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NewsNovember 21, 2017

Pittsburgh Expands EV Charging with Solar Stations

The City of Pittsburgh is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging options with the addition of five transportable solar-powered EV charging stations.

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NewsFebruary 20, 2017

Pittsburgh Purchases Emergency Response Boat

The City of Pittsburgh has purchased a 34-foot fireboat for its Bureau of Fire. This is the city's first fireboat in more than 40 years.

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NewsOctober 26, 2016

Pittsburgh Renews Maintenance Contract Despite Complaints

The City of Pittsburgh has approved a five-year, $46 million contract with service provider First Vehicle of Cincinnati despite complaints about the high price tag and insufficient service.

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NewsJune 7, 2016

Pittsburgh Audit Targets Outsourced Maintenance Costs

The City of Pittsburgh's unexpected fleet maintenance costs have increased and turnaround times for vehicle repairs have fallen to a substandard level, according to an audit of the outsourced contract with First Vehicle Services.

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NewsOctober 30, 2015

Pittsburgh Beefs Up Snow Removal Fleet

The City of Pittsburgh has increased its fleet of Public Works plows and spreaders as the city readies itself for winter operations.

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NewsDecember 30, 2013

Pittsburgh's Mayor-Elect Pushes Snowplow Tracking

The City of Pittsburgh's mayor-elect is pushing ahead with an initiative to equip municipal snowplows with global positioning vehicle trackers and publish the locations online.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2013

Pittsburgh to Allow Advertising on City Vehicles and Other Assets

The City of Pittsburgh, Pa.’s city council passed a resolution that would allow advertising and sponsorship on specific City-owned assets in order to bring in revenue to help enhance municipal services and facilities.

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NewsOctober 19, 2011

Pittsburgh Plans to Use $500,000 Grant to Purchase CNG Refuse Trucks

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced plans to introduce legislation to the Pittsburgh City Council to purchase four CNG-fueled refuse trucks.

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NewsJuly 8, 2011

Pittsburgh to Retrofit Diesel Vehicles as Part of 10-Year Plan

PITTSBURGH - A newly passed bill directs the City’s Equipment and Leasing Authority to create a “10 Year Diesel Policy” and the adoption of the “best available” retrofit technology for the City’s diesel vehicles.

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NewsJune 9, 2011

Pittsburgh Council Approves Fewer Vehicle Purchases Than Recommended

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh City Council voted to purchase only 26 vehicles rather than the 55 vehicles that the City’s Equipment Leasing Authority previously recommended buying.

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