Pittsburgh expands Central Northside RPPP Area “HH” and funds “Safe Passages”

Pittsburgh City Council approved two resident-impact resolutions on July 7, 2026, and both were enacted/signed on July 8, 2026: one expands the Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Area “HH” in Central Northside, and the other authorizes up to $250,000 over one year for Operation Better Block’s “Safe Passages.”

RPPP update: Central Northside “Area HH” boundary expanded

Resolution 2026-0664 amends an existing RPPP setup for Area “HH” in Central Northside (Council District #1) to expand the district to include an additional address.

Key boundary detail residents can verify: the resolution’s street-by-street boundary language says that Federal Street North, between Sampsonia Street and Alpine Avenue, includes odd-numbered addresses only.

How to check if you’re affected: residents and relocators should compare their property address to the resolution’s full boundary description (not just the neighborhood name). If your block falls inside the revised Area “HH” boundary, your eligibility for an RPPP permit may be affected.

Public safety funding: “Safe Passages” professional services agreement

Resolution 2026-0680 authorizes the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (or agreements) with Operation Better Block to conduct “Safe Passages,” described in the resolution as a youth violence prevention program.

The City authorization sets a total cost not to exceed $250,000 and covers one year (the resolution describes the cost “over one year”). It also states that the agreement(s) must be in a form approved by the City Solicitor.

What to watch next

• Parking permit eligibility: watch for any City/RPPP guidance tied to the revised Area “HH” boundary, and confirm whether your address is inside the boundary language (including the odd-address rule on Federal Street North).
• “Safe Passages” implementation: keep an eye out for City or Operation Better Block communications about how the agreement’s youth violence prevention effort will be delivered locally.

Sources

• RPPP Area “HH” expansion — Legislation details (File #: 2026-0664)
• City of Pittsburgh Council meeting schedule — Clerk’s Office