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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Complete Streets funding increase
An extra $1.3 million for Complete Streets projects — safer streets for walkers, bikers, and drivers — funded entirely by federal highway dollars at no cost to the city.
Allegheny River Green Boulevard project
Council took up a $566,108.95 engineering agreement (80% reimbursable) and an amended PennDOT agreement raising the project cap to $4.61 million for the Allegheny River Green Boulevard project.
Permit parking waiver for caregivers
A resident got a $40 ticket while helping a friend with dementia get his medication, because permit-parking rules cap visits at one hour. He asked Council to pass an ordinance creating a waiver for people assisting residents.
North Shore lane controls, Fort Pitt Park, and riverfront trail grants
The city accepted a $739,007 PennDOT grant for North Shore overhead lane use controls, plus DCNR grants for the Fort Pitt Park renovation and Allegheny Riverfront Trail connectivity planning — all at no cost to the city beyond the matched capital budget dollars.
Sidewalk Obstructions and Construction Maintenance
A resident highlighted pedestrian safety hazards caused by unfinished sidewalk construction blocking walkways for children and seniors near schools.