Topics include DOT adoption of Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines for Public Transit Stops, Pittsburgh begins using AI cameras for parking enforcement, details of a Pittsburgh company inventing smarter traffic lights, AAA data on pedestrian fatality increases in urban roads and after dark, new AI-powered crosswalks, Lyft robotaxis, the groundbreaking contributions of African Americans that have reshaped travel and commuting, details of a Pittsburgh startup Velo AI transforming bicycle data collection, the evolution of minimum parking requirement mandates, the Urban Street Design Guide from NACTO, uncertainty of federal funding for Amtrak improvements, Philadelphia's zero fare transit pilot program, data on pedestrian traffic increases in NYC following congestion-pricing, DOT electric vehicle charging network funding, and more.
Featured Posts
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I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project - Existing Road Closure Schedule & Look at Summer 2026 Full...
- Dec 3, 2025
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Beginning in 2024, the ongoing I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project has moved through construction phases with motorists, transit...
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Find a Carpool/Vanpool - Free Ride Matching for Commuters Traveling from East, West, North, South via CommuteInfo
- Nov 21, 2025
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CommuteInfo is an incredibly valuable commuter resource provided by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC). Through their FREE ride-...
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Getting Around: Making Smart Transportation Choices in 2025
- Apr 29, 2025
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MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH THE POWER OF CHOICE Making smart travel choices starts with knowing what's available to you, and understanding how your...
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit's Proposed Service Reductions & Fare Increases slated for February 2026...
- Apr 2, 2025
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit is requesting public comment on their proposed 2026 Fare Increases & Service Reductions. Written comments can be...
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Installation of new Pittsburgh Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage underway in Oakland, Downtown & North Side
- Mar 11, 2025
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At a Glance: For the Oakland area, the Pittsburgh Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage Project includes 12 kiosks and 22 directional signs (from a...
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Allegheny County Safety Action Plan: Community input south for Vision Zero plan
- Feb 11, 2025
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The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), along with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Allegheny County, and...
Other Updates
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week highlights resources available for the 2.3 million licensed PA drivers age 65 or...
- Dec 4, 2025
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In Pennsylvania, more than 26% of our 9.1 million licensed drivers are age 65 or older, and the Commonwealth has a myriad driving resources...
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Traffic calming project work underway along Terrace & De Soto in Oakland for pedestrian safety improvements and...
- Sep 16, 2025
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In response to multiple crashes that resulted in death or serious injury, the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and...
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New long-term traffic configuration for northbound I-579/I-279 at Veterans Bridge crossover using HOV lanes restricts...
- Sep 16, 2025
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A new traffic configuration is in effect from northbound I-579 to northbound I-279. Northbound traffic is now crossed over to use the HOV...
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PennDOT approves use of capital assistance funds for PRT to preserve service and avoid fare increases for two-year...
- Sep 15, 2025
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On Friday night, September 12, 2025, PennDOT approved Pittsburgh Regional Transit's request to use $106.7 million in state capital funds to...
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New Smart Loading Zones installed on Forbes Avenue in Oakland
- Aug 20, 2025
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Smart loading zones are the City's new way to manage curb space to increase delivery efficiency and decrease congestion and emissions by...







