“The sidewalks are already in shambles, overcrowded, and unsafe. Now you are encouraging pedestrians to walk in a bike lane and risk getting hit by a rage filled driver. I would rather see speed bumps to slow traffic and working traffic lights that allow safe crossings. This plan does not make the area safer.”

“Frequent the strip for the shopping, bike lane would make accessibility too difficult.”

“We go the strip quite frequently and traffic is already an issue, but going to 1 lane, you are forcing people to NOT want to come at all. This is a horrible idea.”

“The Strip has already seen many changes, but this proposed change is over the top.”

“This plan will have a negative impact on me as a consumer by impeding traffic to only one lane.
There is definitely more vehicles on the streets than bicycles, Eliminating a vehicle lane is ridiculous and counterproductive for consumers and visitors to the Strip. I am opposed to this plan and it should be scrapped.”

“We have enough bike lanes in Pittsburgh that are unused and causing congestion. If people want a bike only dedication, invest in the trail along the river”

“Dangerous plan for emergency vehicles. What are you thinking?”

“Leave the strip the way it is. The only way I can see an improvement is is there was a way for more parking. This is a terrible plan. Leave the strip district the way it is”

“I hate to see you ruin the businesses in the Strip to have more bike lanes. You have already messed up most of the city. Stop doing this!”

“Leave it alone. How many friggin bike lanes do we need!?”

“SAVE THE STRIP”

“Don’t change the strip!”

“Going to the strip is a family tradition.
It part of Pittsburgh and growing up here. When my family comes from our if town. We go to the Strip for the day.
It's the soul of Pittsburgh.”

“Please do not change the Strip. We love it as it is! Parking is a premium on the Strip!”

“I was born in the Strip, baptized at St. Patrick's Church, have shopped there all my life. Changing a main street to make accommodations for the few bikers who use it on a daily basis, while ignoring the needs of businesses that make the Strip district a thriving market and tourist area, does not make sense! Once approved, these changes will be in effect year round. How many bikers are out there in the winter?? Face it! Pittsburgh is not a bike riding city and cannot be forced to be one. Don't let BIKE Pgh run our city planning or ruin the strip! BTW has anyone ever counted the biker riders on a daily basis? I think not.”

“Why does it have to be Penn ave? Make the bike lane on Railroad Street or the alley between Penn and Liberty.”

“Enough with the bike lanes. Idiot Peduto already messed things up enough with his bike lane BS. Traffic in this city needs to get BETTER, NOT WORSE.

EJECT MAYOR GAINEY ASAP”

“A one lane Penn Ave is not conducive to traffic in the Strip . It will devastate merchants that are the Strip”

“I am an avid biker, and am still against this plan. There are a few, better ways to navigate The Strip on a bike; there are not many bikes in that section of town…maybe a few commuters, and one lane of Penn is blocked more than half the time. The Strip is now, with the terminal upgrade, a destination like never before.
Don't Mess With The Strip.

Work on fixing the South Side.”

“I have always loved shopping in the strip district. So many interesting things to see and do. Do not destroy the city further. We love our city THE WAY IT IS!!!!”

“It would ruin the strip worse then the bike lanes.”

“To me as a native Pittsburgher, the Strip represents local business, respect to the history of this city, and diversity. These proposed measures take away from the essence of the strip itself and instead prioritize gentrification.”

“Do not change the strip district! It is our local grocery area”

“My wife and I have lived in Pittsburgh for 7 years and rely on the strip district for fresh produce and other food. We strongly oppose the city's plan and are willing to help in anyway to make sure it doesn't change.”

“Segregated bike lanes can be created on liberty or railroad streets for those who do not like to share the roadway”

“Love the strip. Great part of Pittsburgh”

“My kids and I travel to the strip several times a year specifically to shop. I travel to the strip to ride my bike. Please do the right thing and keep the strip how it is.”

“Have come to the strip since I was a child with my mother. Must save the Strip.”

“The excuse that Bike Pittsburgh/DOMI wants to make Penn Ave one lane for safety is a false position. If the city council and Mayor's office care about safety put a traffic light on 21st and Smallman, a very dangerous intersection. I live there and I see the near accidents every day. Spring brings major construction and will add hundreds of new apartments and townhomes, making every intersection and street important to transportation. Bike lanes are on Smallman, the river trail and Waterfront/railroad street is used by many bikers to and from the city. Common sense needed please!“

“Please don’t destroy what is one of Pittsburgh’s unique jewels. Our family has created many traditions and memories. One lane ? Such a silly idea. We have enough of the “chain” stores. We love these businesses, each and every one. Plenty of room for bicycles already.”

