Oakland TMA

06/05/2026

Traffic Advisory: The full, multi-week closure of I-376 Parkway East begins Friday, July 10. Among several "Local" & "Interstate" detour routes shared by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Oakland can expect a predictably high volume of local/interstate traffic navigating through Oakland along Fifth & Forbes Ave as travelers are directed around the construction zone during the 25-day period scheduled to end 8/3/26.

The "Interstate Detour" is one of several routes defined by the PennDOT project team to help mitigate the impact felt by not just commuters, but neighborhood residents.

Of the many options available, inbound travelers heading West on I-376 Parkway East can, for example, follow detour signage to exit I-376 at Wilkinsburg (Exit 78B) to utilize Penn Ave to Fifth Ave through Shadyside and Oakland to ultimately return to Westbound I-376 Parkway East to proceed further into the city; or local traffic can alternately connect to adjacent neighborhoods along the route (PURPLE on the map.)

Eastbound travelers following detour signage will be directed to either exit I-376 at the Forbes Ave/Oakland (Exit 72A) to follow Forbes Ave to Fifth and then Penn Ave to ultimately reconnect with I-376 after the work zone (essentially routing north of the closure – PURPLE); and those who stay on I-376 past Oakland must exit at the Squirrel Hill/Homestead (Exit 74; just before the Tunnel) which will direct motorists along Beechwood Blvd to Browns Hill Rd over Homestead Grays Bridge, E 8th Ave over the Rankin Bridge, and north on to S Braddock Ave to reconnect with I-376 after the work zone (essentially routing south of the closure – PINK on the map.)

For tighter travel around the Frick Park area, PennDOT has also shared a Commercial St/Forbes Ave detour route (BLUE on the map.)

The map illustrations shown here are available on PennDOT's dedicated project page for the I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project in image/PDF formats along with Turn-By-Turn Instructions, and also as an Interactive Map.

Links to these resources and a summary of ALL detour routes (including Alternate Route 1, 2 & 3 which will guide interstate travelers seeking to bypass local traffic congestion by navigating north or south of the closure as far back as Monroeville) can be found on our website at https://otma-pgh.org/news/traffic/25-day-full-closure-i-376-parkway-east-begins-friday-july-10-detouring-high-volume-loca

Image credits: Map, PennDOT / Construction photo, CMU

05/11/2026

PSA: New Oakland Integrated Mobility Study launched today to identify gaps, overlap, and opportunities for better connecting Oakland travelers with where they need to go by examining existing public transit, institutional shuttles, walking and biking conditions, micromobility options, curbside management, and first/last-mile connections through data analysis and community input.

Public and stakeholder engagement is a central part of the process to ensure local voices help shape future strategies. Community members and project stakeholders will have multiple opportunities to learn more and share feedback through December 2026.

As one of many recommended actions identified in the 'Mobility Chapter' of 'The Oakland Plan' (the neighborhood plan adopted by the City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission in June 2022 after a multi-year, community-driven effort), the new will include data collection, site visits, interviews, public outreach activities, a multi-day planning charrette, and final web-based report to share the study's findings and recommendations, and is funded by PennDOT using federal planning funding. Oakland TMA is leading the effort in partnership with Oakland community organizations, institutions, the City of Pittsburgh, regional transit agencies, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

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Launched on May 11, 2026, the Oakland Integrated Mobility Study (OIMS) aims to make it easier, safer, and more convenient to travel to, from, through, and around Oakland by supporting Travel Demand Management (TDM) and identifying first and last mile options that encourage the use of multimodal alte...

05/11/2026

PSA: Pittsburgh Regional Transit is hosting multiple public meetings to review proposed changes to PRT transit routes via their Bus Line Refresh (BLR). This is an opportunity to ask questions and share your feedback to ensure that updates to the PRT bus network reflects how people travel today and builds upon what already works while improving reliability, frequency, seven-day service, and connectivity throughout the network. BLR is "shaped by rider and operator feedback" to make "targeted improvements using our current funding and staffing. The goal is a cleaner, more dependable network that better serves everyday trips and is ready to grow in the future."

