PITTSBURGH — The University of Pittsburgh is sharing recommendations on how to make an area of Oakland safer for pedestrians.
A study into portions of Terrace Street is nearly complete.
Three deadly pedestrian crashes have happened in the area in the past few years.
Airforce veteran Jeanne Flaherty was hit and killed by a UPMC shuttle bus in 2020.
UPMC employee Emily Watson was also hit and killed by a shuttle bus in 2023.
Just last month, Pitt housekeeper Jessie Maroney was struck and killed by box truck while in a crosswalk.
Suggested changes include altering traffic signal timing, repainting curbs and pavement markings in “no-parking” and crosswalk areas and enhancing lighting.
Welcome news for Pitt students.
“Lights for sure. Lamplights would be great, knowing where you’re walking,” Pitt freshman Amelia Gerringer said.
“My dorm is right across the corner. Without any lights, these crosswalks here, you always have to have your head on a swivel,” freshman Joseph George said.
These changes are in addition to a number of suggested changes by the city. Those include “no turn on red” restrictions, a three second lead at pedestrian crossings and no flashing signals overnight.
“At the end of the day, we want everybody to be safe. It’s very sad when somebody gets hit by a bus and, unfortunately, it does happen,” George said.
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