“I live in the city (South Side). Keep the uniqueness of these city areas and help the businesses thrive instead making it more difficult. The Strip is finally gaining some real traction again. Leave it alone.”

“Please leave the strip alone, we love it as is. Put a bike lane by the river”

“Let's go for next to not make Pittsburgh a smart city.”

“Please don’t destroy the beautiful heritage our our great city!”

“I love going to the Strip!!!”

“There is nothing wrong with the traffic pattern in the strip district. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

“The city has its development one block over at the Terminal Building. Why not let Penn Ave be something different. Bike lanes can be down Smallman as well. The proposed "improvements" will choke the life out of something that it so brilliantly unique to our City. Nobody else has "The Strip". It's part grocery store – part preservation of our ethnic heritage – part craziness (on purpose) – part celebration of small business grit and success.
Not everything has to be "improved" to make it attractive. Listen to the merchants – they are the ones who have made The Strip – well – The Strip. All their years of dedication to this area would be destroyed.”

“I'm opposed. Mayor Gainey needs to do something to help the city and not take on these random useless and harmful projects.”

“I’m not just an occasional visitor, I live on the north side, and the strip district acts as my local business district and grocery District. I utilize banks there, grocery stores, gift stores, liquor stores, a local barber, as well as the more common entertainment for myself or visiting friends- bars, putt putt, etc.
Limiting Penn Avenue to one lane will have dire effects on the visitation to the strip district. Having been close to this neighborhood for over 15 years, I can tell you that the area is just now starting to reach its potential, with a successful rehabilitation of the terminal building. Cutting off Penn Avenue to one lane would destroy all the progress that’s been made in boosting this historic and one of a kind, Pittsburgh landmark.”

“Enough with the bike lanes! It is difficult enough to maneuver the city because of bike lanes. It has gotten to the point that I hate coming into the city. The strip brings customers into the city for shop and the businesses need customers to survive. Remember that truck delivery and loading all need easy access.”

“We sell products in Hieber’s Pharmacy and do events and pop ups in the Strip as well.”

“The strip district is a big part of what makes Pittsburgh so special. We need to do all we can to protect this important part of our history. There has already been too much gentrification. We are so lucky to have this valuable historic asset, protect it don’t change it!!!!”

“Don’t piss me off!!!! Don’t do stupid shit!!!!”

“It is already difficult with 2 lanes and with the reduction to 1 lane, the traffic will be a nightmare. It would be a deterrent for me coming to the strip district.”

“Put speed bumps in if people are speeding. I think we should worry about downtown. Downtown is a mess. It’s so unsafe. How about the busses and cars blocking the cross walks? Crossers have to walk around busses and cars. It’s the Elephant in the room.”

“Please do not inconvenience the historic businesses on Penn Ave. The Strip District is a beautiful, vibrant part of our city because of the businesses that have served our community for decades.

The construction alone will cause many issues for these institutions and for their dedicated patrons.”

“I work in east liberty and routinely eat, shop, and visit the strip district. Not only will this plan make things unimaginably more difficult to navigate than they already are, but it doesn't pass even the most basic common sense tests of "should we even do this?"

Genuinely I don't understand how an idea this bad ever gains any traction at all. Mayor, if you want any semblance of support from me in the voting booth, DO NOT SUPPORT THIS NONSENSE!”

“I make deliveries to the area, which is already dangerous for loading and unloading. This would only exacerbate the problem.”

“Leave the Strip alone. It's the one thing that is still REAL. If you make only 1 lane, what are the buses going to do. Does the traffic have to face longer lines as the buses load and unload passengers?? And I agree, there are business that DON'T have docks in the back of their businesses, but use Penn Ave for their deliveries. This is a massive SNAFU!!”

“I work with a local delivery company that picks up orders in the strip that would be devastated by a bottlenecking in traffic. Im also a Lawrenceville local and walk and drive down to the strip very often which would absolutely change if the traffic were to get worse as it would become less and less walkable AND drivable. Some of my absolute favorite businesses are in the strip and my ability to support these businesses depends on my ability to reach them.”