Dave Munson
@davemunson.bsky.social
Transportation and urbanism YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HowToTown
Interesting idea. I'm curious if this is on anyone else's radar, like @bikepgh.bsky.social, @friendsoftheriverfront.org, @alleghenycounty.bsky.social, @mobilifyswpa.bsky.social, etc. This was my son's preferred way to ride to the Science Center for summer camp, and I'd love more green space.
Transit Talk: Bypass the Bypass with a bigger bike trail
Relics of our car-centric past could be converted into pedestrian-friendly parkland.
www.pghcitypaper.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Interesting idea. I'm curious if this is on anyone else's radar, like @bikepgh.bsky.social, @friendsoftheriverfront.org, @alleghenycounty.bsky.social, @mobilifyswpa.bsky.social, etc. This was my son's preferred way to ride to the Science Center for summer camp, and I'd love more green space.
Who: dunno, not who was involved, if they were injured, nothing
What: car crash
When: 6:30, 11/25/25
Where: Homewood North, near Sterrett and Frankstown
Why: dunno
How: dunno
This really sounds like just reprinting a sentence or two from Dispatch. Does that even count as journalism?
What: car crash
When: 6:30, 11/25/25
Where: Homewood North, near Sterrett and Frankstown
Why: dunno
How: dunno
This really sounds like just reprinting a sentence or two from Dispatch. Does that even count as journalism?
Multi-vehicle crash in Pittsburgh
Crash happened on Tuesday morning
www.wtae.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Who: dunno, not who was involved, if they were injured, nothing
What: car crash
When: 6:30, 11/25/25
Where: Homewood North, near Sterrett and Frankstown
Why: dunno
How: dunno
This really sounds like just reprinting a sentence or two from Dispatch. Does that even count as journalism?
What: car crash
When: 6:30, 11/25/25
Where: Homewood North, near Sterrett and Frankstown
Why: dunno
How: dunno
This really sounds like just reprinting a sentence or two from Dispatch. Does that even count as journalism?
Another half-baked story. What led to the crash? What were the contributing conditions? What is the crash history? Did you talk to any of the first responders? Did you ask why they used drones, or did you just see it and go "Huh, look at that," and that was the end of it?
1 person injured after crash along portion of Rt. 30 in Westmoreland County
A portion of Route 30 in Westmoreland County was shut down for hours Monday night, and one person was injured after a crash involving two vehicles.
www.wtae.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Another half-baked story. What led to the crash? What were the contributing conditions? What is the crash history? Did you talk to any of the first responders? Did you ask why they used drones, or did you just see it and go "Huh, look at that," and that was the end of it?
Really interesting article. What is the purpose of the T? Is it to get folks from Mt. Lebanon downtown? Or is to serve everyday Pittsburghers like in Allentown? And how do you balance transit need versus efficiency?
www.publicsource.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Really interesting article. What is the purpose of the T? Is it to get folks from Mt. Lebanon downtown? Or is to serve everyday Pittsburghers like in Allentown? And how do you balance transit need versus efficiency?
Any article that finishes with "it is unclear what led to the crash" is underbaked. The article mentions six people, but only one vehicle. Nothing about the speed limit on the road, history of crashes, potential solutions to this issue, anything.
VFD: 6 people injured after serious crash in Allegheny County
Six people were taken to the hospital following a serious crash in Allegheny County early Sunday morning.
www.wtae.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Any article that finishes with "it is unclear what led to the crash" is underbaked. The article mentions six people, but only one vehicle. Nothing about the speed limit on the road, history of crashes, potential solutions to this issue, anything.
The article is a little unclear if the police pursued after the initial attempt to stop, although I believe Pittsburgh PD allows high-speed chases when a violent crime is suspected. As far as I can tell no one was hurt. I want to keep an eye on this.
