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City Agreement with ALCOSAN for Public Right-of-Way Use

Original title: Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into a right-of-way license agreement or agreements with the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (“ALCOSAN”) in lieu of permits for the occupation of certain portions of the public right-of-way in the City of Pittsburgh.

May 6, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 6, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

Why It Matters

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.

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.
The file number for this legislative action is 2026-0386.
The resolution was introduced on April 17, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'right-of-way'?

In this context, it refers to city-owned land, such as streets, sidewalks, and utility strips, that the public has a right to use.

Why is ALCOSAN getting a license instead of a permit?

The resolution establishes a master to replace the need for individual permits, which simplifies the administrative process for utility infrastructure projects.

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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.

City of Pittsburgh Allegheny County Sanitary Authority

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Mobility and Infrastructure“The city department authorized to execute the agreement.”Map →

organizationCity of Pittsburgh“The municipal government entering the agreement.”Map →

organizationAllegheny County Sanitary Authority“The utility authority (ALCOSAN) seeking access to public right-of-way.”Map →

Sources

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