A few months ago, the Strip District Business Association took the city of Pittsburgh to court , trying to halt the Penn Avenue "Rightsizing" project.

They lost, and the work continued, albeit with some compromises for safety. However, now that the project is finished, those early concerns are starting to play out.

The new layout for Penn Avenue includes one inbound lane instead of two, a new inbound bike lane, new signage, and loading zones. Many in the Strip say the final product isn't working.

"If you look at the project that has been completed up to now, this point, to be honest, it's ridiculous," said Jim Coen, president of the Strip District Business Association.

Coen, who warned months ago about safety, traffic, and economic impact, says those fears are now showing up on the s

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