Pittsburgh among Top 20 U.S. cities for bicycling, group says

Efforts championed by Mayor Bill Peduto to make Pittsburgh a more bike-friendly city are clearly paying off.

People For Bikes, a national organization dedicated to making bicycling safer and more convenient, has ranked Pittsburgh among the top 20 cities in the U.S. for people on bicycles. The Steel City came in at 20th.

It’s the first time Pittsburgh has made it into the top tier of the more than 550 cities and towns included in the data-driven analysis. Last year the city was ranked 170th.

We are thrilled to see @CityPGH recognized among the top 20 cities in the US for people on bicycles but the work doesn't stop here! See the full press release for more information on our upcoming initiatives:https://t.co/FNksPaAOyG

— Pittsburgh Mobility & Infrastructure (@PghDOMI) June 9, 2020

City rankings are based on ridership (how many people are riding bikes), safety (how safe it is for people to ride bikes), network (how easy is it for people to bike where they want to go), reach (how well the network serves all parts of the community), and acceleration (how fast the community is working to improve biking).

“The data shows Pittsburgh is showing real progress in making it easier for people to use bicycles as a safe, affordable, and enjoyable way to get around our compact city,” said Karina Ricks, director of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.

Here is a list of the rankings.

“Our top scoring cities showcase the diverse ways that bicycling is thriving as a source of transportation, recreation, and inspiration,” said Kyle Wagenschutz, director of local innovation for People For Bikes.