Pittsburgh Main Thoroughfares and the Down Town District / Improvements Necessary to Meet the City's Present and Future Needs

The report evaluates downtown circulation and the network of main thoroughfares, diagnosing congestion, steep grades, and inadequate connections that hinder commercial movement and urban growth. It documents deficiencies in mapping and infrastructure, examines bridge and transit relationships, and proposes practical measures — including street realignments and widenings, bridge solutions, and a civic-center concept — to improve traffic flow and reduce transportation costs. Drawings, maps, and coordination with contemporary transit studies support prioritized recommendations aimed at economical public investment to guide orderly expansion and lower business and household expenses.