2026 is starting out with a bang! Our first general meeting of the year was a huge success. Over two dozen folks attended, including our two new Commissioners, Margaret Izzo (Ward 2) and Nick Petti (Ward 4). We’re so grateful to have their support and look forward to working with them. The meeting laid out a clear path for our 2026 priorities, which you can read more about below. Our next general meeting will be Sunday, May 3 from 10am-11am at Needle & Bean. And speaking of Needle and Bean, we want to give them a very special shout out for their continued support and hospitality - we’re so very grateful!

Move Lebo 2026 priorities

This section is for YOU! We are looking for folks to collaborate with us on our four priority areas: Advocacy, Action, Outreach and 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 areas/activities, please sign up below.

Sign Up | 2026 Priorities

ADVOCACY

Active Transportation Plan (ATP) - Provide insights and support the development and implementation of the ATP
Pack the Room events (ad hoc) - Identify opportunities and encourage residents to attend en masse Commission, Mobility board, School Board, etc., meetings related to the Move Lebo mission
Zoning - Identify opportunities to enhance zoning aligned with Move Lebo’s mission

ACTION

Sidewalk Cleanups - Organize community-wide cleanups to ensure sidewalks, paper streets, safe routes to school, and more are free from litter, overgrown bushes, and overhanging tree branches
Bower Hill Blitz - Laser focused effort to implement simple and effective improvements to Bower Hill Rd through tactics like “Paint and Poles”, door-to-door signature campaigns, Francois, and more
Citizen Street Data Initiative (Francois) - Promote, capture, and analyze street-level data with the Move Lebo member-funded Telraam traffic monitoring device (affectionately known as, Francois) used to empower residents to make changes to their streets
Run Club - Continue the RunLebo challenge and identify new opportunities to get our neighbors outside and explore Mt. Lebanon’s streets, sidewalks, and pathways on foot
Bike Club - Organize group bike rides through BikeLebo to increase community member confidence for road riding and making biking a part of their daily routines, while also educating and promoting safe biking routes through Mt. Lebanon’s 86 miles of roads

OUTREACH

Event Tabling - Ensure a strong Move Lebo presence (booth, activities, literature, etc.) at key events like Earth Day, Lebo Pride, Lions Farmers Market, Halloween Parade, and more, to increase awareness and engagement

EDUCATION

Book Club - Provide a space to discuss books that explore our urban environment, how we interact with it, and how to make a more livable world, one step at a time
Monthly Newsletter - Share periodic updates with our members on the amazing work Move Lebo is doing to move the needle for pedestrian safety in Mt. Lebanon

move lebo Book Club

Our first book club was a blast! The subzero temps couldn’t keep folks away from discussing the merits of Jeff Speck’s Walkable City. Back Alley Brewing provided the perfect space to cozy up and chat about the social, economic, and health benefits of walkable cities and practical urban design changes that will make our community more vibrant, safe, and people-focused. Interested in joining an upcoming Book Club? Our next selection is Sidewalks by Valeria Luiselli. We’ll meet on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30pm @ Back Alley Brewing. You can find more details about our Book Club by visiting here.

How ‘bout dem “sneckdahns” n’at?!

“Sneckdahn” or “sneckdown” however you say it, let’s give three cheers for mother nature’s traffic calming! A sneckdown or snowy neckdown is snow-covered area that gives urban designers the ability to see the space that cars use or more importantly DON’T use. Sneckdowns provide insight into where roads are overbuilt and provide a free, temporary tool for urban planners to identify areas where traffic lanes could be narrowed, creating shorter, safer crossings for pedestrians and develop spaces where things like pedestrian plazas and bike lanes can exist. Do you have a good sneckdown picture? Send it our way - we’d love to see it!

Sneckdown = snow + neckdown

Neckdown is a term for sidewalk extensions that reduce the speeds and increase pedestrian access.

Move Lebo Board Seat

Interested in taking on a leadership role in our organization? We have a board seat available, starting March 2026. The deadline to apply is February 11th. If you’d like to be considered, please fill out this application. We are looking for folks that are interested in actively engaging in the change process with us! Our board meets monthly and we organize various events and activities throughout the year. Questions? Drop us a line!

Regional Active Transportation Forum

Tuesday, March 3 from 10am - 12pm | Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, 42 21st St Suite 101

The regional Active Transportation Forum brings together local organizations and regional partners to talk about the ways that individuals and communities can foster and encourage active modes of transportation like walking and biking. Led by Leann Chaney, our Senior Active Transportation Planner, the main priority for our forum is to focus on programs, potential funding opportunities for these initiatives, and design guidelines. The Forum meets on a quarterly basis.

Note: This meeting is free and open to the public. Individuals that care about improving conditions for biking and walking modes of transportation are encouraged to join.

Move Lebo is a grassroots organization, independent of the municipality.

We rely on the generosity of our neighors 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