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Funding Agreement for POGOH Bike Share Expansion

Original title: Resolution providing for a Reimbursement Agreement or Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for costs associated with the Preliminary Design phase of the POGOH Expansion Phase 3 Project, and providing for the payment of costs thereof, not to exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00), reimbursable at 80%, with Bike Share Pittsburgh providing Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) at no cost to the City; and the municipal share of Commonwealth Incurred Costs at a cost to the City of Pittsburgh not to exceed Zero Dollars ($0.00).

May 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the design phase of the POGOH bike-share expansion, utilizing $4 million in total project funding with no municipal tax dollars required.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Bike Share Pittsburgh

The organization is providing $800,000 in funding for the project.

City of Pittsburgh residents

Residents will see the expansion of the POGOH bike-share system in their area.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 27, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Pittsburgh has approved a with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to fund the of the POGOH bike-share expansion. The project will be funded through state reimbursements and contributions from Bike Share Pittsburgh, resulting in no direct cost to the city.

Key Facts

The total cost for the preliminary design phase of the POGOH Expansion Phase 3 Project is capped at $4,000,000.
The project is eligible for 80% reimbursement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Bike Share Pittsburgh is contributing $800,000 toward the project costs.
The City of Pittsburgh's municipal share of costs is capped at $0.00.
The resolution was introduced on May 8, 2026.
The resolution has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this project cost Pittsburgh taxpayers money?

No, the resolution specifies that the municipal share of costs is not to exceed $0.00.

What is the total budget for this phase of the bike-share expansion?

The is capped at $4,000,000.

Who is paying for the project?

The project is funded through an 80% with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and an $800,000 contribution from Bike Share Pittsburgh.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the design phase of the POGOH bike-share expansion, utilizing $4 million in total project funding with no municipal tax dollars required.

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Zero-Cost Municipal Infrastructure

The project is structured to be entirely funded by state reimbursements and non-profit contributions, resulting in no direct cost to the city budget.

City of Pittsburgh Bike Share Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Connected Entities

locationCity of Pittsburgh“The municipal government authorizing the agreement.”Map →

organizationPennsylvania Department of Transportation“State agency providing reimbursement for project costs.”Map →

otherPOGOH Expansion Phase 3 Project“The specific infrastructure project being funded.”Map →

organizationBike Share Pittsburgh“Non-profit partner providing $800,000 in funding.”Map →

Sources

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