PITTSBURGH,None — During his 2007 Council election, Councilman Patrick Dowd promised the community he would encourage the Allegheny Cemetery to allow cycling through its property. Now, Councilman Dowd, in conjunction with Bike Pittsburgh and the Board and Staff of Allegheny Cemetery, is announcing that the cemetery, in Lawrenceville, is allowing bicycles to ride through cemetery property.
"I am thrilled with the partnership between Bike Pittsburgh, Councilman Patrick Dowd and the Allegheny Cemetery and the newly forged opportunity for cyclists in the City of Pittsburgh. This agreement permits cyclists a safe, quiet and historic route through an otherwise congested, dangerous part of the City," said Scott Bricker, executive director of Bike Pittsburgh.
An important thing to remember when using cemetery roads is that the cemetery is private and is not City of Pittsburgh property. The Allegheny Cemetery has been very generous to allow bike riders on their property, and it should be afforded every caution and the utmost respect and consideration.
Please follow these simple rules while riding in the cemetery:
-Ride safely. The speed limit inside the cemetery is 20 mph. -Ride only on paved roads. Please do not ride on the grass. -Respect funeral processions. -Don't ride when the cemetery is closed.