Traffic in Pittsburgh (Another moving thread) (Lebanon, Dormont: to rent, buying, living in)

[mizzourah2006]

I am a young, married professional that just got a job in the Pittsburgh area (Bridgeville). I am moving from Orlando, FL and was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. I hear excellent things about the city area (Shadyside, Oakland, Squirrel Hill) and was wondering what traffic would be like if I decided to commute to work in Bridgeville everyday. Is traffic bad heading southwest during rush hour in the morning and heading back towards the city in the evening?

Also I have 2 dogs (a 30 lb Shiba Inu and a 50 lb lab mix) and was wondering if anybody had any ideas about places to rent that allow larger dogs. I see a lot for small dogs, but very few that advertise for dogs of all sizes.

I really appreciate all the responses. I have never been to Pittsburgh, but have been looking at all of the pictures and following the threads and it seems like an excellent city, from the pictures, and layout, etc. it seems to remind me a lot of St. Louis.

Also are there any other areas that you would recommend that may be an easier commute, but give that downtown/city living feel?

[I_Like_Spam]

I wouldn't want to drive Bridgeville to the East End every day during rush hour.

You're asking for a headache with the parkway, Oakland traffic and the tunnels.

Better off with looking at walkable towns like Mt. Lebanon- a short ride down Bower Hill Rd- or Sewickley-a longer trip but an easy one down I-79 where you should be able to maintain the speed limit for the trip.

[mizzourah2006]

Originally Posted by I_Like_Spam

I wouldn't want to drive Bridgeville to the East End every day during rush hour.

You're asking for a headache with the parkway, Oakland traffic and the tunnels.

Better off with looking at walkable towns like Mt. Lebanon- a short ride down Bower Hill Rd- or Sewickley-a longer trip but an easy one down I-79 where you should be able to maintain the speed limit for the trip.

thanks a lot. I have heard conflicting things about traffic, that is why I was asking for clarification. I will stick to the Mt. Lebo area.

[gg]

Mt. Lebo, Sewickley, Dormont and South Side might be worth a look. South Side is the most city style living out of what I listed.

[MeinGlanzendMotorrad]

Why not... live in Bridgeville? It's a nice area.

[steindle]

If you truly want "city living," you will be miserable in Bridgeville.

I don't fully understand why rush hour would be bad for the OP -- isn't this "reverse commuting," i.e., leaving the city during the day and coming back at night? I don't drive here, so I might be missing something.

[I_Like_Spam]

Its really not a pure reverse commute- because you would still be going with the main flow of traffic between town and Oakland or Shady.

In addition, Greentree Hill still backs up in the reverse direction in the p.m.

It IS a reverse commute from Mt. Lebo however as you are going opposite than the predominate flow of traffic.

[greg42]

Yeah, living out in Bridgeville won't be the same as city living for sure, but it would at least have the benefit of short commute, leaving you more time to get into the city after hours if you wanted. Living in the city and getting to Bridgeville really isn't a quite reverse commute, as mentioned. That stretch has traffic both ways at both rush hours.

Main thing is I think you're going to have to be flexible in looking for places anyway because it will be a little tricky with the larger dog, few and far between based on some other posters' experiences. Don't know for sure but it may be more likely to find a place willing to let you have the dogs somewhere like Bridgeville vs in the city.

[squarian]

Originally Posted by mizzourah2006

just got a job in Bridgeville...I hear excellent things about the city area (Shadyside, Oakland, Squirrel Hill

Hang on a mo - you're talking about living in the East End and commuting TO Bridgeville, right?

I think all the comments I've read so far have assumed the opposite, but if I read you right, you won't have a problem - you'll be traveling in empty lanes while everyone is going to opposite direction. Bridgeville is kind of a hike from the East End, but as long as you don't mind buying the gas, the time shouldn't be a problem.

p.s. All the comments except the last two, that is. And I'd concur with their info - some traffic getting out of the East End as far as the crossings of the Mon River, and you could avoid that and have a hip environment living in the South Side.

[squarian]

Originally Posted by MeinGlanzendMotorrad

Why not... live in Bridgeville? It's a nice area.

Certainly a nice area. Especially if you're an antique or else collect them. And if you're a collector of antiques, let me recommend the Linden Grove in that vicinity.