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It's a new semester: be prepared!

Welcome back to campus, Panthers! As you settle in before the start of the fall term, here are some safety tips and resources you should be aware of:

Pedestrian crosswalk painted bright green to indicate all-stop intersection at Forbes and Bigelow

Pedestrian Exclusive Phase at Forbes & Bigelow Intersection

The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility & Infrastructure (DOMI) has installed an all-way stop at the Forbes & Bigelow intersection.

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Pittwire: 6 laws every Pennsylvania newbie needs to know

Whether you’re coming to learn, teach or work, your first year at Pitt is sure to be an adventure — but those who are coming from outside the area have the added hurdle of getting to know some of the city and commonwealth’s laws and quir