Trip #253 Sierra Street, Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh took place on February 16, 2019, and was published on February 25, 2019.
Right now matters. The past is important, and the future is important, but what we do right now impacts both. Be light. Be a light. Be like the good folks of Sierra Street and plug in some LEDs to show travelers the way when darkness falls. What you do right now matters!
Field Notes: Someone who lives in one of the lower-level houses strung up some LED lights along the railing. Very nice, friendly touch!
Want to visit these stairs? You can locate them on the Pittsburgh City Steps Plan website!
See the Risograph print of this photo and story in the Mis.Steps Shop.
Be a good neighbor! Have you visited these stairs and found them in poor condition or that illegal dumping (large items like tires, old furniture, and construction debris) and trash were abundant in the area? There are two things you can do to take action and make our city steps cleaner and safer for everyone! First, grab a photo if you can, and submit a report to Pittsburgh 311. All problems, both broken stairs, and railings, as well as trash and dumping, should be reported to the city. You can easily do this online or by calling. If the location has an abundance of illegal dumping and trash, also contact Allegheny Cleanways, letting them know the location and the nature of the garbage. Thank you!!