The next few BLR events will occur May 11-26, with the two nearest for Oakland riders held on May 18 in Squirrel Hill (Forward & Shady Ave from 2pm-5pm) followed by May 20 in Downtown Pittsburgh (Wood St Station from 11am-2pm.) The complete event schedule/locations can be found at https://engage.rideprt.org/buslineredesign

This is Phase 4 of the ongoing Bus Line Redesign process at PRT—the "did we get it right?" phase where PRT releases updated plans for public review; conducts outreach with riders, community groups, and stakeholders; hosts public meetings, pop-ups, and online engagement opportunities; and collects/analyzes feedback to identify refinements and outstanding issues. The following component of Phase 4 begins this Summer 2026 with the implementation of refinements to the proposed network based on public/stakeholder input gathered at sessions like these before a final push toward public hearings and Board approval in Fall 2026, so don't miss the opportunity to let your voice be heard. Implementation of final Bus Line Refresh transit network changes is slated for 2027.

Bus Line Refresh is the second draft of PRT's bus network plan previously known as Bus Line Redesign. Your Bus Network: Familiar Routes, Stronger Connections

05/08/2026

PSA: Have you shared your input on the "State of Mobility & Safety Perception" in Pittsburgh with Pittsburgh Mobility and Infrastructure? Find the link here https://otma-pgh.org/news/smart-commute/domi-seeks-community-input-state-mobility-safety-perception-better-understand-pit to help DOMI in their effort to develop a more complete understanding of the modes, methods, and perceived safety experience of people who live or work in Pittsburgh when traveling.

The information gathered will support the city's future transportation priorities and improve ongoing initiatives such as infrastructure maintenance, program, traffic calming initiatives, and strategy.

Respondents can expect questions ranging from core demographics and routine travel behavior (like which transportation modes are used when commuting, if/how often telework is utilized each week, how often food/grocery/package delivery services are used each week, and how your household responds to unexpected transportation option availability/change), to questions about the use of active transportation like biking, walking, and transit use; and questions about safety perception (like the level of support for specific safety measures/strategies, or familiarity with existing City programs/initiatives), and for those who primarily drive alone or carpool, questions regarding what it would take to shift transportation modes, for example.

Conducted in partnership with Safety21, Bike Pittsburgh, POGOH, Women's Transportation Chapter (WTS Pittsburgh), and American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE Pittsburgh), the timeline for submitting responses is May 2026 through July 2026.

Note: OTMA is not directly involved in this effort and has shared the information as a public service announcement only.

05/04/2026

PSA: Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is seeking feedback on updates to the region's Long Range Transportation Plan & Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy—which directs billions of dollars of federal investment—until May 10. The sets a course for the vision, goals, and strategy for transportation and economic development in the ten-county region.

Please take a moment to share what you think about the major "change factors" that could impact southwestern Pennsylvania by participating in their survey here. Your responses will help develop the next regional plan. Survey responses are open until Sunday, May 10, 2026 via https://metroquestsurvey.com/a0v1s.

SPC defines "Change Factors" as the significant trends or disruptions that are occurring now, or are foreseen to occur, with the potential to have positive or negative impacts on southwestern Pennsylvania now and in the future. The commission has identified factors that may have effects on transportation and development in five broad categories: Socioeconomics, Land Use/Development, Funding, Transportation, and Technology.

05/04/2026

PSA: Next public meeting for I-376 Commercial Street Bridge Replacement Project will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 5:00-6:30pm – online only. For meeting access details and project background, visit https://otma-pgh.org/news/traffic/next-virtual-public-meeting-i-376-commercial-street-bridge-replacement-project-may-13

05/03/2026

Transit Advisory: All detoured Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus routes must be relocated to the bus/rail facility on the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway adjacent to the former Pennsylvania Railroad Station above the juncture of Grant Street and Liberty Avenue.

