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Authorization for Railroad Crossing Upgrades at Lock Way

Original title: Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh, to enter into an agreement or agreements or amendments thereto with various parties for the purpose of accessing City property while certain railroad crossing at Lock Way East and Lock Way West (Council District 7) are being upgraded or removed, at no cost to the City.

September 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents in Council District 7 may experience temporary construction activity or changes to railroad crossing access at Lock Way East and Lock Way West as these crossings are upgraded or removed.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Residents of Council District 7

Residents may experience construction activity or changes to access at the Lock Way railroad crossings.

City of Pittsburgh

The city is granting access to its property to third parties for the duration of the railroad crossing project.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 2, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This authorizes the City of Pittsburgh to enter into agreements allowing third parties to access city property during the upgrade or removal of railroad crossings at Lock Way East and Lock Way West. The project is expected to occur at no cost to the city.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes the Mayor and Director of Finance to enter into agreements with various parties for access to city property.
  • The access is required to facilitate the upgrade or removal of railroad crossings at Lock Way East and Lock Way West.
  • The project is designated to be completed at no cost to the City of Pittsburgh.
  • The project is located within Council District 7.
  • The resolution (File 2026-0414) is currently held in the Standing Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 24, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this project cost the city money?
No, the specifies that the work is to be performed at no cost to the City of Pittsburgh.
Where exactly is this work taking place?
The work involves railroad crossings at Lock Way East and Lock Way West, located in Council District 7.

Why It Matters

Residents in Council District 7 may experience temporary construction activity or changes to railroad crossing access at Lock Way East and Lock Way West as these crossings are upgraded or removed.

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Connected Entities

locationCouncil District 7“The geographic area where the railroad crossings are located.”Map →
organizationCity of Pittsburgh“The municipal government entity entering into the agreement.”Map →
locationLock Way West“Location of one of the railroad crossings subject to upgrade or removal.”Map →
locationLock Way East“Location of one of the railroad crossings subject to upgrade or removal.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Public Works and Infrastructure“The committee currently holding the resolution.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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