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Read. Follow. Verify.City Agreement with ALCOSAN for Public Right-of-Way Use
Record date · May 6, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This resolution authorizes the City of Pittsburgh to enter into a formal agreement with the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) to use city-owned public areas. This agreement replaces the standard individual permit process for ALCOSAN's infrastructure projects.
This agreement streamlines the process for ALCOSAN to access and occupy city streets and sidewalks for utility work, replacing the need for individual permits for each project.
Who It Affects
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Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)
ALCOSAN is granted legal authorization to occupy public right-of-way areas under a master agreement rather than individual permits.
City of Pittsburgh residents
Residents may see changes in how utility work is managed and permitted on public streets and sidewalks near their properties.
Key Facts
- The resolution authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to sign a right-of-way license agreement with ALCOSAN.
- The agreement allows ALCOSAN to occupy portions of the public right-of-way in Pittsburgh.
- The agreement serves as a substitute for individual permits that would otherwise be required for each instance of right-of-way occupation.
- The resolution was passed by the Committee on Intergovernmental and Educational Affairs.
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- The file number for this legislative action is 2026-0386.
- The resolution was introduced on April 17, 2026.
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Permitting Streamlining
The city is moving toward master license agreements for major utility authorities to reduce the administrative burden of individual project permitting.
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