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Alternate Routes for Getting Around on Foot and Bike Without the Bridge Non-profit Organization U. S. Postage 5344 Second Avenue PAID Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Permit No. 5333 Serving the communities of Greenfield • Hazelwood • Lincoln Place • Hays • New Homestead Volume 3, No. 3 PUBLISHED BY HAZELWOOD INITIATIVE, INC. 5344 SECOND AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207 March 2015 Road is a single lane road. Because of its People are definitely nervous about what width (similar to the historical use of Sec- will happen and Patrick was honest that ond Ave), people have been using it as two Public Works, the Police and the Construc- lanes. Greenfield Road is a park road. I am tion Company cannot predict people’s be- excited to slow traffic down to keep it safe havior. We are not going to know what the for the public that will flow along its edges. problem areas are until we see how many Returning the bridge to park use enhances people are using alternatives. I believe it our neighborhood and allows better access was important that future funds will be used by foot, car, and bike. But for 18 months- to keep the detours and traffic under analy- it doesn’t matter what Greenfield Road or sis while the construction proceeds. This Editorial: From Point A to Point B - Schenley park roads look like. What are we is vital to address issues as they arise. The going to do about traffic control? posted detours are suggestions, but local The Greenfield Bridge Meeting People worried about the Swinburne Greenfield residents will each have to come Bridge and interaction onto Greenfield Av- up with their own commuting and transpor- to Patrick Hassett, Assistant Director for By Annie Quinn enue. Currently there is not assistance given tation changes. the Bureau of Transportation and Engineer- to people who use the bridge and want to I, as both a resident of this neighbor- From point A to B. That is what was on ing in the Pittsburgh Department of Public make a left hand turn. The Swinburne road hood and a member of the GCA, think the the minds of the standing room only crowd Works and Past President of the Greenfield itself is dangerous and reminiscent of Po- biggest issue that needs to be addressed at St. Rosalia’s Wurel Hall on February 3rd. Community Association and longtime resi- cusset Street. It also flows into a residential was the choice of both Pittsburgh Public How in the WORLD are we all going to get dent. The neighborhood is lucky to be rep- neighborhood in Southern Oakland. The Schools and the Port Authority’s failure to from point A to point B without the Green- resented within the planning stages by an streets are 25 miles per hour and already be present at the meeting. Public transporta- field Bridge? individual that will also be directly affected bogged with traffic. Several neighbors were tion is the staple of this neighborhood. Our The meeting was attended by residents by this project. Patrick completed a Power both concerned with the interior intersec- neighborhood has a significant population of Greenfield, Squirrel Hill and South Oak- Point presentation that covered the history, tions and the intersection at Boulevard of the of school aged students. I believe the neigh- land. The press, local council office, and the timeline and construction schedule for the Allies. borhood needs to hold accountable these or- mayor’s office were present for questions bridge. People are also worried about the amount ganizations to present plans and hold pub- and the presentation. Visual representations Several outspoken people in attendance of traffic that will flow up Greenfield Ave- lic forums AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. They of the bridge, its surface layout and the de- discussed the detours, the parkway traffic nue and along Beechwood Boulevard. The have the time to plan- this is not a surprise. tours were presented by the design firm. and problems with specific intersections, yet entrance to the parkway at Squirrel Hill on They have the time to organize- this is not a They had numerous individuals circulating no one at this point is arguing that the bridge Beechwood remains a contested problem surprise. It will only result in failure if they to answer questions and interact with at- should not be removed. We all know that it that has already seriously dead-locked the choose to wait to act. They cannot wait until tendees around the design plans. has to come down. Now we need to find the neighborhood. What will the route look like the bridge falls to plan for our neighborhood At 6:30 PM, City Councilman Corey best way to survive without it. without the Bridge? riders. O’Conner opened the meeting and included The design of the bridge was only lightly talking points about the support of local discussed. Several comments were made businesses to