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Wabash Tunnel and Silver Line Future

Allegheny County

Summary

Council members pressed PRT on the costly Wabash Tunnel (about $30 million in needed repairs) and the underperforming Silver Line light rail, with discussion of transit-oriented development and municipal zoning changes to support it.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Wabash Tunnel repairs estimated at $30 million; Silver Line modernization or conversion estimated at $500 million either way.

✅Who benefits

Commuters in the South Hills and Moon Township areas who rely on these facilities.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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