The standard width in other cities is 101 inches, according to the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department.
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They also come with rubber on fender guards and mouldings to lessen damage if a truck brushes against something. Elevated, tapered rear ends will make it easier to run the trucks around tight turns.
“They meed our daily service needs, they're durable and they hold up well in the city environment,” Assistant Chief Thomas Cook said.
The trucks will be operational in June. One will be housed at Station 14 in Oakland and the other in Station 30 in Elliott.