Oakland Business District

Description

One of the city's most dynamic neighborhoods, Oakland is an urban and diverse home to several universities, museums and hospitals, as well as an abundance of shopping, restaurants and especially students.

Oakland is often considered "Pittsburgh's college town" as it is home to some of the city's finest education institutions such as Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University and especially the University Of Pittsburgh.

The neighborhood's business core is on Forbes Avenue, with large clusters of shops on Fifth Avenue and South Craig Street (which connects both avenues).

Representing the neighborhood is the Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID), whose mission includes promoting Oakland as a renowned destination point with a business, retail and institutional mix offering unique products, services and events.

Hours of operation

Varies per business and institution.

Parking

A variety of parking facilities are available throughout Oakland.

Bus routes that serve this area

• 28X - Airport Flyer
• 44U - Oakland - Mount Lebanon
• 56U - Oakland - Greenfield
• 59A - West Mifflin - North Versailles
• 61A - East Pittsburgh - Wilkinsburg
• 61B - Braddock - Swissvale
• 61C - McKeesport - Homestead
• 71A - Negley
• 71C - Wilkinsburg - East Liberty
• 71D - Hamilton
• 77U - Oakland - Penn Hills
• 86B - Frankstown
• EBA - East Busway All Stops
• EBO - East Busway - Oakland

Upcoming events

• Vintage Grand Prix Kick-Off Rallye 7/7/2013 11:30am