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The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Class of 2022 will graduate on Sunday, May 1, but new grads and their families may have one more challenge to clear before celebrating: The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Marathon.

No, they won’t have to run the race, but theÌýcourse does cut through Forbes and Fifth avenues in the heart of Oakland on the same day as Pitt’s festivitiesÌýat the Petersen Events Center (which is also in Oakland, for you out of towners).

Read on for helpful tips and resources as you plan your travel to campus. Doors at the Pete will open after the road reopenings — likely by 12:30 p.m. Graduates should plan to be in their seats no later than 1:30 p.m.

For the latest traffic and other updates, follow the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø on , and . Additional information can also be found on .

Road and bridge closures

The following streets in Oakland will be closed prior to and during the marathon on Sunday, May 1. The listed times are approximate and are subject to change.

• Forbes Avenue will be closed between Craft Avenue and Craig Street at 6:15 a.m. and reopen at 11:45 a.m.
• Craig Street will be closed at 6:15 a.m. and reopen at 11:45 a.m.
• Fifth Avenue will be closed at 6:30 a.m. and reopen at noon.

The West End, David McCullough and Birmingham bridges will be closed during the race.

Two other bridges will be closed that weekend due to construction: the Roberto Clemente and Fern Hollow bridges.

Towing zones

To ensure the safety of runners and secure the course, the City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will begin towing vehicles on Saturday, April 30,Ìýat approximately 11 p.m., from Forbes Avenue between Craft andÌýCraig Street, along Craig Street between ForbesÌýand Fifth Avenues, and Fifth Avenue between Craig and Aiken streets.

The towing will continue through Sunday morning when the city begins .

In addition to Oakland, there will be towing and road closures throughout the city. Impacted neighborhoods will include Downtown, Uptown, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Homewood, Larimer, Highland Park, Friendship, Bloomfield, Strip District, North Shore, West End and South Side.

Parking will be allowed on side streets that are not part of the marathon route, but posted signs must be observed.

If you’re towed

The City of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø contracts with , based in Beechview. If you are towed, their impound lot is located at 700 Hargrove St., ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, PA 15226; their phone number is 412-381-9400. Have your driver’s license and registration available to retrieve your vehicle. Drivers using a rental car must contact the rental agency.

Free parking on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø campus

All will be open to the public beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1. The Biomedical Science Tower (BST) lot will be available only for handicap permit holders. Parking will be free for graduates and their guests.

Parking may also be available at the , located on Forbes Avenue between Semple Street and Meyran Avenue.

Shuttles

Shuttles to transport graduates and their guests to the Petersen Events Center will be running Sunday, May 1.Ìý

Shuttles will begin running at 11:30 a.m. or when the roads reopen and will include stops at the A, OC and SO lots, as well as the city-owned Forbes Semple garage. Hotel shuttle service will be available from Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Residence Inn (on Forbes), Oaklander HotelÌýand Wyndham HotelÌýand the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Club.

Following commencement, shuttles will run on a loop until about an hour after the end of the ceremony.