the neighborhood. I look for- about the correction of traffic from Green- ward to hearing more about that plan in the field Road to the bridge. However, people future. He then turned the microphone over fail to realize that currently Greenfield Alternate Routes for Getting Around on Foot and Bike Without the Bridge By Kate St. John ary Street in Oakland’s “Little Italy” to the Joncaire steps, then up to Frick Fine Arts Do you walk from Greenfield to Schen- Building and Schenley Drive. ley Park or Oakland? If so, you probably The Junction Hollow detour compares walk the Greenfield Bridge. What will you favorably in time and distance to the Green- do when it closes in mid-October? field Bridge walking route. The Bridge At the February 3 Greenfield Bridge route takes 41 minutes and 2.1 miles. Junc- Public Meeting, Pat Hassett outlined six tion Hollow takes 44 minutes and 2.2 miles. ways to cross the Parkway East. Two of Junction Hollow won’t be posted with pe- them, Swinburne and the Parkway itself, destrian detour signs because, by law, pe- are only suitable for vehicular traffic. One destrian detours have to be ADA accessible. of them, the Junction Hollow Trail, pro- Ready to experiment? Don’t try it just vides a quiet protected path through Schen- yet. Right now the Alexis steps are closed ley Park for only bikes and pedestrians. because of a structural failure. The good In January I experimented with the news is that this summer the top flight of the Junction Hollow Trail, comparing its time Alexis steps will be replaced and the Jon- and distance from Magee Field to Pitt’s Ca- caire steps will be rebuilt with a bike rail thedral of Learning with the same destina- similar to Oakland’s Louisa Street steps. tion via the Greenfield Bridge. By this October our alternate pedestrian To walk from Magee Field to Pitt via route will be ready. After climbing the Alex- Junction Hollow, take Greenfield Avenue to is steps we can reward ourselves with food the Alexis steps, Alexis Street to the Junc- and drink at the businesses along Greenfield How to get from Greenfield to Oakland via foot or bike while the Greenfield tion Hollow Trail in Schenley Park, Bound- Avenue. Bridge is closed. What’s Up? Community news ....................................Page 3 31st Ward Wire News and notes ..............................Page 7 Councilman O’Connor News ................................Page 2 Greenfield Grapevine Escape Room, race news ...Page 9 Smoke Detector Program New rules and regs ...Page 2 Detoxify Your Body Get healthy for Spring ..........Page 14 Page 2 THE HOMEPAGE March 2015 Fire Station Smoke Detector Installation Program Many Hazelwood residents 3. Each floor includes the base- meetings. have become aware of the new ment and attic if you have If you are a renter, you have to smoke detector requirements in usable steps to those floors. ask your landlord to install the ex- Allegheny County through the ef- You must have these additional tra smoke detectors. The Fire De- ____________________________________________ forts of the Fire Department and smoke detectors for your home to partment will not put smoke detec- HAZELWOOD • GREENFIELD • 31st WARD the Hazelwood Initiative Public be up to code. The Pittsburgh Fire tors into rental properties. ____________________________________________ Safety Committee. The new rules Department will install free detec- Please stop and fill out the for every home are: tors if you are a homeowner and forms, or have your landlord make The Homepage is published by the Hazelwood Initiative, 1. A smoke detector in each fill out a request sheet, which are sure to install the required smoke Inc., and is made possible by generous support from Councilman Corey O’Connor and State Representative bedroom. available at the Fire Department detectors. Not only are these Harry Readshaw along with advertising from local 2. A smoke detector on each on Flowers Avenue or at the Hazel- important safety measures, but organizations and businesses. floor. (different from the wood Initiative office on Johnston they’re now required by law. ones in the bedrooms) Avenue or at Hazelwood Initiative Editor Emeritus Lucille Kennedy PAEYC’s Hazelwood Early Learning Hub Hub in Hazelwood provides pro- opportunity for creative play by Executive Editor By Chad Dorn fessional development to child care building with the big blue blocks Jim Richter Anyone that has spent time providers, support and guidance to of the Imagination Playground, or with a young child knows that the families, and offers reading pro- to engage the senses at the water Editor • Production first years are a time of tremendous grams and opportunities to learn table. Most importantly, it is a time Greg Matecko growth. It is a time filled with first through play. The Early Learning to for parents to laugh, play and smiles, first steps, and first words.
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