“Plenty of other places for bike riders. Ruining this historic district for this purpose is disgusting”

“Pittsburgh doesn’t need Gainey’s woke liberal agenda anymore!!! He is looking out for his own kind!!! He doesn’t share Pittsburgh’s core values & beliefs!!! We need someone that will listen to the citizens of Pittsburgh & actually cares!!! Bike lanes are a waste of taxpayer money & hazardous danger in the strip & you are asking for lawsuits out the wazoo when they get ran over down at one of the busiest places in Pittsburgh!!! Bike lanes are a disgrace & enough is enough!!! Vote Gainey’s liberal agenda out!!! Preserve the Strip & Preserve Pittsburgh & Make Pittsburgh Great Again!!!”

“I love coming to the strip. It pulses with excitement. And at this point I know how to get around and find parking. If you make it difficult, I’ll just stop going.”

“The thought that a bike lane that will be used for 3 months out of the year is a good idea is ridiculous. One lane will cause backups that I believe will hurt every business located in that area. The city has already ruined downtown Pittsburgh, no one goes there anymore. Do they want to do the same to a vibrant historic district? How will emergency vehicles get through? How can deliveries be made? Just another embarrassing plan by our city.”

“I can not see how this will enhance the strip. We have plenty of other streets that will benefit from a bike lane. I can see how truck deliveries will be able to transport food and deliver goods to stores. We seem to cater more to bikes then small business. Sorry, I do not get it. East Liberty is a total nightmare. Fix that area first. Garfield is a nightmare to get to the strip. We need Penn a major artery fixed once and for all.”

“This plan will make this area MORE dangerous for pedestrians. Businesses are against it. Why are these "improvements" being instituted when we don't want them. Another nail in the coffin of what was a beautiful city.”

“Hoping the business owners are heard, they deserve the final.say, its their livelihood on the line in many cases. Additionally, to ignore the safety conflicts presented by fire cheif is wrong.”

“Keep the bike lane out of the strip. The street needs to be 2 lanes for cars.”

“We don’t need another bike lane – put it on small man and we certainly don’t need single lane entry to the strip.

“Start by getting rid of the bikes! They can use Smallman. This is an utterly STUPID IDEA!! YOU DESIGNERS WENT TO THE SCHOOL OF RUBBISH.”

“The bike lanes in Pittsburgh ruin every area they implement them. Bicyclists are a scourge of this planet. Whatever moron thought this was a good idea should be fired”

“This Mayor continues to get it wrong. Do not change the strip. It’s the only reason I come into town anymore.”

“Please keep the road the way it is.”

“Halt the plan”

“DEFUND DOMI.”

“Don't destroy the Strip. It is a gem, holiday's are so much fun just shopping for food. The businesses make it fun.”

“Please leave the strip as is. For safety, access, and appeal.”

“Really come on let's think safety”

“Uh not safe”

“This plan would cause irreversible damage to the local businesses that make up The Strip. As one of the most unique and beloved areas in the city and an authentic tourist attraction, any damage done to the Strip would have far reaching economic impact to out city.”

“My immigrant grandparents had a small produce business in the strip, and my mother was raised there. It has changed significantly since then, but small pockets retain the character and charm of what it once was and that's what makes it what it is today.

I fear that a change to the traffic pattern will wreck the vibe that makes the neighborhood attractive, and it will end up the mess East Liberty became in the 1960's. It has taken 60 years for East Liberty recover to become a viable destination again.

Don't mess with the Strip.”

“This will destroy the Strip and I will go elsewhere.”

“This is stupid. Decreasing lanes never fixes anything. It will just add more traffic. It’s still the same amount of traffic and will increase 2x-3x the time to get through then.”

“I am a City of Pittsburgh resident and a frequent visitor to the Strip District. With this plan, the City of Pittsburgh is showing that they are willing to sacrifice a major, historic business district and tourist attraction for the appeasement of a couple of small but loud interest groups. That frequent accidents in this area necessitate these drastic changes is an entirely bad-faith argument as changing to this design will not change driver behavior, and it will make emergency response significantly worse. The City is filled with reckless drivers and illegal dirt bikes/ATVs ignoring traffic signals and speed limits. Instead of stopping them, they'd rather focus on hurting small businesses on a couple of blocks of the Strip under the guise of safety. There are so many meaningful ways this City can implement real, tangible public safety policies that do not come at the expense of small businesses and that benefit all City residents.”

“I strongly oppose the proposed plans to install bike lanes that will restrict parking and driving. While promoting alternative transportation is important, this plan creates significant challenges for residents, businesses, and commuters. Reduced parking will harm local businesses, and fewer driving lanes will worsen traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours. These changes disproportionately impact families, seniors, and those with mobility issues who depend on vehicles.”

Additionally, this plan jeopardizes the cultural experience of the area by limiting access to landmarks, events, and establishments that define its identity. Accessibility is vital for fostering community engagement and preserving its character.