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.
Don’t see a date that works for you? Contact us at info@pittsburghwalks.org to get trained!
Save the dates! Safe Sidewalks Crew Neighborhood Blitzes in 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 (sign up coming soon)
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
When: Saturday, February 14th, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
The Safe Sidewalks Crew is a group of volunteers collecting information about the quality and accessibility of sidewalks across the City of Pittsburgh that will be used to help see where repairs and new sidewalks are most needed. 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.