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Funding Agreement for the West End Trolley Trail Project

Original title: Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Construction phase of the West End Trolley Trail Project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) reimbursable at eighty percent; and the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs at a cost to the City of Pittsburgh not to exceed Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00).

Record date · June 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Pittsburgh has approved a with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to fund the construction phase of the West End Trolley Trail. The city will manage costs up to $1 million, with 80% of those expenses eligible for state reimbursement, and will pay a maximum of $4,000 for specific Commonwealth-incurred costs.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the financial framework for building the West End Trolley Trail, committing the city to a maximum out-of-pocket expense of $4,000 while securing state reimbursement for the majority of the $1 million construction budget.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Pittsburgh residents

Residents will see the construction of the West End Trolley Trail and the allocation of municipal funds toward the project.

Directly affected

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

The agency is entering into a reimbursement agreement to provide 80% funding for the project's construction costs.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes a reimbursement agreement with PennDOT for the West End Trolley Trail construction.
Total construction costs covered by the agreement are capped at $1,000,000.
The project is eligible for 80% reimbursement from the state.
The City of Pittsburgh's liability for Commonwealth-incurred costs is capped at $4,000.

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The resolution was passed by the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure.
The file number for this legislative action is 2026-0508.
The resolution was introduced on May 15, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the city pay for this project?

The city's direct cost for Commonwealth-incurred expenses is capped at $4,000, while the city will manage up to $1 million in construction costs that are 80% reimbursable by the state.

What is the West End Trolley Trail?

The document identifies it as an infrastructure project currently entering its construction phase.

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State-Municipal Cost Sharing

The project utilizes an 80/20 reimbursement model, which is a standard mechanism for state-funded local infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation City of Pittsburgh

Connected Entities

City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, West End Trolley Trail Project

OrganizationCity of Pittsburgh“The municipal government responsible for the project and the $4,000 cost share.”Map →

OrganizationPennsylvania Department of Transportation“State agency providing reimbursement for the trail project.”Map →

otherWest End Trolley Trail Project“The infrastructure project receiving funding.”Map →

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