OAKLAND GREEN TEAM: Safe streets. Public art. Street trees The Oakland Green Team works to improve trail connections and create attractive public spaces. The team will identify, advocate, and implement greening and cyclist/pedestrian activities throughout Oakland.
AGENDA February 18, 2016 – 6:00pm A.
Oakland Livable Streets i. Southwestern PA Commission – Bellefield Avenue road safety audit presentation ii. University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering-Center for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (CSTI) Undergraduate student project to look at connectivity and infrastructure between South and Central Oakland iii. Cyclist and Pedestrian infrastructure projects in Oakland – project updates iv. Neville Street working group update – design ideas for bike/ped route on Neville Street below 5th Avenue.
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Oakland Greening i. Grass Roots Green Homes: Sign up to receive energy efficiency resources ii. Volunteer projects needed: Saturday, April 4 Pitt Day of Caring CMU 1,000+ day of service
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Thursday 2/25 from 6-9 pm @ 300 Gist Street, check out the EcoInnovation public open house/launch party! A fun & informative evening to discuss the future of Uptown & West Oakland! http://ecoinnovationdistrict.org/ OPDC’s JobLinks program is now offering free tax preparation assistance by appointments on Wednesdays. See flyer for details. OPDC is currently accepting applicants from West Oakland residents for Residential Façade Improvement Grants. See flyer for details.
Next meeting: Thursday, March 17