On October 3rd, Pittsburghers will walk up and down the formidable stairways of the hilly South Side Slopes neighborhood with maps in hand. The StepTrek, which started more than a decade ago, raises awareness and funds for the Slopes’ aging stairs.
The StepTrek is organized by the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association, whichhas been taking care of local steps for years.
But now the city is stepping up — no pun intended — to look at the issue of stairs throughout the entire city.
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