New Pathways is a major infrastructure and mobility investment in the Hill District, supported by federal RAISE program funding through the City of Pittsburgh. This long-term project will address critical street, sidewalk, and public transportation issues, improve transit access, and reconnect residents to key destinations throughout the neighborhood and beyond.
The Hill CDC is serving as the community engagement partner for this work, making sure residents, businesses, and stakeholders have a voice in every phase. Through meetings, stakeholder outreach, and public input, we aim to shape improvements that reflect community priorities and strengthen the Hill’s connections in physical, economic, and historical terms.
The project will focus on the Centre Avenue Commercial Corridor, but will include rehabilitative and safety-oriented improvements across the Hill District, including new streetscape features, sidewalk upgrades, and the restoration of Chauncey Steps.
Share your Thoughts
The Hill CDC, City of Pittsburgh, and community partners are working together on the New Pathways project to bring long-overdue improvements to sidewalks, streets, transit access, and public safety in the Hill District. Your input will help make our neighborhood safer, more accessible, and more connected for everyone including seniors, children, people with disabilities, and local businesses.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts at the link below. Your voice will directly shape these investments in our community.
Background
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) is a discretionary program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The funding focuses on promoting investment in neighborhoods that have historically suffered from racial policies (such as redlining) that prevented residents from attaining wealth.
On August 11, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the highly competitive program. Of the 166 awardees, the City of Pittsburgh was included in this group.
The New Pathways project will implement several safety improvements articulated in community-led plans for the Hill District.
These improvements include:
- Streetscape improvements on the Centre Avenue corridor
- Pedestrian accessibility and crossing improvements
- Restoration of city steps
- Smart signal infrastructure for enhanced and reliable transit service and connectivity
- Intersection redesign
You can view the entire application below.
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