February 2026 Newsletter
In our last newsletter, we talked about ‘sneckdowns’ and it got a lot of folks thinking so we dug a little deeper and put these images together - special shout out to Joel Beeby for designing these. The next time the snow falls (and we hope that’s not anytime soon!!!), watch out for the sneckdowns in your neighborhood and use them for inspiration on ways to improve the comfort, safety and walkability of your street.
Move Lebo 2026 Priorities
We are looking for folks to collaborate with us on our four priority areas: ADVOCACY, ACTION, OUTREACH & EDUCATION. We want to expand our reach within the community and we need your help! If you are interested in helping to support one of these four priority areas, sign up below to get the conversation started. We look forward to hearing your ideas.
Walk Lebo
April 11th 10am - 11:30am | Meet @ corner of Beverly & Overlook
Exciting news - Walk Lebo is back in action! We are launching a new walking club that will meet weekend mornings, starting Saturday, April 11th at 10am. Join Move Lebo member, Dave, as he leads a moderate-paced walk through several neighborhoods, including Parker Gardens, Virginia Manor, Foxland, and Willow Terrace. Walk locations will change each month and will highlight pedestrian connections between neighborhoods, recent and planned transportation improvements, as well as some historical points of interest along the way. Dave joins us from Portland, OR where he led neighborhood walks as part of a city program. We’re excited to welcome Dave and his leadership experience to Move Lebo! Save the date and join Dave on April 11th to learn some fun new facts about our community. Each walk will end with an optional gathering at a nearby coffee shop. More details here.
Active Transportation Plan Updates
If you weren’t able to attend the public sessions on February 25th, the best way to hear about the current status of the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is from the recent Commission discussion session. The design team at Toole will be finalizing the draft ATP documentation and sharing it with both municipalities and their leadership for review and confirmation. The plan will be finalized this spring. Once the plan is finalized, it is critical that we advocate for funding to implement the recommendations. One of the most important ways to advocate for the ATP is through attending a Commission and/or Mobility Board meeting to make sure ATP funding is prioritized. We’ll continue to keep you updated on the status of the ATP along with specific ways you can advocate.
| Super cool to see our new State Representative-Elect Jen Mazzocco supporting the ATP! |
Update on PRT Busline resdesign
PRT's second draft Bus Line Refresh project website is live! All public-facing materials, interactive maps, route surveys, and engagement event schedule are now published here. There will be an in-person public meeting at August Wilson Center on April 7 and a virtual public meeting on May 6.
There are some big changes impacting Mt. Lebanon Transit riders. Potential negative impacts include the truncation of the 36 no longer serving South Hills Village and only running weekdays during peak hours. Additionally, there is no longer a route running on Cochran Road to the Virginia shops; however, there are also positives with a return to direct to Oakland service. Make sure you have your voice heard. Engage with PRT.
Sidewalk Cleanup
Sunday March, 8th 9:30am - 11am | meet @ Needle & Bean
The snow has finally melted and left behind a lot of trash and debris. Join us for a cleanup and help get our sidewalks back in shape for warmer weather. We’ll fuel up at Needle and Bean for some of the best coffee in town and head out from there. We’ll supply the tools, just bring yourself! Do you know of a sidewalk in need of a cleanup? We want to hear from you - send us an email.
Book Club
Wednesday, March 25th 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Back Alley Brewing
Join us for our second book club discussion to chat about Valeria Luiselli’s Sidewalks. No worries if you haven’t finished the book - cozy up with us at Back Alley Brewing to share your thoughts and brainstorm ideas for how to improve the walkability of our community. Save the date for our next book club on May 27th.
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.
Please help spread the word - share this newsletter with folks that might be interested in the work we’re doing!
GET INVOLVED
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO GET INVOLVED TODAY?
Sign up to collaborate with us on our 2026 Priorities!
BECOME A MEMBER! Your support enables Move Lebo to develop educational programs, host community events & purchase critical safety supplies for sidewalk cleanups and group activities.
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!
Register for Move Lebo Book Club
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fridays @ 7am
Sign up for meet up details!
Sidewalk Cleanup:
Sunday, March 8th
9:30am - 11am
Meetup location: Needle and Bean
Thursday, March 19th
5:30pm - 7pm @ East End Brewing
Wednesday, March 25th
6:30pm - 8:30pm @ Back Alley Brewing
For more details and to register visit here.
Walk Lebo Meetup:
Saturday, April 11th
9:30am - 11am
More details here.
Together and Forward
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