Pittsburgh Bike Route Plan
UPDATE 8/25:
If there are other categories of biking issues that should be represented on this map, email Stephen Patchan (Pittsburgh Bike Ped Coordinator) at Stephen.Patchan@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
Welcome! This interactive map is provided to gather comments from the public related to creating a network of signed bike routes in the City. We are looking for information about streets and routes that you use, destinations that should be included on the routes and bicyclist's wayfinding needs. The comments will be used to select routes for and plan a network of signed bike routes in the City of Pittsburgh.
To begin the process:
On the upper right hand corner, click on “login.”
Login: bikepgh
Password: bikepgh
You can participate in three ways:
1) You can place a marker (point) on the map, assign it to a category (see legend on the right side of the map), and make a comment about the location or condition you are pointing out.
--Add markers by clicking on the "Add Marker" link at the top of the page and then clicking the appropriate location in the map. Please enter a short, descriptive title and select a category from the legend. Use the “Description” field to elaborate further on the nature of the issue addressed or improvement suggested.
2) You can draw a line on the map to represent a route, and place one or more markers on it to provide a comment that explains what the line represents.
--Add lines by clicking the “Start A Path” link at the top of the page and then clicking at successive points on the map to indicate the direction of the path. (Note: More than two points are required to make a curved path) Promote at least one of path’s end points to a marker by clicking on the end point and clicking “Promote to Marker” in the call-out box. Please enter a short, descriptive title and category. Use the “Description” field to elaborate.
3) You can add a comment about a location that another person has already placed on the map.
--Add comments by clicking on the “Add Comment” link provided at the bottom of the callout box for each marker. Please keep comments friendly and constructive.
Remember that you can use different map views by selecting "Map", "Satellite," or "Hybrid."
Please show us any of the following items on the Map:
1) Destinations to which signed routes are needed.
2) Places where safety or operational signs might help the cyclists more safely navigate a difficult area.
3) Destinations or parts of town that less experienced cyclists may be hesitant to explore due to lack of familiarity with the area.
4) Where two routes are possible, preferences for one or the other.
5) Hazards along existing routes.
6) Little known, but useful trail access points.
7) Wayfinding needs at trail access points.
8) Locations where contra-flow bicycle accommodations are needed.
(This could also be described as streets where one way operations are problematic to bike travel.)
9) Best routes for conquering unavoidable hills.
10) Highly popular recreational routes.
