Schenley Park

Expressed strong opposition to building a DPW maintenance hub on Prospect Drive in Schenley Park, citing code chapter 480a violations and tree loss.

Expressed concern over commercial vehicles, noise, and property value impacts near her Hobart Street home adjacent to the proposed Schenley Park hub.

Challenged the administration's claim that city parks traditionally have DPW yards inside them, noting that other parks face similar conflicts.

Urged council to protect Schenley Park's green space and evaluate non-park alternatives for the DPW facility.

Argued that building the facility on Prospect Drive violates greenway preservation laws and ignores landslide risks.

Thanked DPW for flood protection work in Greenfield but urged the city to recognize the economic and environmental value of park green space.

Expressed strong criticism regarding an unauthorized DIY skate park in Panther Hollow and alleged improper communications by council members.

Supports keeping Serpentine Drive closed to cars, noting it is heavily used by families, runners, and cyclists as a safe urban amenity.

Supports keeping Serpentine closed, arguing that historic park designs did not prioritize modern commuter cars and that Vision Zero requires protecting vulnerable road users.

Speaking on behalf of Bike Pittsburgh, urged council to keep the road car-free to protect families and support active transportation networks.

Supports keeping the road closed because it provides a safe, tick-free walking route for dogs where alternative park trails are too steep or rugged.

Supports keeping the road closed to vehicles, noting that DOMI's public process in 2024 overwhelmingly favored bike and pedestrian access.

Argued that closing park roads forces traffic onto high-injury residential corridors and questioned whether safety studies were conducted before restricting access.

Supports reopening Serpentine Drive to vehicles, arguing that city parks belong to all residents and that closing roads dumps traffic onto neighborhood streets.

Proposed a shared-use design that accommodates both cars and non-motorized users given the 40-foot width of the roadway.

Supports reopening the road to vehicles, stating she observed very few cyclists or pedestrians using the paved road during extensive historical restoration work.

Speaking for the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition, requested a formal, data-driven review of traffic flow, safety, and community needs before making a final decision.

Supports reopening the road to cars to provide a direct, vital connection for emergency vehicles and healthcare access.

Supports keeping the road car-free, noting its heavy use by families and visitors and highlighting past truck blockages on the winding road.

Enthusiastically supports car-free Serpentine Drive as a vibrant social gathering space for walking, bird watching, and community interaction.

Supports keeping Serpentine closed to motor vehicles to ensure safer bicycling from his residence to Squirrel Hill.

Supports keeping the road car-free, citing heavy usage statistics on apps like Strava and arguing that bridge reopenings will solve temporary commuter backups.

Supports keeping Serpentine closed to cars, emphasizing park safety and how car-free spaces attract residents to Pittsburgh.

Supports reopening the road to cars, arguing that city parks must remain accessible to all residents who need to drive.

Supports keeping Serpentine car-free as a safe thoroughfare for children on bikes and scooters.

Supports keeping Serpentine car-free because alternative driving routes are already fast and convenient, while cyclists need protected spaces.

Supports reopening Serpentine to cars to avoid dangerous left turns on Whiteman Street and ensure taxpayers can utilize a road they funded.