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to BLAWNOX

to WEST VIEW to NORTH HILLS to BABCOCK BLVD to SAXONBURG BLVD HARMARVILLE


NORTH PARK MIDDLE RD SPRINGDALE
HARTWOOD ACRES NEW KENSINGTON

to VERONA
OAKMONT

to EAST HILLS
PENN HILLS
on reverse side
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to FOREST HILLS

to EAST PITTSBURGH

With a 37% grade,


Canton Ave is the
steepest street in
the USA.

to BRADDOCK

LEGEND

On-Street Free Trail Head


Trail Access Bridge
Bike Route Parking

Cautionary “T” Stop


Trail Railroad
Bike Route * Bike Accessible

Marked On-Street
Street Steep Hill Busway Stop
Bike Route

Marked On-Street Highway


Bike Route, Cautionary Very Steep Hill School
Cars Only

Protected Busway
One-Way Tunnel
Bike Lane Buses Only

Neighborway Major Park Healthy Ride Station Bike Shop

Bike-able Sidewalk River / Lake Notable Place

to BALDWIN to LINCOLN PLACE to DUQUESNE


WHITEHALL CENTURY III, CCAC MCKEESPORT
to OVERBROOK SOUTH PARK SOUTH CAMPUS to WEST MIFFLIN WASHINGTON DC BIKEPGH.ORG
MILES 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 * Cautionary Bike Routes tend to be more stressful than On-Street Bike Routes, and are often hard to avoid.

LEGEND
OUR SPONSORS
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MONTOUR TRAIL BI K EPG H STA FF BOA RD OF D I RECTORS

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OHIO RIVER

1. McKees Rocks Bridge


Fast moving traffic with no shoulders. Wide sidewalks on both sides
(recommended). Pay close attention when approaching the on/off ramps.

2. West End Bridge On-Street Marked On-Street Protected


Fast moving traffic with no shoulder. West End Circle is confusing and Bike Route Bike Route Bike Lane
dangerous. It is highly recommended to take one of the sidewalks.
On-street Bike Routes are simply the recommended streets for navi-
Northside access on Western Ave (at-grade) or via a staircase under the
gating the city on a bicycle. Marked On-Street Bike Routes are recom-
bridge from North Point Dr (just off the trail). Southern access from Steuben St,
mended streets where the City has painted either Shared Lane Markings
or via a staircase on the West Carson St (westbound) McKees Rocks exit.
or Bike Lanes. Protected Bike Lanes are lanes exclusively for the use of
people on bicycles and have a physical barrier such as a plastic bollard
between the bike lane and motor vehicle lane. If a route is colored in red,
extra care should be taken when riding.
ALLEGHENY RIVER

3. Fort Duquesne Bridge


Bike/pedestrian path. Downtown access from Point State Park. North Yield Sign
Shore access between Heinz Field and PNC Park on N Shore Dr. Speed Hump Traffic Circle
Crosswalk
Reduced Speed
4. Roberto Clemente (6th St) Bridge Andy Warhol (7th St) Bridge,
and Rachel Carson (9th St) Bridge Sharrow
Slow and light traffic, no shoulder. Clemente Bridge has protected bike lanes.
Sidewalks on both sides.

5. Veteran’s Bridge
Don’t even think of biking on this one.

6. 16th Street Bridge


Features of a Neighborway
Medium speed traffic with no shoulder. Sidewalks on each side.
These are a street, or series of connected streets, where motor vehicle
7. West Penn Railroad Bridge speeds and volumes are kept low to make it more comfortable for exist-
Bicycle and pedestrian crossing connecting the North Shore Trail to ing residents, while also making it safer to walk, ride a bike, and for kids
Washington’s Landing. to play. Neighborways serve as excellent connectors for bicycling.

8. 31st Street Bridge


Slower moving traffic with wide shoulders, wide sidewalk. Connects to the
North Shore Trail via River Ave. BIKES ON TRANSIT
9. 40th Street Bridge
Fast moving traffic with no shoulders. Sidewalks on both sides (recommended). 1. The “T”
Two bikes are permitted per light rail and must be stowed in the designated
RIDING TIPS Easy connection to Millvale Trail.
wheelchair spaces. Bicyclists may load/unload their non-folding bikes at
10. 62nd Street Bridge high-platform stations only.
Fast moving traffic, no shoulder. Sidewalk on the southbound side, with
Commuting by bike is fun and safe when you know the rules 2. Buses
steps on the north end. Sharpsburg access to steps at Main St and Bridge St.
of the road and follow safety precautions. Inspect your bike by Port Authority buses are equipped with a front-mounted bike rack that
checking your tires and brakes before you hit the road. If you are 11. Highland Park Bridge can hold up to two bicycles.
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on reverse side

unsure of your bike’s condition, take it to a bike shop. Fast moving traffic with narrow shoulders and hectic interchanges at both
ends. Narrow sidewalk on the southbound side (Recommended). Be sure to 3. Monongahela Incline
take the Freeport Rd Exit. One bike is permitted at a time and must be stowed in the upper level of
BIKE ABC’S
the wheelchair-accessible car. There are no peak restrictions, but priority is
given to wheelchair users.
Air Brakes Chain

