About the Safe Sidewalks Crew
Pittsburgh Walks has launched a sidewalk assessment project in partnership with BikePGH, Access Mob Pittsburgh, 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 app 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 app to start reporting issues.
Useful Links:
Safe Sidewalks Crew Training (Virtual)
When: March 26th, 6 - 7:30pm
At this training you will learn what makes a sidewalk safe and accessible, and we'll show you how to use a mobile "app" you can use to share your observations about sidewalk quality.
You can attend on your own, or bring a group of neighbors, friends, family, or coworkers!
Safe Sidewalks Crew Blitz: Oakland
When: March 28th & April 11th, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: 3/28 at Friendship Community Church on Robinson, 4/11 at OPDC on Semple
You can attend these events whether or not you’ve been trained to volunteer with the Safe Sidewalks Crew! We’ll give you a quick lesson on how to use the app, and you’ll get assigned several blocks to walk with a buddy and collect data. You just need to bring a mobile device and your walking shoes.
Safe Sidewalks Crew Training (Hosted by Lawrenceville Corporation)
When: April 9th, 6 - 7:30pm
Where: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Lawrenceville: 279 Fisk St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
At this training you will learn what makes a sidewalk safe and accessible, and we'll show you how to use a mobile "app" you can use to share your observations about sidewalk quality.
You can attend on your own, or bring a group of neighbors, friends, family, or coworkers!
Safe Sidewalks Crew Blitz: West End
When: Wednesday, April 8th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Where: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh West End: Meeting Room
You can attend these events whether or not you’ve been trained to volunteer with the Safe Sidewalks Crew! We’ll give you a quick lesson on how to use the app, and you’ll get assigned several blocks to walk with a buddy and collect data. You just need to bring a mobile device and your walking shoes.
Safe Sidewalks Crew Blitz: Manchester
When: Saturday, April 11th, 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Community College of Allegheny County: Jones Hall
You can attend these events whether or not you’ve been trained to volunteer with the Safe Sidewalks Crew! We’ll give you a quick lesson on how to use the app, and you’ll get assigned several blocks to walk with a buddy and collect data. You just need to bring a mobile device and your walking shoes.