Safe Sidewalks Crew
About the Safe Sidewalks Crew
Pittsburgh Walks has launched a sidewalk assessment project in partnership with BikePGH, Access Mob Pittsburgh, Riverlife, and the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.
We are organizing volunteers to assess the quality of sidewalks in Pittsburgh, and record findings via a mobile online survey developed by the City. The collected data helps the City identify where sidewalks need to be improved or built, prioritize pedestrian infrastructure projects, and make the case for funding. Meanwhile, the volunteers who collect the data are building a community to advocate for the infrastructure we need to thrive.
How to get involved
Anyone can join the Safe Sidewalks Crew! We need people power to collect a huge amount of data on Pittsburgh’s sidewalks. The goal is to have sidewalks that can be used by everyone, especially people with disabilities and older community members.
Follow these steps to join the crew:
Step 1. Get trained! Sign up for one of the upcoming trainings below, or contact us for training and access to the app.
Step 2. Take a walk.
Step 3. Use the online survey to start reporting sidewalk conditions.
Useful Links:
Upcoming Events
Accessibility Note: Most Safe Sidewalks Crew walks and sidewalk audits will include sections with sidewalks that have structural issues and obstructions, and are out of compliance with ADA. But, of course, this work couldn’t exist without the insights of people with disabilities. When you register for a walk, feel free to let us know if you use a mobility device or have individual accessibility questions, and we will coordinate with you to find a feasible route and accessible meeting point.
Safe Sidewalks Crew Neighborhood Blitz: Troy Hill
When: Saturday, November 7th, 10am - 12pm
Where: De Fer Coffee & Tea, 1800 Rialto St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Join the Safe Sidewalks Crew and Troy Hill Citizens for a neighborhood sidewalk audit. We will be using a web based survey to help assess the conditions of sidewalks on a block by block level, helping the City of Pittsburgh to plan and prioritize infrastructure work in the area.
Troy Hill has the least amount of sidewalks covered in the city, but you are going to change that!
No training required, other than to watch a 15 minute video before the event if you haven’t used the survey before.
Safe Sidewalks Crew Volunteer Training
When: Thursday, November 12th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: Zoom
At this training you will learn what makes a sidewalk safe and accessible, and we'll show you how to use a simple web survey to share your observations about sidewalk quality. After you are trained, you can use the survey to report on sidewalk conditions in your neighborhood or anywhere else in Pittsburgh.