Pedestrian Crossing at Forbes Avenue

In order for Oakland residents to reach Brady Street from Forbes Avenue, they must cross the Interstate 376 exit ramp. Cars typically exit from Interstate 376 at over 50 miles per hour, and the drivers’ line of sight to this pedestrian crossing is too short to slow down from this speed.

Even though this is the only crossing available, it is not an official City of Pittsburgh pedestrian crosswalk. To make this a safe crosswalk, the speed of cars exiting Interstate 376 will need to be reduced. There are several well-understood solutions that should be implemented to reduce the speed of motorists, including warning signs, crosswalk markings, and most importantly, rumble strips. Having rumble strips installed will require community support, as there may be a noise issue for nearby homes. A noise study may be needed to further assess this solution.