Locomotion Commotion

July 8th, Noon - 3 pm
7600 Evans Street (Old West Jr High School) 

Volunteers Needed! 

Come be a part of this exciting event by volunteering. We need people to help pass out water bottles, over see bike stations, make shave ice and direct traffic. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Sign up to volunteer!

Bicycle Derby

Bring your favorite set of wheels to 7600 Evans Street (WHSD former Intermediate school) for an afternoon of transportation focused fun! There will be stations to decorate your bike, get your bike and helmet checked for safety, meet our Swissvale Police Bicycle Officers, ride an obstacle course and much more! Free helmets will be available for all riders thanks to Toys for Pittsburgh Tikes!! All size wheels are welcome! 

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Skate Park

Don't have your own set of wheels? No worries! Swissvale's own Switch and Signal Skatepark are bringing their pop up skate park! They will provide skateboards and instruction for riders. 

Touch-A-Truck

Some of our biggest wheels will also be on hand for a Touch A Truck experience coordinated by the Carnegie Library of Swissvale! Come climb in a Swissvale Fire Engine or Police Car and see some of the many vehicles used around the borough. Confirmed vehicles include:  

  • Swissvale Police Cruiser
  • Swissvale K9 Vehicle
  • Swissvale Fire Department Fire Engine
  • Swissvale Fire Department  QRS Vehicle
  • Swissvale Public Works Vehicles 
  • Allegheny County SWAT Vehicle 
  • Allegheny County Emergency Services Command Center Vehicle (w/ dispatch demo)
  • Eastern Area Prehospital Service – Ambulance
  • Culgan Tow Truck
  • Military Helicopter 
A Fire Fighter stands on the extended ladder of a truck during training