City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure – Pittsburgh, PA

Managing Pittsburgh’s Transportation Network

The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is the municipal agency responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical transportation network in Pittsburgh. Located in the City-County Building, DOMI manages the city’s streets, sidewalks, bridges, and public rights-of-way. The department’s mission focuses on providing safe, accessible, and sustainable mobility options for all residents, whether they travel by car, bus, bike, or on foot.

Key Responsibilities and Permits

DOMI is the primary authority for infrastructure management and permitting. Key functions include:

• Right-of-Way Permitting: Issuing permits for street obstructions, construction dumpsters, sidewalk closures, and utility work. This is the office contractors must contact before digging or blocking a street.
• Street Resurfacing: Planning and executing the city’s annual paving program to maintain road quality.
• Bridge Maintenance: Inspecting and repairing city-owned bridges and stairways.
• Traffic Calming: Implementing speed humps and other safety measures in residential neighborhoods.

Planning and Safety

The department actively promotes Complete Streets initiatives, adding bike lanes and improving pedestrian safety infrastructure. They manage the “”Move PGH”” program and coordinate with autonomous vehicle testing within the city. Visitors to the office are typically there to file permit applications, review development plans, or address specific right-of-way disputes. The office enforces regulations regarding sidewalk maintenance and cafe seating encroachments.