Safe Mobility Commission Meeting - August 19, 2026

The Safe Mobility Commission (SMC) met on August 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting covered the approval of minutes, review of the newly adopted traffic calming policy, discussion of a resident petition form, public comments on traffic safety concerns, and a presentation on the upcoming Porchmont initiative.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of June 2025 Minutes: The minutes were approved with a correction to the next meeting date (changed from August to July) and a correction to John’s last name spelling. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Matt Keeney (1106 Pierremont): Expressed concern about speeding and dangerous conditions on Pierremont between Piedmont and Eastmont. Noted 19 children on the block, a recent rollover crash requiring a rescue through a sunroof, and frequent close calls. Submitted a petition with 26 signatures (some from non-residents) and requested traffic calming measures such as a stop sign or speed humps. Discussed potential traffic increases from South Hills Catholic school.
• Matt Irwin (3065 Eastmont): Voiced frustration over persistent stop sign running at the Eastmont/Kelton intersection, which is a school zone adjacent to Keystone Oaks High School. Claimed the mayor called him a liar and that borough leadership downplayed the issue. Opposed the 20-signature petition requirement, arguing school zones should receive immediate attention. Reported that a crossing guard was absent for the last four months of the school year. He requested enforcement and infrastructure changes.

Discussion Items

• Traffic Calming Policy: The commission noted that council approved the policy. It includes definitions for street classifications (local, connector, collector) based on a systems approach and Vision Zero. Minor organizational edits are planned for the fall. The policy will be posted on the borough website soon.
• Safe Mobility Commission Petition Form: A draft form was reviewed. Members suggested adding an address column, changing “best way to contact” to “contact info” or “email/phone number,” adding a residency checkbox (Y/N), and including a word limit (e.g., 100–250 words) for the description. The form will be revised and published as a PDF.
• Council Meeting Updates (Wyatt): Reported that PennDOT is finalizing the West Liberty Avenue study, the ATP process is ongoing, PRT plans to complete T line updates by the April 2026 NFL draft, and the borough is adopting an ArcGIS road mapping system through Gateway. A suggestion was made to have a commissioner attend tree commission meetings due to overlap with safe mobility.
• Attending Council Meetings: The rotation schedule for commissioners to attend council meetings was confirmed: Corey (August 4), Lily (September 2), Mark (October 6), Wyatt (November 3), and a December budget meeting.
• Porchmont Initiative (Joanna Bolden, Human Relations Commission): Presented a month-long porch-themed community engagement event culminating in a porch crawl on Saturday, September 13, 2026. Invited the Safe Mobility Commission to host a porch to promote safe walkability and community connections.

Key Outcomes

• The June 2025 minutes were approved with corrections.
• The traffic calming policy is adopted and will be posted on the borough website.
• The petition form will be revised based on member feedback and published as a PDF.
• Public comments from Matt Keeney and Matt Irwin were heard; staff will follow up on petitions and intersection issues.
• The commission will collaborate with the Human Relations Commission on the Porchmont event.
• Next meeting (August 2026) will focus on traffic calming and safer crossings around the new playground.