Deluzio, Allegheny County Celebrate $3 Million in State TASA Awards to Expand Trails and Bike Share Across the Region

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA - Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Allegheny County today celebrated the county receiving $3 million in state Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) funding to advance two transformative active transportation projects: the Panhandle Trail Extension Acquisition and Phase 4 of the POGOH Bike Share Expansion.

The $3 million in awards reflects a growing coalition of local, state, and federal partners committed to building a more connected, equitable, and sustainable transportation network across the region. Congressman Chris Deluzio previously secured $850,000 in funding for the project through the federal community funding project process. Allegheny County Economic Development and the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County were awarded the TASA grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

"I am proud that I secured federal funding to expand the Panhandle Trail and to expand bike shares across Allegheny County," said Congressman Chris Deluzio. "Governing is a team sport, and I'm glad to work alongside partners in Allegheny County and in Harrisburg who are ready to invest in Western Pennsylvania and our transportation infrastructure."

"These projects are not just about transportation," said Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato. "They reflect our commitment to building a vibrant community where families and businesses want to thrive. By investing in this infrastructure, we're making Allegheny County a more welcoming and accessible place for everyone. And when we align our state, local, and federal resources and efforts, we can advance projects that make a difference."

This federal funding cycle, Congressman Deluzio secured more than $193 million for fourteen community projects across his Western Pennsylvania district, earning the title as the U.S. House Democrat who secured the most funding for their district from the FY 2026 spending bills. He is third out of all U.S. House Members-of which there are 435.

The federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) provides funding for projects and activities defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation, trails that serve a transportation purpose, and safe routes to school projects.

Panhandle Trail Extension Acquisition - Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County

The Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) will administer $1,500,000 through the state TASA program for the acquisition of approximately 3.4 miles of inactive Pittsburgh & Ohio Central Railroad property from Genesee and Wyoming, Inc. The acquisition will allow the corridor to be converted into multimodal trail space, extending the 29-mile Panhandle Trail from its current terminus at Walker's Mill in Collier Township into downtown Carnegie, Scott Township, and Heidelberg Borough.

The state TASA award joins a growing capital stack for the project that includes a previously announced $1,500,000 TASA commitment from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, an $850,000 federal earmark secured by Congressman Chris Deluzio, and County funds. The project has also been supported by Carnegie Borough, Collier Township, Scott Township, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works, and Allegheny County Economic Development, with project oversight from PennDOT.

POGOH Bike Share Expansion Phase 4 - Allegheny County Economic Development

Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) was awarded $1,500,000 through the state TASA program to partner with Bike Share Pittsburgh, the nonprofit owner and operator of the POGOH bikeshare system, on Phase 4 of the network's regional expansion. The investment will fund up to 17 new POGOH stations in communities most in need of additional mobility options. Bike Share Pittsburgh and Allegheny County will work with Allegheny County municipalities to solicit community feedback to locate POGOH stations in the areas of greatest need, including Pittsburgh's eastern neighbors such as Millvale, Wilkinsburg, Edgewood, Homestead, and West Homestead to the POGOH network.

The expansion focuses on closing network gaps along Pittsburgh Regional Transit's East Busway corridor and along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, allowing residents to combine bikeshare trips with public transit through the Transit app. POGOH's Mobility Justice membership, which provides unlimited 30-minute rides for $10 per year, ensures that the expanded network remains accessible to under-resourced riders.

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