Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Operations - the core work of the organization continues to be delivering a clean and safe downtown. In 2024 the on-street services team's efforts kept our public spaces cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for everyone. The clean team produced consistent and strong results, including pressure-washed sidewalks and alleys swept clear of litter. April's redd up week mobilized 200 volunteers to take part in seven days of beautification efforts. The outreach team collaborated with local agencies to provide innovative solutions and resources for individuals facing life challenges. The hospitality team engaged visitors and commuters to assist with wayfinding, recommendations, and local amenities. The pdp's increased investment in these services in 2024 included new service hours, a new operations center, and increased accessibility through the dispatch hotline.

Transportation - whether arriving by car, bus, bike or on foot, transportation remains a critical issue for those who work, live, and visit here. As the region's transit hub, downtown's evolution will impact on how people get around the county. In 2024 pdp continued efforts to rethink our bus route network and place-focused designs to high-traffic corridors. Construction began on the first-of-its-kind pedestrian wayfinding system that will simplify navigation in and between neighborhoods and indicate key destinations and landmarks, set to launch in 2025. The pdp also kept downtown stakeholders informed about pittsburgh regional transit's most impactful service adjustments, including the university line project and bus line redesign plan.