August 2025 newsletter
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our new sustaining members and email subscribers.
We’re so grateful that you’re here!
Upcoming “Pack the room”
With school back in session, the work Move Lebo does is more important than ever. We are committed to safer streets, designed for people. One of our key focus areas over the upcoming weeks will be working with the Municipality on Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs). What does this mean? The short answer is safer walking conditions for kids (and adults)! Wanna deep dive? Check out NACTO.
LPIs give pedestrians a head start of 3–7 seconds when entering an intersection.
LPIs enhance the visibility of pedestrians in the intersection and reinforce their right-of-way over turning vehicles.
LPIs have been shown to significantly reduce pedestrian-vehicle collisions.
Cost to implement is relatively low compared to other options as LPIs utilize existing traffic lights.
LPIs in our community are inconsistent. Some intersections have none while others have 3 seconds. In PA, cars must stop, by law, for pedestrians in a crosswalk. However, pedestrians may not enter a crosswalk unless it is “safe to do so”. LPIs make it so that is is safe to cross the street and puts the liability on the driver.
We want the municipality to increase the LPI to 7 seconds at all lights within a 1/2 mile of a school. It may not seem like much but the next time you cross the road count to 7 and see how far you get. 7 second LPIs will ensure safer walking conditions for all residents, especially children. The best part - the Municipality has the power to make these changes.
Stay Tuned! We are planning a “pack the room” event and we need you there. Come and tell the Commission that you want safer walking conditions!
[Back-to-school cleanup in action!]
celebrating wins
Successful back-to-school sidewalk cleanup- our teams were out and about in the community picking up trash and clearing sidewalks for the start of school
Official partnership with the Mt. Lebanon Police Department on a Connected Car Workshop coming up on October 12
The citizen-powered Telraam (aka Francois) traffic monitoring device is up and running, collecting data in the community
More and more “20 is Plenty” yard signs are popping up
MEET OUR NEW FRIEND, FRANCOIS!
Francois is joining us from the Telraam Family in Belgium.
Who is Francois? What is Telraam?
Francois is the name we gave to our first Telraam traffic monitoring device. It’s discreet and user-friendly.
Telraam is a citizen-powered solution for collecting multi-modal traffic data. Traffic data that can be used to design better streets. We envision using the data to support the need for traffic calming and road redesign. Move Lebo members can request to borrow the Telraam device to collect their own data to support traffic calming petitions. We plan to build our collection of devices to empower residents with the data to support traffic petitions.
Traffic too fast on your street? Interested in hosting Francois at your house? Contact us to learn more.
SIDEWALK CLEANUP
[Look out litter - we’re coming for you!]
Saturday, September 6th
Meet outside Foxglove Interiors @ 9:30am
Join us as we cleanup along Castle Shannon Blvd. in advance of the Anawanda Arts Festival. Come try out our NEW! litter grabber tools. We’ll supply the reflective vests, tools and trash bags but please bring your own gloves. A special shout-out to our sustaining members and donors who allow us to purchase supplies like these!
Know of a sidewalk in need of some TLC? Send us a note.
Vélo Couture Ride
Saturday, September 13th (Rain Date: Sunday, September 14th)
Meet at Mel’s Petit Cafe @ 8:30am
Celebrate bikes as transportation with a morning ride followed by crepes. Taking inspiration from Paris, wear your most fashionable bike friendly outfits on this slow-paced, 6-mile, sorta flat ride through the Willow Terrace and Cedarhurst neighborhoods. We'll start and end at Mel's Petit Cafe. The ride is open to all, but the route will not be closed to cars.
Say OUI and join us for a fun morning. RSVP here.
PARK(ING) DAY
Friday, September 19th
Popping up at the corner of Ralston & Beverly 8am - 4pm
Move Lebo will be popping up in support of Park(ing) Day to advocate for safer, greener, and more equitable streets for people. We plan to set up ahead of school drop-off with coffee and donuts for families on their way to school. After the morning rush, we plan to replenish supplies throughout the day in order to accommodate remote workers that may want to get out of the house during the day. If the weather is nice, we’ll plan to hand out popsicles in the afternoon following the end of the school day. Stop by and say hello!
WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING
Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5
The Week Without Driving was created so that those who have the option to drive can learn firsthand about the barriers and challenges that nondrivers face and work with nondrivers to create more accessible communities for all. Move Lebo is encouraging everyone to participate and experience what it’s like to navigate our community without the comfort of a car.
CONNECTED CAR WORKSHOP
Sunday, October 12th
Commissioners Lot 3pm - 5pm Space is limited, please reserve your spot in advance.
In case you missed it, Pennsylvania's law about mobile phone use while driving has changed. You can now be stopped for holding your phone while driving. This includes phone calls and using navigation. Even while stopped at a red light! Apple Carplay and Android Auto can help you stay connected and follow PA's new hands-free law. Most cars on the road today have these useful tools.
Join the Mt. Lebanon Police Department and Move Lebo at the Connected Car Workshop for some quick how-to tips. There will be volunteers to help get your cars set up. Just bring your car, phone, and a cable to connect up. We'll have some extra on hand if needed.
Move Lebo is a grassroots organization, independent of the municipality.
We rely on the generosity of our neighbors to fund our work. Become a member today!
Together we can make Mt. Lebanon a more connected community that prioritizes pedestrian safety and people-centered design.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fridays @ 7AM
Sign up for meet up details!
Sidewalk cleanup:
Saturday, September 6 @ 9:30am
Meet outside Foxglove Interiors
Vélo Couture Ride:
Saturday, September 13th (Rain Date: Sunday, September 14th)
Meet at Mel’s Petit Cafe @ 8:30am
Thursday, September 18th
5pm - 7pm @ East End Brewing
PARK(ING) DAY:
Friday, September 19th
8am - 4pm @ corner of Ralston & Beverly
GENERAL MEETING:
Sunday, September 21st
10am - 11am @ Needle and Bean
Mt. Lebanon Artists’ Market
Saturday, September 27th
10am - 2pm @ Clearview Common
WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING:
Monday, September 29 - Sunday, October 5
More info: https://weekwithoutdriving.org/
CONNECTED CAR WORKSHOP:
Sunday, October 12th
3pm-5pm @ Commissioners Lot
Together and Forward
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