MUNI-PITTSBURGH COUNTYlocal legislationRead, Received and Filed

Petition to Keep Serpentine Drive as a Pedestrian and Bike Path

Original title: Petition from the residents of the City of Pittsburgh requesting a Public Hearing before City Council regarding maintaining Serpentine Drive, in Schenley Park, as a pedestrian and bike only throughway. The Petition is valid in accordance with the Home Rule Charter.

May 18, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The City Council must now determine whether to hold a public hearing to decide the long-term traffic status of Serpentine Drive, which directly impacts access for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists in Schenley Park.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pittsburgh residents

Residents who signed the petition are seeking a formal public hearing to influence city policy on park road usage.

Committee on Finance and Law

This committee is responsible for reviewing the petition and determining the next steps for the requested public hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 18, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Pittsburgh residents have submitted a formal petition requesting a public hearing before the City Council to discuss keeping Serpentine Drive in Schenley Park closed to motor vehicles. The petition has been officially verified as meeting the requirements of the City's .

Key Facts

The petition requests a public hearing before the Pittsburgh City Council.
The petition concerns the status of Serpentine Drive in Schenley Park as a pedestrian and bike-only throughway.
The petition has been officially validated under the City of Pittsburgh's Home Rule Charter.
The petition is filed under file number 2026-0516.
The petition was introduced on May 15, 2026.
The petition has been referred to the Committee on Finance and Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the petition is 'valid'?

It means the petition met the legal requirements and signature thresholds set forth in the City of Pittsburgh's .

What happens next?

The petition has been received and filed with the Committee on Finance and Law, which will oversee the next steps regarding the request for a public hearing.

Why It Matters

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Formalization of Park Access

The use of a formal Home Rule Charter petition indicates a shift toward using established legal mechanisms to resolve local traffic management disputes in city parks.

City of Pittsburgh Schenley Park

Connected Entities

locationSchenley Park“The location of the road in question.”Map →

organizationCity of Pittsburgh“The local government body receiving the petition.”Map →

locationSerpentine Drive“The specific road subject to the petition.”Map →

Sources

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