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Focus on science — not profit — when passing laws

By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor • September 17, 2018

As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become increasingly common, we need to anticipate the expected changes in climate and modify our plans for public and private infrastructure accordingly.

Bike lanes are for cyclists only

By Brian Gentry, Contributing Editor • August 27, 2018

Drivers in Pittsburgh should support the development of bike infrastructure in the City, because it will not only make rides safer for cyclists — it will also ensure that bicycles come into less contact with cars, alleviating stress that drivers could face.

Editorial: Address landslides in local infrastructure plans

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 15, 2018

More than 70 landslides have hit Pittsburgh this year — but the one on Route 30 last week was possibly the worst. The collapsed roadway severely damaged four residences and raised the City’s landslide...

Pitt professor placed on Forbes “30 Under 30” list

By Remy Samuels | Staff Writer • December 4, 2017

Hao Sun sees little difference between monitoring the health of buildings and bridges and monitoring the health of human bodies. “In the human body, we have the nervous system so when you feel something...

Editorial: Safe roads require more than just bike lanes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 27, 2017

From the lack of parking in front of the Cathedral, a safer Bigelow Boulevard crosswalk or the freshly painted white and yellow lines — the new bike lanes are pretty hard to miss. The City of Pittsburgh...