Traffic Calming Construction Coming to Three City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

Traffic Calming Construction Coming to Three City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

PITTSBURGH — The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is pleased to announce another phase of traffic calming measures on three additional corridors in the City of Pittsburgh.

1. Beacon Street: from Shady Avenue to Bartlett Street in Squirrel Hill South
2. Bedford Avenue: from Devilliers Street to Francis Street in Bedford Dwellings and Middle Hill
3. Homewood Avenue: from Reynolds Street to Monticello Street in Point Breeze, Point Breeze North, Homewood North, and Homewood South

Data collected in 2021 indicated that more than 50% of vehicles traveling on each street exceeded the posted speed limit of 25 mph, with 85th percentile speeds over 32 mph or more.  The rate of speeding along with crash history in these areas indicated a strong need for a traffic calming intervention.

Each project will include the construction of speed humps and other pedestrian improvements including hi-visibility crosswalks. Permanent signage and pavement markings will be installed to alert motorists of approaching speed humps.

Work is tentatively expected to begin on each corridor as follows:

• Beacon Street – July 20, 2022
  • The road will be closed to traffic during construction but flaggers will be stationed at each end in order to allow bus access and local traffic access to/from their residences
• Bedford Avenue – July 27, 2022
  • The road will be closed to traffic during construction but flaggers will be stationed at each end in order to allow bus access and local traffic access to/from their residences
• Homewood Avenue – August 2, 2022
  • One lane of traffic will be closed to traffic, with flaggers stationed at each end in order to allow alternating traffic

The duration for each project expected to last two to three days, weather permitting. Hours of construction will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Temporary no parking signage will be posted throughout the corridor where work is taking place.

For any questions about this project or other traffic calming projects, individuals may contact DOMI’s Traffic Calming Division by email at trafficcalming@pittsburghpa.gov. Additional information about these projects and the traffic calming program can be found at https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/neighborhood-traffic-calming.

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