TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT TO BEGIN ON WEBSTER AVENUE

Published on August 14, 2025

VISION ZERO IMPLEMENTATION: TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT TO BEGIN ON WEBSTER AVENUE

Webster Avenue in the Hill District to Receive Traffic Calming

Pittsburgh, PA - The City of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that a traffic calming project will be implemented in the #2400-2700 block of Webster Avenue in the Hill District, today, August 14th. The goal of this project is to increase speed limit compliance on Webster Avenue and to increase pedestrian safety. 

The project will include the construction of two (2) speed humps, the installation of splitter islands, painted bump outs, and high-visibility piano-key crosswalks. Permanent signage and pavement markings will be installed to alert motorists of approaching traffic calming elements.  

“Too many drivers have been going too fast here for too long,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “By adding safety features, we’re making sure this street works for the people who live here, especially our children, families, and seniors. This is how we build a safer Pittsburgh, block by block.” 

Data collected indicated that more than 80% of motorists traveling on Webster Avenue exceeded the posted speed limit of 25 mph with motorists often traveling at 34 mph near multi-family housing with young children, religious institutions, and schools.  

Construction work is expected to start on Thursday, August 14, 2025, and will last one (1) day, weather permitting. During construction, flaggers will be stationed through the work area to allow alternating traffic. There may be periods of intermittent delays during construction. Hours of construction will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Temporary “No Parking” signage will be posted throughout the corridor where work is taking place.  

To request traffic calming in your neighborhood visit our interactive traffic calming map. 

Note: certain streets such as those owned by non-City entities (private, State, County), streets with excessive slope, or non-residential streets may be ineligible for Neighborhood Traffic Calming. For more information on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program visit the Engage Page. 

Jacob Williams
Press Officer
Jacob.Williams@PittsburghPA.gov
(412) 667-8264