South Oakland's Parkview Ave is slated for a facelift with traffic calming measures kicking off next week, aiming to slow down speed-happy drivers and boost pedestrian safety. If you regularly traverse this route, expect some construction disruption starting Wednesday, August 7, as reported by the City of Pittsburgh.
The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) has the wheels turning on this project after a traffic study showed that over half the motorists on Parkview Ave were clocking in over the 25mph speed limit. One right footer was even caught going a whopping 60mph, according to details reported in a government bulletin. So, the city's dropping in speed humps along with pedestrian-friendly upgrades like marked crosswalks and painted curb extensions at the intersection of Parkview and Swinburne.
Local residents should plan for a minor shake-up in their routine with the speed hump installation slated for a single day on Wednesday. Stay in the loop with the ongoing work and check out the updates.
