Dave Munson
@davemunson.bsky.social
Transportation and urbanism YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HowToTown
Hey @cityofpittsburgh.bsky.social, how much would it cost to operate the Wabash Tunnel as a bike route? @bikepgh.bsky.social, has that ever been considered?
Three different tales for Pittsburgh Regional Transit tunnels - Pittsburgh Union Progress
These are the tales of three tunnels owned by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, one where reopening is being held up by mistake, another that is being readied for a $16.1 million upgrade, and a third that ...
www.unionprogress.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hey @cityofpittsburgh.bsky.social, how much would it cost to operate the Wabash Tunnel as a bike route? @bikepgh.bsky.social, has that ever been considered?
We have the first round of PRT projects that are delayed or cut because funding transit is against Senate Republican's religion. And I do mean the first round, because this only covers about 1/3 of the money stolen from capital projects in order to fund operations.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit identifies some capital projects that will be delayed to maintain service - Pittsburgh Union Progress
Pittsburgh Regional Transit officials heaved a big sigh of relief last month when the agency avoided sharp service cuts and massive layoffs after the state granted permission to use capital funds to h...
www.unionprogress.com
October 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We have the first round of PRT projects that are delayed or cut because funding transit is against Senate Republican's religion. And I do mean the first round, because this only covers about 1/3 of the money stolen from capital projects in order to fund operations.
So how many people have e-bikes killed in McCandless relative to cars?
E-bikes under review in McCandless after complaints of usage on Brandt Trail
The safety and use of electronic bikes, also known as e-bikes, are under review in McCandless because of an increase in calls over concerns and complaints. Regulating e-bikes is not easy since these r...
triblive.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
So how many people have e-bikes killed in McCandless relative to cars?
This @wtae4.bsky.social article's headline makes it sound like the motorcyclist chose to die. I would change it to something like "Driver kills motorcyclist in Westmoreland County." It cites a precise time and location, which helps us get an idea of lighting and typical traffic conditions.
Man dies after being hit by vehicle while riding motorcycle in Westmoreland County
One person has died following a crash between a motorcycle and a car in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, on Saturday night.
www.wtae.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This @wtae4.bsky.social article's headline makes it sound like the motorcyclist chose to die. I would change it to something like "Driver kills motorcyclist in Westmoreland County." It cites a precise time and location, which helps us get an idea of lighting and typical traffic conditions.
When it comes to car crashes I'm critical of articles that assign agency to the vehicle, but for trains, I think it's different, since trains can't swerve and need a looong time to stop to avoid a crash. It's closer to when someone hits a tree; the tree couldn't really do anything to avoid it.
Person fatally hit by train in Allegheny County, CSX officials say
One person was killed after being hit by a train in West Homestead Saturday night.
www.wtae.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
When it comes to car crashes I'm critical of articles that assign agency to the vehicle, but for trains, I think it's different, since trains can't swerve and need a looong time to stop to avoid a crash. It's closer to when someone hits a tree; the tree couldn't really do anything to avoid it.
This @wtae4.bsky.social @raquelciampi.bsky.social article features probably my primary pet peeve, of assigning an action to the vehicle rather than the driver. Unless the vehicle malfunctioned, it didn't cross the yellow line, the driver crossed the yellow line with their vehicle.
Police: Drivers killed in collision on Route 68 in Butler County
Two people died in a head-on crash on Route 68 in Forward Township, Butler County
www.wtae.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This @wtae4.bsky.social @raquelciampi.bsky.social article features probably my primary pet peeve, of assigning an action to the vehicle rather than the driver. Unless the vehicle malfunctioned, it didn't cross the yellow line, the driver crossed the yellow line with their vehicle.
I think a good test for an article is if I have to go anywhere else for useful information. In this case, they do mention the time, so we can make some assumptions about lighting and traffic, but I don't know what this intersection looks like, so an aerial/street view/on-site picture would help.
2 injured in crash on Route 30 near Saint Vincent College
The crash happened around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Rt. 30 and Wimmerton Boulevard.
www.cbsnews.com
October 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I think a good test for an article is if I have to go anywhere else for useful information. In this case, they do mention the time, so we can make some assumptions about lighting and traffic, but I don't know what this intersection looks like, so an aerial/street view/on-site picture would help.
