Walking and Biking
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is dedicated to maintaining and improving pedestrian and bike infrastructure in Downtown. Here are some helpful tips for getting around tahn on foot or bike.
Biking and Public Transit
Coming Downtown by bike but too far to go all the way by bike? Try taking public transit. All Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses are equipped with bike racks. Bikes can also be brought aboard the T or Mon Incline at any time and stowed in the designated wheel chair spaces. (However, remember: transit riders in wheelchairs have priority over bicycles for these bus spaces.)
Bike Racks in Public Garages
What to do with your bike once you’re in Downtown? All of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority Garages have free sheltered bike racks for public use. Click here to learn more about parking resources in Downtown. In addition, the Third Avenue Garage has a fix-it station open to the public and secure bike parking for lease.
Navigating the City by Bike
Okay, you’ve decided to bike the whole way into Downtown but you’re not sure which roads to take. The first thing you should do is check out BikePGH’s Biking 101 Guide for information on clothing tips, clothing tips, parking your bike, and safety precautions while enjoying your biking experience.
Then you should go to BikePGH’s interactive city bike maps and riverfront trails maps that can show you the best way to get through and around the city while enjoying the gorgeous Pittsburgh scenery. If you’re coming from the East End, once you reach the 16th Street Bridge and Penn Avenue, pick up the Penn Avenue Bike Lane which takes you to Penn & Sixth Street. Or, if you’re coming from the North Shore, take the Clemente Bridge bike lane onto Sixth Street to Sixth and Penn Avenue.
Bike Share Program
But maybe you’re not ready to ride your own bike into Downtown. POGOH, Pittsburgh’s ride-sharing system, is here to give you the option of riding around Downtown without needing your own bike.
Resources for Pedestrians and Cyclists
BikePGH
BikePGH is transforming our streets to make biking and walking commonplace for all Pittsburghers in order to improve our quality of life and reduce the harmful effects of car dependence in our communities.
POGOH
POGOH is Pittsburgh’s bikeshare system. Bikeshare is meant for residents, students, and visitors to take short trips around Pittsburgh.
Walk the Burgh Tours
Explore the heart of Downtown by foot in a small group setting and with a local expert guide.
Pedestrian Wayfinding System
Finding your way around on foot has never been easier with the new world-class pedestrian wayfinding system connecting Downtown, North Shore, and Oakland.
Pittsburgh Walks
Pittsburgh Walks advocates for safe and accessible streets for all pedestrians in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.