The city plans to fix a dangerous intersection in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood and wants to hear ideas from the community.

The five-point intersection of Frankstown Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Lowell Street and Enterprise Street has been the site of multiple crashes and is a high priority, as “vulnerable users,” including school children and transit riders, cross it every day, according to a news release sent by Mayor Bill Peduto’s office Monday.

“Safety is our highest priority. But we also want to build a great city with streets that reflect and value the pride and people of our great neighborhoods. We are looking forward to working with local neighbors in this effort as they are the real experts of this intersection,” said Karina Ricks, director of the city’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.

The city has partnered with Allegheny County, the Pittsburgh Public Schools, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and the United Way to host a series of community forums, beginning Tuesday night in Larimer.

Nationally, the city has teamed up with the National Complete Streets Coalition, part of the Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, to study safe street design.

City council will introduce legislation Tuesday to accept an $8,000 grant from the organization, which the city will match.

First Published: April 1, 2019, 9:14 p.m.