.gov 414 Grant Street, Office 520 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *Click here <https://bit.ly/WhatsGoodPGH> to subscribe to the Mayor's Office e-newsletter!* -- Click here to visit our website <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Techie talk about the Neighborhood mailing list
by Rudolph T. Maceyko 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

Neighbors, The Highland Park Neighborhood email list is 22 years old. It uses tried-and-true mailing list tech, with all (or nearly all) of the modern things a site must do to function on the modern email world. Big mail providers have notched up their anti-spam practices to the point where it’s hard to be a little mail provider. You can see this when you get notices that a message from the list to you has bounced. If you would like to be involved in discussions about what to do next, and if you know what SMTP, SPF, & DKIM mean, reply to me. We’ll get together and figure it out. Thanks! Rudy 412-414-6189

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Babysitter/mother’s helper needed!
by Laurie Hanniford 15 Jul '24

15 Jul '24

Hi neighbors, I’m searching for a babysitter/mother’s helper for the month of August and possibly longer. I have 2 boys - almost 5 and just 3 - and am looking for someone to hang at our house/take them to the park (walkable from our house) for a few hours 2-3 afternoons a week and some Saturdays, ideally. The boys are sweet but active, so looking for someone who doesn’t mind getting down and playing with them. We are a non-smoking but cat friendly house. Please contact me via email if you are interested. Flexible with timing and with hourly rate. Thank you, Laurie (North Sheridan Ave) Sent from my iPhone

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St. Jude Parish festival at St Raphael on Aug 2,3 and 4
by ginny norkus 15 Jul '24

15 Jul '24

Hi neighbors, We are weeks away from the festival held yearly at St. Raphael. There will be fun things for everyone like games, a kidz zone, good food, basket raffles and a flea market. Btw, if you have anything to donate to the flea market, we are taking donations on wednesdays from 5-7pm and saturdays from 10-noon through july 27. You can take your donations to gallagher hall, which is beyond the church and through the cyclone fence. Anything that you have is appreciated! Hope to see you at the festival!

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