Best part was the “Trump’s a jagoff!” chant. #PGHNoKings
October 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Best part was the “Trump’s a jagoff!” chant. #PGHNoKings
“We have the time, we have the energy, and all we have to do is play it out and let it happen.” Angie Martinez of DOMI’s closing remarks. #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“We have the time, we have the energy, and all we have to do is play it out and let it happen.” Angie Martinez of DOMI’s closing remarks. #PGHVisionZero
“Maybe it will take saying to an aggressive driver, ‘Wow, you are a bad Pittsburgher.’” Claudia Adriazola-Steil
October 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“Maybe it will take saying to an aggressive driver, ‘Wow, you are a bad Pittsburgher.’” Claudia Adriazola-Steil
“When I was single, I had two vetting questions: one, do you ride public transit; and two, when you pass a cyclist, how much space do you give them?” Person asking a panel question. Maybe that’s what we need to get Vision Zero going! #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
“When I was single, I had two vetting questions: one, do you ride public transit; and two, when you pass a cyclist, how much space do you give them?” Person asking a panel question. Maybe that’s what we need to get Vision Zero going! #PGHVisionZero
“In two or three years you will be very close to zero if you keep doing g what you are doing.” Claudia Adriazola-Steil #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
“In two or three years you will be very close to zero if you keep doing g what you are doing.” Claudia Adriazola-Steil #PGHVisionZero
“We can’t just lower the speed limit, we need to do a study.” Yeah, and all of those studies say to use “engineering judgement,” which would give you a chance to lower the speed limit, if you cared about safety and more than throughput. #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“We can’t just lower the speed limit, we need to do a study.” Yeah, and all of those studies say to use “engineering judgement,” which would give you a chance to lower the speed limit, if you cared about safety and more than throughput. #PGHVisionZero
Mike Maloch of DOMI says we have to change the status quo, even when it’s hard. I hope Jason Zang of PennDOT will listen. I doubt he will.
October 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Mike Maloch of DOMI says we have to change the status quo, even when it’s hard. I hope Jason Zang of PennDOT will listen. I doubt he will.
PennDOT guy is saying they can’t pick one mode over another, that the trucks need to get to the grocery store and grandma driven to her doctors appointments. Vision Zero isn’t about one mode: it’s about making EVERYONE safer. The trucks can still come through, IF THEY CAN DO IT SAFE. #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
PennDOT guy is saying they can’t pick one mode over another, that the trucks need to get to the grocery store and grandma driven to her doctors appointments. Vision Zero isn’t about one mode: it’s about making EVERYONE safer. The trucks can still come through, IF THEY CAN DO IT SAFE. #PGHVisionZero
Mike Maloch of DOMI says engineers are too risk averse to use their best engineering judgement and instead default to how it’s always been done, even though we know that doesn’t work #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Mike Maloch of DOMI says engineers are too risk averse to use their best engineering judgement and instead default to how it’s always been done, even though we know that doesn’t work #PGHVisionZero
Our last speaker mentions that Helsinki just had their first year with zero traffic deaths. Hoboken is on their 4th year. It’s possible. #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Our last speaker mentions that Helsinki just had their first year with zero traffic deaths. Hoboken is on their 4th year. It’s possible. #PGHVisionZero
Apparently DOMI came up with the alternative design for the Strip District bike lane weeks ago, just in case. I knew they had been working with the fire dept and assumed the chief had waived the 20-ft requirement, but it sounds more like he just forgot about it. #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Apparently DOMI came up with the alternative design for the Strip District bike lane weeks ago, just in case. I knew they had been working with the fire dept and assumed the chief had waived the 20-ft requirement, but it sounds more like he just forgot about it. #PGHVisionZero
I asked what the fatal crash response team would need to be able to respond to serious injury crashes. It seems to largely be a capacity issue: there aren’t enough investigators in particular. #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I asked what the fatal crash response team would need to be able to respond to serious injury crashes. It seems to largely be a capacity issue: there aren’t enough investigators in particular. #PGHVisionZero
Apparently we have three traffic cops in the entire city of Pittsburgh? One per 100,000 people? Yeah, we definitely need automated cameras! #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Apparently we have three traffic cops in the entire city of Pittsburgh? One per 100,000 people? Yeah, we definitely need automated cameras! #PGHVisionZero
Pittsburgh EMS also saying we’ll probably never eliminate fatal crashes. Does anyone want to tell him about Hoboken? Oslo? It’s, possible, you just need to make it a priority, even if it upsets the status quo. #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Pittsburgh EMS also saying we’ll probably never eliminate fatal crashes. Does anyone want to tell him about Hoboken? Oslo? It’s, possible, you just need to make it a priority, even if it upsets the status quo. #PGHVisionZero
Pittsburgh EMS is saying bikes and peds need to wear high-vis clothing so they don’t get hit by cars. Are the bikes and peds in the Netherlands so safe because of their high-vis clothing? #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Pittsburgh EMS is saying bikes and peds need to wear high-vis clothing so they don’t get hit by cars. Are the bikes and peds in the Netherlands so safe because of their high-vis clothing? #PGHVisionZero
Neighbors know a street most intimately, and when neighbors share their information, either with the team or via 311, it helps to improve outcomes #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Neighbors know a street most intimately, and when neighbors share their information, either with the team or via 311, it helps to improve outcomes #PGHVisionZero
Criteria analyzed by the fatal crash response team #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Criteria analyzed by the fatal crash response team #PGHVisionZero
One of the barriers for crash analysis is waiting for PennDOT to publish the data, which can take a year and a half #PGHVisionZero
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
One of the barriers for crash analysis is waiting for PennDOT to publish the data, which can take a year and a half #PGHVisionZero