Mobility as a Service(MaaS) is the combination of multiple different forms of transport services into a single service. Different transport services, for example Bikeshare, Carshare, and Rideshare services would be accessible through a single service instead of having to go through multiple different sources. You would also be able to pay for all the services in one main place.

Move PGH

Move PGH is a pilot program that connects different types of mobility services that are available in Pittsburgh. The different mobility service apps are available in a single app that allows you to access and pay for each mobility service in one place. You can download the Transit app here . Transit App Website

Mid Pilot Report

One-year into the two-year program, DOMI has released a mid-pilot report to reflect and asses the progress of the program to date and strategize about the future. The full report can be found here. 

Helpful Links:

• Pittsburgh Mobility Collective Request for Proposals
• Learn more about Move PGH here: https://move-pgh.com/ 
• Move PGH FAQ
• If you want to give our feedback on how to improve shared mobility in Pittsburgh, take this survey at https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/move-pgh 

POGOH, 

formerly Healthy Ride, is Pittsburgh's bike share provider. POGOH operates dozens of stations and hundreds of bikes throughout the city and in 2022 launched a fleet of e-assist bikes. As a non-profit, our mission is to provide Pittsburgh with a joyful, sustainable, and affordable mobility service for all residents and visitors. POGOH offers a variety of pricing options to fit different types of riders, and recently launched the Mobility Justice Membership that makes our Annual Membership available to those who receive government assistance for only $10 a year. As the system continues to grow, POGOH remains dedicated to creating an inclusive, equitable bike share program that works with the Pittsburgh community to identify and address the needs of our unique and beautiful city.

New Link is https://pogoh.com/
 

Electric Vehicles are vehicles that run either only on electricity or on a mix of electricity and gasoline. Electric Vehicles are charged by being plugged into offboard an electric power source.  Correction:  plugged into an off-board electric power source.

Helpful Links:

• EV strategic plan (2021)
• Duquesne Light Resources/Rebates
• Electric Vehicle Basics
• Please read our guidelines here.

Powered Standing Scooter - These are motorized vehicles that are made up of a center shaft, handles, and a floorboard.

Options in PGH:

• Spin
• Spin is an on-demand service that allows users to rent powered standing scooters to use as transportation or recreation throughout Pittsburgh. Spin scooters are located throughout the city and can be found and rented using the mobile app. When you are done you can park it anywhere within the city and end the ride on the app. If you have a limited income or do not have access to a smartphone and/or credit card see the Spin Access page for more information.

Helpful Links:

• E-scooter Operation and Pilot Program Policy
• E-Scooter Pilot Report - Transportation Committee - May 2023
• E-scooter Executive Order
• Spin E-scooter Operations Permit
• Spin Pittsburgh Operating Plan
• Scooter FAQ
• If you have a concern or complaint on how a Spin scooter is parked, submit a request to the 311 Response Center.

Carpool/Rideshare - Carpooling is when two or more people who are going to the same place drive together, for example coworkers or classmates going to work or school. There are also different services that can help you arrange a carpool with people who are going to a similar location.

Options in PGH: 

• Waze Carpool 
• Commuteinfo

Car Share - Car Share Services allow someone to rent a car for a short period of time, either by the hour or day.

Options in PGH:

• Zipcar

Helpful Links:

• Zipcar Permit

Ride-Sourcing/Ride-Hailing - Ridesharing is a service that allows someone to arrange one-way transportation. You order and pay for the ride through an app on your smartphone and a driver will pick you up and drop you off at the given address.

Options in PGH:

• Uber 
• Lyft
• Z-trip

A Personal Delivery Device(PDD) is a ground-based delivery device that is manufactured for transporting cargo or goods and is operated by a driving system that allows for autonomous and/or remote operations. PDDs can operate in any pedestrian area (i.e. Sidewalks, crosswalks, etc), shoulders, and roadways posted at 25 mph or less.

PennDOT requirements and links to PennDOT resources:

PDDs are classified as pedestrians and operate as one with three exceptions: 

1. PDDs must yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and cyclists
2. PDDs must travel in the same direction of traffic when traveling on a roadway or shoulder
3. In specific circumstances, a PDD may operate within the travel lane of a roadway

See the PennDOT website for more information on Act 106 and PennDOT’s PDD operating policy.

Authorized entities are required to operate PDDs operate in two phases: 
Phase 1 - For the first 180 days a PDD operator must be within 30 feet of the PDD and it must be within the operator’s sight line. Phase 1 can be shortened with approval from PennDOT and the local authority.
Phase 2 - After the first 180 days an operator no longer has to be physically present, but the PDD must be monitored remotely.

Helpful PennDOT links:
PennDOT Personal Delivery Devices Website
PennDOT PDD Operations Policy
PennDOT PDD Authorization Application

Current Operators in PGH:

• DOMI is launching a 6-month pilot program with PDD operator Kiwibot in Bloomfield. The pilot is intended to provide city staff and residents experience with personal delivery devices (PDDs) in order to create informed local policies before the widespread deployment of PDDs.

To learn more about this PDD pilot, visit engage.pittsburghpa.gov/pdd-pilot.

An autonomous vehicle is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving safely with little or no human input.

Testing Info

In order to test an Highly Automated Vehicle(HAV) on trafficways in Pennsylvania there must be a licensed driver seated in the driver’s seat with the ability to intervene in case a situation arises where the Automated Driving System(ADS) is no longer able to perform the task of driving safely.

Commercial Operation 

In order to test HAVs in the City of Pittsburgh a Tester must submit a Notice of Testing Application through PennDOT and receive an Authorization Letter from the department. A Tester must also submit company and testing information to the City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) and receive an Authorization Letter from DOMI to begin testing. DOMI Testing Guidelines and Submission Process

Current Testers/Operators in PGH:

• Argo AI 
• Aurora
• Carnegie Mellon University 
• Motional
• Nvidia Corporation
• Locomotion

Visit our Autonomous Technology page to learn more.

The City if Pittsburgh’s Guaranteed  Basic Mobility Pilot is here to break down the barriers of cost and access to mobility for the City’s residents who need it most.

We believe that if people have access to multiple shared mobility services for a low cost, through a single platform, that they will have greater transportation security/mobility resilience and will achieve better economic and health outcomes.

The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) has partnered with the Manchester Citizens Corporation (MCC) to identify and select 50 participants for the year-long pilot study. MCC will serve as ride coaches and support to participants so that they are able to use the various services offered with the greatest degree of success.

Attempts at Universal Basic Mobility have been made in various forms in other parts of the country. With the diversity of services, integrated program and MCC’s hands-on support to residents we think we have a model that has real promise to help some of our most vulnerable residents.