Pittsburgh officials have reached an agreement to purchase the North Shore Riverfront Park from the Sports & Exhibition Authority for $1, with plans to enforce new mooring regulations to address the issue of boats illegally tied along the North Shore. The city plans to remove boats moored where prohibited, as they clutter a signature stretch of Pittsburgh’s riverfront. Takeena White, assistant public safety director for Pittsburgh, explained the new regulations, saying, “Some areas will be no mooring. Some areas will be 48-hour mooring.”She added that Pittsburgh police will patrol and enforce these rules, which the SEA could not.”No mooring areas will be the areas where, along the North Shore, the cruise ships come in to dock,” White said.In August, a boat blocked a cruise ship’s spot. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 was there when crew members untied and moved the boat to make room for their ship.Many boats have remained tied to the North Shore for months, despite SEA’s rules, and recently, cars have been spotted driving and parking along the “Authorized Vehicles Only” riverwalk. “If the city owned it now, we would remove the cars, tag and tow,” White said.She said the city is working on the details of the enforcement. White said they are considering starting with a warning, followed by a fine, and eventually the removal of boats.”We would remove the boats from the area by towing them. And then they will be stored at a designated location, for the owners to potentially come and retrieve,” White said.The city believes these measures will benefit residents and visitors, with White expressing optimism. “The future looks bright for the North Shore Riverfront Park,” White said. White said she expects the city to officially own the area by the end of the year.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

Pittsburgh officials have reached an agreement to purchase the North Shore Riverfront Park from the Sports & Exhibition Authority for $1, with plans to enforce new mooring regulations to address the issue of boats illegally tied along the North Shore.

The city plans to remove boats moored where prohibited, as they clutter a signature stretch of Pittsburgh’s riverfront.

Takeena White, assistant public safety director for Pittsburgh, explained the new regulations, saying, “Some areas will be no mooring. Some areas will be 48-hour mooring.”

She added that Pittsburgh police will patrol and enforce these rules, which the SEA could not.

“No mooring areas will be the areas where, along the North Shore, the cruise ships come in to dock,” White said.

In August, a boat blocked a cruise ship’s spot. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 was there when crew members untied and moved the boat to make room for their ship.

Many boats have remained tied to the North Shore for months, despite SEA’s rules, and recently, cars have been spotted driving and parking along the “Authorized Vehicles Only” riverwalk.

“If the city owned it now, we would remove the cars, tag and tow,” White said.

She said the city is working on the details of the enforcement. White said they are considering starting with a warning, followed by a fine, and eventually the removal of boats.

“We would remove the boats from the area by towing them. And then they will be stored at a designated location, for the owners to potentially come and retrieve,” White said.

The city believes these measures will benefit residents and visitors, with White expressing optimism.

“The future looks bright for the North Shore Riverfront Park,” White said.

White said she expects the city to officially own the area by the end of the year.

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