• May 11th, 2026
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The Oakland Integrated Mobility Study (OIMS) aims to make it easier, safer, and more convenient to travel to, from, through, and around Oakland by supporting Travel Demand Management (TDM) and identifying first- and last-mile options that encourage the use of multimodal alternatives to single-occupant vehicles which can help decrease the total number of vehicles in Oakland, alleviate congestion, and improve air quality through lower vehicle emissions.

As a major destination for education, healthcare, employment, and culture (and the third-largest "downtown" area in Pennsylvania), moving through the Oakland neighborhood can be challenging. As such, the Oakland Integrated Mobility Study is taking a comprehensive look at how transportation operates today to identify practical opportunities for improving mobility and access for all who live, work, learn, or visit Oakland.

The study is one of many recommended actions identified in the Mobility Chapter of The Oakland Plan (the City of Pittsburgh's neigbhorhood plan adopted by the Planning Commission in June 2022.) It is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) using federal planning funding. Preliminary study activities began in October 2025 with the consultant team from Michael Baker International, an dthe project was announced publicly on May 11, 2026, with a dedicated project page now accessible via the City of Pittsburgh's EngagePGH portal.

Examining public transit, institutional shuttles, walking and biking conditions, micromobility, curbside management, and first- and last-mile connections in Oakland, the study will combine data analysis with community input to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for better connecting people with where they need to go.

Public and stakeholder engagement is a central part of the process to ensure local voices help shape future strategies. Community members and project stakeholders will have multiple opportunities to learn more and share feedback throughout the study.

Data collection, stakeholder engagement, public outreach and annoucnements will continue through September 2026. These activities include advisory committee meetings, stakeholder interviews, and site visits, along with web maps, feedback surveys, and a multi-day planning charrette designed to gather focused public input and identify potential solutions. OTMA will lead this initiative in close collaboration with Oakland community organizations, institutions, the City of Pittsburgh, regional transit agencies, and PennDOT. The consultant teams at Michael Baker International Inc. and Rockland Planning, Inc. are scheduled to complete and share the final study documenting findings and recommendations between October and December 2026.

According to OTMA Executive Director, Mavis Rainey, "Oakland serves thousands of people every day, yet transportation in the neighborhood can feel complex and disconnected. This study is about understanding those challenges and working together to identify solutions that improve access, safety, and coordination across the transportation system."

For more information and to stay informed about upcoming engagement opportunities, visit the City of Pittsburgh's EngagePGH page dedicated to the project or contact Mavis Rainey at Oakland Transportation Management Association.