MONONGAHELA RIVER 4. Duquesne Incline


to SETTLER’S CABIN PARK Two bikes are permitted at all times. There are no peak restrictions.
12.
1 2. Fort Pitt Bridge
Sidewalk connects Station Square (near Duquesne Incline) to Point State 5. Folding Bikes
Park (behind Fort Pitt Museum). Folding bikes are permitted on board the “T,” buses without racks, and the
Monongahela incline at all times.
13. Smithfield Street Bridge
Slow moving traffic with wide shoulder and wide sidewalks on both sides.
Connects South Side Trail/Station Square to the Eliza Furnace Trail and
to the Mon Wharf.

14. Liberty Bridge


Use the sidewalk. Do not attempt to share the lane with cars. This bridge
is a highway.

BE A SMART CYCLIST 15. South 10th Street Bridge


Slower moving traffic with shoulders and sidewalks on both sides.
Scan ahead for pedestrians, cars, and other road hazards. Glance back Every bus in the Port Authority system has an easy-to-use bike rack that
Northbound connects to the Eliza Furnace Trail by making a right onto
regularly for approaching vehicles, stay as far right as practical. Take the carries up to two bicycles. Simply flip the rack down, load your bike, and
Second Ave.
full lane, when there is not enough space for cars to pass you with 4-feet secure your wheel with the cane-shaped arm.
(if necessary), and do not bike on the sidewalks in business districts.
16. Birmingham Bridge Before exiting, notify the driver that you need to retrieve your bike. Make
Avoid the door zone.
Buffered bike lanes both directions. Stay VERY alert at the interchanges. sure to return the rack to its original, upright position.
Sidewalk on the southbound side (north access from Forbes Ave) with
a staircase on the southern end. Oakland-bound traffic may take either
Forbes Ave or the sidewalk along Fifth Ave (for a mellower ride).
HAZARDS & EMERGENCIES
Lights 17. Hot Metal Bridge
Bicycle and pedestrian bridge with a view. Connects the South Side Trail
Emergencies IN A CRASH?
to the Eliza Furnace Trail. Recommended.
Call 9-1-1 or tell someone else
to call for you. 1 If you are in pain, stay put. Don’t try
18. Glenwood Bridge to move – you could end up injuring
Medium to high speed traffic with no shoulder and bad sight lines. The Report a Road Hazard yourself even more.
southern end of the bridge is a highway-like configuration of fast moving Dial 3-1-1 to report potholes 2 Call 9-1-1 or tell someone else to call
on/off ramps. Sidewalk on both sides (recommended). Southern access and other dangerous conditions. for you.
to CARNEGIE (near Great Allegheny Passage) to sidewalk via two sets of steps on Baldwin Rd. 3 If your crash involves a car, make
PANHANDLE TRAIL While on trails, ride right, pass left & Ride with traffic – never against.
Night Riding sure to get the driver’s (a) contact
make others aware of your presence. Follow the rules of the road.
19. Homestead Grays Bridge Wear blinky lights, try to wear info, (b) license plate, (c) insurance
Fast moving traffic with no shoulder, sidewalks (recommended) on both sides. reflective clothing, and ride info. Collect witness contact infor-
Connects Frick Park to Great Allegheny Passage. with friends. A front light and mation if possble.

RESOURCES VISIT BIKEPGH.ORG


20. Rankin Bridge
rear reflector are required
when riding at night.
4 Go to the hospital. Do not take
minor injuries lightly.
5 Get an incident report number from
Fast moving traffic with painted bike lanes that accumulate debris. Sidewalk
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Plan your routes online with our
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Keep up-to-date and discuss the
on the northbound side.
a police officer. You will need one
to obtain the police report to seek
interactive map. Just like this map, latest cycling news and issues. compensation for medical bills, etc.
but with more information. 6 Contact a lawyer.
Cycling Events Calendar 7 Document everything. Witness info,
Tips and How-To Videos Find out about cycling related BLOOMFIELD the responding officer’s badge num-
Useful tips for getting around town, events and classes. ber, your trips to the hospital and all
commuting, and riding with others. 21. Bloomfield Bridge corresponding expenses related to
Shops and Clubs Fast moving traffic, no shoulder. Sidewalk on the Oakland bound side. your crash.
Message Board Lists of shops, clubs and organi- Access to Bigelow Blvd (heading east to Oakland) from the sidewalk is
Online forums to discuss routes, zations,and info on how to get awkward, and Bigelow Blvd (west to Downtown) is highway-like and not For more information,
rides,and news with other local involved. recommended. Polish Hill access via Bethoven St. visit bikepgh.org/crash
cyclists.

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Printed on environmentally friendly FSC-Certified or tearproof/waterproof paper. Users of this map should be aware that potential hazards may exist on the routes shown, and that Bike Pittsburgh does not guarantee the safety or fitness of the suggested routes. The user of this map is entirely responsible for their own safety.

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