Section 6: The Transportation Plan (PDF, 3.08 MB)
Metaphorically, our Region’s Plan is a road map for our region’s journey to a successful future. But our literal journeys—and real means of transportation—are crucial to both quality of life and quality of business.
To be an effective guide, the plan has detailed investment priorities and projects that we know can be paid for over the next 20 years. Aligned closely to the Regional Vision Scenario policies, transportation investment categories were developed that emphasize maintenance and operation of the existing transportation system as good stewards of the limited dollars available for projects.
“I am pleased to see the completion of Project Region. It is helpful to the Congressional Delegation to see significant public input and regional support of southwestern Pennsylvania's priorities and plans. This plan will enable us in Washington, DC to fight for the funding that is critical to the continued development of this region.” --The Honorable Senator Arlen Specter, United States Senate |
Transportation Investment Categories and Sample Projects
Capital Maintenance -Bridge Preservation, Reconstruction, Replacement. Sample Plan projects include: Rankin Bridge; Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge; Point Marion Bridge; Freeport Bridge; West Kittanning Bridge; State Street Bridge.
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Capital Maintenance -Roadway Preservation and Reconstruction. Sample Plan projects include: S.R. 981 Laurel Valley betterments from Turnpike to Air Cargo Park; S.R. 119 interchange reconstruction at S.R. 819; Pittsburgh Central Business District street reconstruction; I-70 Bentleyville Interchange reconstruction. |
Capital Maintenance -Public Transit Operations, Preservation and Modernization. Sample Plan projects include: fuel, personnel, supplies, and maintenance and improvements to vehicles and facilities (e.g., buildings, bridges, busways, LRT lines).
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New Capacity -Roadways and Bridges. Sample Plan projects include: Duquesne Flyover Bridge; I-79 /Parkway West missing ramps; four sections of S.R. 22 in Westmoreland County; Masontown Bridge; I-79 Seneca Valley Ram ps. |
New Capacity -Transit. Sample Plan projects include: Port Authority North Shore Connector; I-79 / S.R. 422 park-n-ride; Union Township park-n-ride; Slate Lick park-n-ride; S.R. 528 park-n-ride expansion.
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Traffic Operations and Safety. Sample Plan projects include: S.R. 19 intersection and safety improvements between I-70 and Allegheny County line; I-376 improvements; Pittsburgh and regional traffic signal system upgrades.
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Other Transportation. Sample Plan projects include: completion of key trail linkages such as the Hot Metal Bridge Connection and promotion of safe walking routes for students.
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