By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A redesigned Bigelow Boulevard between Fifth Avenue and Forbes Avenue is officially open.
A collaboration between the City of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh created a “complete street” that increases pedestrian safety and accommodates automobiles, bicycles and other forms of transportation.
“I want to thank the University of Pittsburgh, Chancellor Gallagher, and the Oakland Township for developing and implementing an improvement plan that will create a safer experience for thousands of people who use this block of Bigelow – students, commuters, neighbors and people who Work in Oakland, ”said Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto.
The construction included a new street scene design that expanded sidewalks and zebra crossings, improved the bus stop area, and included improved bicycle connectivity.
There are also updates to water pipes, electricity distribution, and new green spaces that manage rainfall through sustainable landscaping.
“I am grateful to Mayor Bill Peduto and the City of Pittsburgh for their continued partnership,” said University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher. “The new and improved Bigelow Boulevard is safer, more accessible, and is designed to enhance the experience of students, neighbors, and visitors to the University of Pittsburgh for decades to come.”
The total cost of the project was $ 23.7 million and was funded by the University of Pittsburgh general budget and a $ 1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
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