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An audit of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure found that the agency needs more staff to adequately manage the city's streets, bridges and sidewalks.
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The city closed the bridge as a precaution after emergency crews responded to reports of debris falling from its underside. It will be inspected Saturday.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: Mayor Ed Gainey nominated Kim Lucas, the acting director of the city’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, to officially lead the department, and we speak with her about plans for updating Smithfield Street, and the department’s priorities under the current administration; Gwen’s Girls executive director Kathi Elliott discusses what the organization has accomplished in 20 years, and how it’s celebrating the milestone; and we’re joined by the director of a new documentary about the Tree of Life attack and the community’s recovery.
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On today’s program: Karina Ricks reflects on shaping priorities as the city’s first Department of Mobility and Infrastructure director before moving on to a role with the Federal Transit Administration; and the principal oboist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra shares what it was like to not practice with the full orchestra for 17 months, and how it feels to be reunited, making music again.
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Karina Ricks will leave Sept. 24 for the Federal Transit Administration.
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On today’s program: The Biden administration has permanently increased the amount of assistance given to those who qualify for SNAP benefits, which Ken Regal from Just Harvest says will be a boon for families facing hunger insecurity; electric scooters have arrived in Pittsburgh, and although they’ve been a nuisance to some, the city hopes they help support mobility access; and a look at how policing has changed in the city since the death of George Floyd, when many called for fewer officers on the city’s force, and amidst a rise in violent crime.
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The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure announced its plan to make streets safer for pedestrians Wednesday. The plan is meant to help reduce the number of crashes involving pedestrians.
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The foundations behind the Hazelwood Green development site have proposed funding a long-debated shuttle between Oakland, Hazelwood and the former steel…
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City Of Pittsburgh Doesn't Know Where All Its Streetlights Are And New Database Will Help Track ThemThe city of Pittsburgh and East Liberty-based startup Allvision IO are embarking on a mission to track down the city’s streetlights. The city's PGH Lab…
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It’s called a "neighborway," fitting for a city famous for Fred Rogers and his neighborhood.The city’s bike infrastructure needs to support people of all…