Some activists and lawmakers are calling on the legislature to approve the $282 million for public transit that Gov. Josh Shapiro seeks in his budget proposal.
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Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority approved $4.875 million in loans for two projects aimed at converting vacant or underutilized downtown office space.
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The bill would allow attached houses that share walls on lots that are 35 feet wide or smaller without special zoning exemptions. It would apply citywide.
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Pittsburgh City Council has amended a plan to give tax breaks to downtown developers as part of an effort to spur investment in the heart of the city.
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Stormwater fees have helped dozens of local governments pay for necessary infrastructure improvements. But the fees also raise questions about whether the bill is being distributed fairly.
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The traffic changes are part of a $13.1 million Armstrong Tunnel rehabilitation project.
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The rule comes amid an intense focus on railroad safety following the fiery February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Thousands of old bridges across the U.S. are awaiting replacement or repairs after inspectors found them in poor condition. A recent federal infrastructure law is providing $40 billion for bridges over five years. But even that is far short of what's needed to make all of the repairs.
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The collapse of a Baltimore bridge that got struck by a cargo ship has highlighted the important role that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. Though that bridge was in satisfactory shape before the collision, more than 42,000 other bridges are in poor condition across the country. An Associated Press analysis found that Iowa has the greatest number of poor bridges, followed by Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri.
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The Baltimore port is now inaccessible, meaning nearby ports need to absorb the traffic.
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A URA pilot program aims to clean up 14 blighted properties in Beltzhoover, the Hill District, Homewood, Larimer and Knoxville with funds from the city’s Land Bank.