Police searching for third suspect after crash, shots fired in Pittsburgh
Two other people were taken into custody after the incident
www.wtae.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The article is a little unclear if the police pursued after the initial attempt to stop, although I believe Pittsburgh PD allows high-speed chases when a violent crime is suspected. As far as I can tell no one was hurt. I want to keep an eye on this.
Yes, PRT needs to improve on-time performance and frequency, but one way they could do that is by redesigning and consolidating bus routes. So they kinda need to do both.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit urged to stop redesign of bus routes, fix ridership, on-time problems - Pittsburgh Union Progress
With the funding crisis at Pittsburgh Regional Transit put on hold for at least the next two years, the agency is ready to move ahead early next year with the next step of its bus line redesign. But t...
www.unionprogress.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Yes, PRT needs to improve on-time performance and frequency, but one way they could do that is by redesigning and consolidating bus routes. So they kinda need to do both.
Very interested to see how this detour goes. Will it absolutely destroy the neighborhood, city, state, and country, and possibly start World War III, as a very few but very loud people on the internet have suggested? Or will it be a nothingburger? My money is on the later.
Project Update - November 2025 | North Avenue Signals and Safety Project
Information about upcoming project detours.
engage.pittsburghpa.gov
November 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Very interested to see how this detour goes. Will it absolutely destroy the neighborhood, city, state, and country, and possibly start World War III, as a very few but very loud people on the internet have suggested? Or will it be a nothingburger? My money is on the later.
Great timing to bring this major asset (both transit, tourist, and historic) back online. And I love hearing that the only time PRT's CEO has gotten hate mail (not that anyone should ever get it) was when she speculated about closing down the Incline.
Monongahela Incline reopens - Pittsburgh Union Progress
The Monongahela Incline will be open for Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night on Saturday. Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced Friday the funicular between Station Square on the city’s South Side and Grandvi...
www.unionprogress.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Great timing to bring this major asset (both transit, tourist, and historic) back online. And I love hearing that the only time PRT's CEO has gotten hate mail (not that anyone should ever get it) was when she speculated about closing down the Incline.
1. Good on Pittsburgh Police not causing a high-speed chase. Even though this driver still made a bad decision, it could have been made worse by having additional speeding vehicles.
2. Nine injuries is terrible, but NONE WERE CRITICAL. This is due to the natural speed control of walkable streets.
2. Nine injuries is terrible, but NONE WERE CRITICAL. This is due to the natural speed control of walkable streets.
9 injured after 5-vehicle crash in Wilkinsburg
Nine people were injured Thursday night after five vehicles were involved in a crash in Wilkinsburg. According to TribLive news partner WTAE, several police cars and ambulances reported to the area ne...
triblive.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
1. Good on Pittsburgh Police not causing a high-speed chase. Even though this driver still made a bad decision, it could have been made worse by having additional speeding vehicles.
2. Nine injuries is terrible, but NONE WERE CRITICAL. This is due to the natural speed control of walkable streets.
2. Nine injuries is terrible, but NONE WERE CRITICAL. This is due to the natural speed control of walkable streets.
Good to hear we won't have to wait too much longer on this. I can only imagine that in February two construction workers looked at some work, one turned to the other and said "Hey, does that look weird to you?" And here we are.
Mount Washington Transit Tunnel to reopen by year's end - Pittsburgh Union Progress
The Mount Washington Transit Tunnel between Pittsburgh’s South Side at Station Square and South Hills Junction will remain closed at least another month. Pittsburgh Regional Transit said in a news rel...
www.unionprogress.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Good to hear we won't have to wait too much longer on this. I can only imagine that in February two construction workers looked at some work, one turned to the other and said "Hey, does that look weird to you?" And here we are.
I've been away for a while and missed a lot of news, and while I thought I'd comb through everything I missed, I've got too much going on to do that, so I'm just gonna start with what's new today.
November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I've been away for a while and missed a lot of news, and while I thought I'd comb through everything I missed, I've got too much going on to do that, so I'm just gonna start with what's new today.
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