04/21/2023
boro.dormont.pa.us/shared-streets
Applications now open for the Borough of Dormont’s Shared Streets Program! More information including application: boro.dormont.pa.us/Shared-Streets
Dormont is often referred to as a “walking community,” because of its dense streets and vibrant business district which are accessible from all parts of the Borough. The Borough prides itself on its extensive outdoor recreation areas, including Dormont Park, Beggs Snyder Park, and the Dormont pool. But we also know that we have a long way to go to be sure that all residents have access to spaces to safely walk, bike, scoot, move and play near their homes. Dormont Shared Streets is a program that aims to provide more spaces like these right outside our doors! A Shared Street discourages through traffic, and encourages lower, extra cautious driving speeds. The goal is to reduce and slow traffic to leave more room for the street to be used for healthy play, exercise and movement. A Shared Street is defined as one block of a street.
The Borough of Dormont strives to give its residents more options for safe transit to our parks and business district and more space to play and exercise closer to their homes through a permitting process to volunteer residential Block Captains.
Interested?
Residents interested in being a Block Captain for a Shared Street must first submit an application demonstrating that the suggested street would benefit from this program. More information including application: boro.dormont.pa.us/Shared-Streets