ATTN: This will be the *only* bus stop in Downtown Pittsburgh for all routes from the start of service through approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.

PRT detour route information is best found at https://www.rideprt.org/Detours/ or you can read our full travel impact summary for Pittsburgh Marathon Sunday at https://otma-pgh.org/news/traffic/major-citywide-travel-route-disruptions-throughout-morningafternoon-pittsburgh-marathon

Most closures have begun as early as 5:30 a.m. this morning, Sunday, May 3, with additional rolling closures beginning throughout the morning with as late as 9:45 a.m. closure start times.

05/03/2026

Transit Advisory: Other temporary transit routing impacts of Pittsburgh Marathon include establishment of 88-Penn Special to accommodate riders traveling to Children's Hospital and West Penn Hospital during marathon events which will not be reachable via standard 88-Penn bus route during detours.

The detoured 64-Lawrenceville-Waterfront buses, and later in the day the detoured 87-Friendship buses will serve Children's Hospital, but combined service frequency of both routes does not match normal 88-Penn frequency (which itself will be off scheduled times due to extensive detours), hence the establishment of the 88-Penn Special.

Details from PRT at https://www.rideprt.org/detours-result/?id=25683 or review our complete summary of Marathon-related travel impacts at https://otma-pgh.org/news/traffic/major-citywide-travel-route-disruptions-throughout-morningafternoon-pittsburgh-marathon

Most closures have begun as early as 5:30 a.m. this morning, Sunday, May 3, with additional rolling closures beginning throughout the morning with as late as 9:45 a.m. closure start times.

05/03/2026

Transit Advisory: Pittsburgh Regional Transit is operating according to regular weekend schedule with extensive detours as a result of race-route related road closures, so transit riders should expect to allow for additional travel times. Please refer to the PRT website for all specific route detour information.

Attn Oakland/Squirrel Hill area riders: PRT has established a temporary 84M Oakland-Squirrel Hill Marathon Shuttle running today because virtually all bus routes that serve Oakland and Squirrel Hill between their outer destinations and Downtown Pittsburgh are detoured during the event and cannot provide the necessary service to/from these neighborhoods. The temporary 84M to meet all detoured Oakland/Squirrel Hill routes at a common terminus in Squirrel Hill and provide free transfer to Oakland and incorporation with other bus detours in that area for further travel into Downtown Pittsburgh.

Due to ongoing closure of the Charles Anderson Bridge between Panther Hollow Road and Boulevard of the Allies, this temporary route follows a different path than in previous years. 84M service will began at approximately 5:22 a.m. and run at 26-minute intervals initially before reducing to 13-minute intervals throughout the morning/afternoon until event closures end around 2:30 p.m. The shuttle service is free, with all normal fares to be collected on standard PRT bus routes.

Inbound stop locations: Beacon at Hobart, Hobart at Bartlett (Farside), Bates at Atwood, Atwood opposite Louisa, Atwood at Sennott, Sennott at Oakland

Outbound stop locations: Sennott at Oakland, Oakland at Bates, Bates at Semple, Bates at Blvd of the Allies, Hobart opposite Beacon, Hobart at Murdoch, Hobart at Wightman, Beacon at Wightman (Farside), Beacon at Murdoch

84M Shuttle and Detour Routes found at https://www.rideprt.org/detours-result/?id=25682

Full travel impact summary for Pittsburgh Marathon Sunday at https://otma-pgh.org/news/traffic/major-citywide-travel-route-disruptions-throughout-morningafternoon-pittsburgh-marathon

05/03/2026

Traffic Advisory: Oakland area travel impacted primarily between ~6:15am-11:45am as rolling closures related to Pittsburgh Marathon race event occur throughout. Details at https://bit.ly/4cRZmio

For transit specific detours, refer to PRT website for real-time information: https://www.rideprt.org/Detours/