September 2024 newsletter
THIS JUST IN … MOVE LEBO IS NOW A REGISTERED 501(c)(3)!
Become a sustaining member today! Your membership & financial support enables Move Lebo to offer unique, engaging community events, purchase much needed safety equipment for sidewalk cleanups, develop educational programming & expand our advocacy work.
September was action packed, a perfect send off to summer! Our community is growing - we now have over 275 newsletter subscribers! We hear you! There’s a desire to experience our community in a way that builds connection and a sense of place. Together we will create a more connected community that prioritizes pedestrian safety and people-centered design.
PECHAKUCHA MEETS OKTOBERFEST
Our first PechaKucha event was a total blast! 20 slides/20 seconds, presenters shared their vision for a more pedestrian friendly and connected community. The evening took us on a tour from the train tracks of America to the streets of Berlin. An Oktoberfest twist added an extra bit of fun, viewers enjoyed German beer and pretzels. PROST! to people-centered design! Missed out? We want to PechaKucha with you! We’ll host another member event in the spring - stay tuned!
FIRST E-BIKE GROUP RIDE WAS A SUCCESS!
We had so much fun, we’re doing it again! It was great meeting new friends, who are passionate about making biking part of their daily lives. We shared stories and each learned a new thing or two about a route we hadn’t done before. Couldn’t make it to the last ride? Join us on Saturday, October 12 @ 9:30am at Needle and Bean for another group ride through Mt. Lebanon! Come with us - we’ll show you not only is it possible to bike in Lebo, it’s a ton of FUN! RSVP here!
Picture yourself here! Inaugural e-bike ride crew, cruising the streets of Mt. Lebanon!
POINTS OF INTEREST:
3 BUSINESS DISTRICTS, 4 SCHOOLS, COFFEE SHOPS/RESTAURANTS, LIBRARY, REC CENTER & POOL
PACK THE ROOM!
We did it! A dozen of us packed the room at the September 24 Commission Meeting in support of the Active Transportation Plan. 12 people, 12 stories, all with one common theme - safer streets for people powered mobility. Have you heard about the Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets Policy? If not, give them a look. We are organizing another “pack the room” event on 10/1 @ 6pm this time at the Mobility Board meeting. Concerned parents will discuss the dangers their children face on their way to and from school in our walking district. Please join and share your story. We must build our collective voice and demand safer streets. Can’t make it on 10/1? The next meeting is on 11/5. Tell your friends!
SLICING UP PIZZA, MOVE LEBO STYLE @ THE ARTIST MARKET
Visitors of all ages enjoyed creating their own reflective pizza slices. A fun, interactive way to promote pedestrian safety & increase visibility while people Move (around) Lebo. A collaborative chalk mural encouraged people to envision alternative uses for space. Instead of an empty sidewalk, it became a place people gathered to chat, create art, enjoy a snack & connect. A micro demonstration to illustrate how inexpensive fixes like chalk/paint can go a long way in redesigning the use of spaces. ||paint = traffic calming = connection|| Shout out to Mt. Lebanon Partnership for including us in this great event!
SIDEWALK CLEAN UP ALONG WASHINGTON ROAD
Lebo Complained - Move Lebo answered! The Move Lebo sidewalk cleanup crew tackled the southern portion of Washington Road (near MedExpress) earlier this month. Now people and pets can safely pass through the space. Thanks to the concerned resident who put a spotlight on this area of need. Move Lebo is an action oriented advocacy group making our community a better place to live, one step at a time. Do you know of a sidewalk in need of some TLC? Submit to our Report! page and we’ll add it to our list!
Our next sidewalk cleanup is happening on Saturday, November 2nd. Meet at the Mt. Lebanon Library at 9:30am outside the entrance on Castle Shannon Blvd.
WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING - PITTSBURGH!
Move Lebo is an official co-sponsor of Week Without Driving - Pittsburgh! Whether we live in suburban towns or city neighborhoods, everyone in Allegheny County deserves safe, reliable, dignified access to the places we need to go. Across the county, 30% of the population does not drive a car. The Week Without Driving is a nationwide movement to link the needs of disabled individuals and people of all ages with environmental movements and accessible community planning. Together, we will illustrate challenges and opportunities for non-drivers and call for change that improves mobility for all.
GET INVOLVED
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO GET INVOLVED TODAY?
- BECOME A MEMBER! Your support enables Move Lebo to develop educational programs, host community events & purchase critical safety supplies for sidewalk cleanups.
- Tell your family and friends about Move Lebo - share this newsletter.
- Join in the convo on Slack.
- Report! a safety issue or concern here!
- Use the power of your words - speak at an upcoming Commissioners Meeting and/or Mobility Board meeting.
- Sign up for RunLebo!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fridays @ 7AM
Sign up for meet up details!
WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING - PITTSBURGH:
September 30th - October 6th
Join & pledge to take a week without driving.
MONTHLY MOVE LEBO GENERAL MEETING:
Sunday, October 6th
10am @ Needle and Bean [Open to anyone interested in learning more!]
E-BIKE GROUP RIDE MEET UP:
Saturday, October 12th
9:30am @ Needle and Bean RSVP here
Thursday, October 17th
5pm - 7pm @ East End Brewing
MOVE LEBO SIDEWALK CLEANUP:
Saturday, November 2nd 9:30am
Meet at the Mt. Lebanon Library outside the entrance on Castle Shannon Blvd.
Together and Forward
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