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Corridor Achievements ST ST Corridor Achievements TRANSPOR TRANSPOR Page Number in the List on 17, and Pay a Visit Corridor Achievements TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS OF STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE While the previous section of Report of Achievements 2001 presents progress toward PennPlan’s 30 objectives for develop- ment of the transportation system across the Commonwealth, this section presents progress toward objectives established in each of 28 corridors of statewide significance. We defined such corridors as collections of interconnected and interacting transportation facilities that move people and goods between regions of the Commonwealth and between the Commonwealth and other states. For example, the corri- dors that connect Pittsburgh and Philadelphia consist of not just the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Rather, they include US 30, US 22/ 322, Amtrak services, freight rail lines, international airports, water ports, transit systems, and other facilities, all moving people and goods east and west. The objectives for each corridor of statewide significance were based in the long range planning carried out by metropolitan plan- ning organizations, local development districts, county planning commissions, and other agencies that develop regional and local transportation plans. The corridor objectives were developed with our partners in a way that provides for continuity among their plans, offers solutions in cases where regional or interstate plans conflict, and is consistent with statewide objectives. To see what has been accomplished in your corridor, find the page number in the list on page 17, and pay a visit. 14 Corridor Achievements “The achievement report shows implementation; that’s terrific!” —a reviewer of the first report on PennPlan achievements 15 Achievements 2001 Statewide Corridors New York Erie 20 10 11 12 Scranton 9 22 Sharon 15 Williamsport 8 17 State College 27 Ohio 13 4 Pittsburgh 21 28 Allentown 23 25 19 Altoona 18 Harrisburg 7 Johnstown 16 Reading 24 5 1 14 Lancaster 6 Yo r k 2 Philadelphia 26 3 New Jersey West Virginia Maryland Virginia Delaware 16 Corridor Achievements List of Corridors & Key to Maps Corridor Name Page Corridor Name Page 1. The Delaware River Intermodal Corridor 18 14. The Cumberland Valley Corridor 34 2. The Philadelphia Suburbs Corridor 20 15. The 28th Division Corridor 35 3. The Capital Corridor 21 16. The Pioneer Corridor 36 4. The Delaware and Lehigh National Canal 17. The Ben Franklin Corridor 38 Heritage Corridor 22 18. The Bald Eagle Corridor 39 5. The Keystone Corridor 24 19. The Allegheny Mountains Corridor 40 6. The History Corridor 26 20. The Great Lakes Corridor 42 7. The Blue Mountain Corridor 27 21. The Allegheny River Corridor 43 8. The Keystone Shortway Corridor 28 22. The Rivers of Steel Corridor 44 9. The North Pocono Corridor 29 23. The Gateway Corridor 46 10. The Endless Mountains Corridor 30 24. The National Road Corridor 47 11. The Grand Army of the Republic 25. The Parkway Corridor 48 Corridor 31 26. The Laurel Mountain Corridor 49 12. The Lumber Heritage Corridor 32 27. The Mountaintop Corridor 50 13. The Susquehanna Valley Corridor 33 28. The Anthracite Corridor 51 Major Corridor Facilities : Interstate Highway Railroad US Highway Airport PA Highway Mass Transit Rail Trail Port Other Facilities : Other Connecting Highway Railroad 17 Achievements 2001 CORRIDOR 1 The Delaware River Intermodal Corridor This corridor traverses southeastern Pennsylvania and is part of the larger Northeast Corridor that stretches from Washington, D.C., to Boston. The corridor is characterized by dense population and high congestion. Major economic activities include manufacturing, oil refining, and the commerce of Center City Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s Sports Complex and International Airport are located within this corridor. OBJECTIVES 2001 ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Improve intermodal connection and access to the Port of Ramp construction at Philadelphia International Airport/I-95 interchange Philadelphia and Camden, and the Philadelphia International continued. Scheduled completion is fall 2002. Airport. Multi-year project to rehabilitate I-95 was begun, with first phase involving $40 million in roadway and bridge improvements. Design of eight-lane truck gate at Tioga Marine Terminal was begun. Construction on CSX Transportation's rail yard at Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard was completed, and facility was opened. 2. Upgrade traffic surveillance and congestion management Variable-message signs, closed-circuit television, and detector loops (intelligent transportation systems) on the interstate highways were installed on I-95 between Philadelphia International Airport and and expressways. I-476 and on I-476 between I-95 and US 1. 3. Invest in the Port of Philadelphia and Camden in order to Design of eight-lane truck gate at Tioga Marine Terminal was begun. compete in the global economy. 4. Maintain the depth of the Delaware River shipping channel at No significant activity. a minimum of 45 feet. 5. Implement safety and capacity improvements to US 1 and Design work on US 322 between US 1 and I-95 in Delaware County US 322. continued. Installation of safety features along US 1 from Brandywine Creek to Concord Road was begun. 6. Upgrade I-95 to become Pennsylvania's premier intermodal Ramp construction at Philadelphia International Airport/I-95 interchange corridor. continued. Scheduled completion is fall 2002. Multi-year project to rehabilitate I-95 was begun, with first phase involving $40 million in roadway and bridge improvements. 18 Corridor Achievements CORRIDOR 1 The Delaware River Intermodal Corridor OBJECTIVES 2001 ACHIEVEMENTS 7. Support the continuing efforts to reconstruct and improve Work on stations, the Frankford Transportation Center, and the North SEPTA's transit infrastructure. Philadelphia Transportation Center continued. Scheduled completion is 2004. Work toward improvement of signals and track between Wayne Junction and Glenside, and on the R3 West Trenton Line, continued. Scheduled start of construction is spring 2002. Reconstruction of Eagle Road Station along Norristown High Speed Line was completed. Additional parking areas at Neshaminy Falls, Woodbourne, Philmont and Yardley stations were constructed. 8. Continue to invest in the upgrade of Amtrak's Northeast Work on the North Philadelphia Transportation Center continued. Corridor. Scheduled start of construction is fall 2002. 15 of the 20 planned Acela trains are in operation along the Northeast Corridor, and high-speed passenger-rail service was expanded. 9. Support the maintenance and expansion of transit service to No significant activity. New Jersey. Bucks 276 30 413 30 611 276 Montgomery 1 30 Pennsylvania 276 73 611 95 95 76 1 Chester 76 Philadelphia 476 30 Philadelphia 30 322 676 30 Delaware 73 676 1 95 New Jersey 30 95 30 322 Delaware 19 Achievements 2001 CORRIDOR 2 The Philadelphia Suburbs Corridor This corridor traverses the western suburbs of Philadelphia. The corridor is characterized by established and rapidly growing residential areas, and is highly congested in many places. The major economic activities include research, pharmaceuticals, manufac- turing and retail. OBJECTIVES 2001 ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Enhance safety and reduce congestion on US 202. Expansion of US 202 in King of Prussia area continued. Scheduled completion is winter 2003. Direct connection from US 422 to I-76 eastbound was opened to traffic, allowing travelers to avoid US 202. Widening of US 202 to six lanes from I-76 in King of Prussia to PA 252 (Swedesford Road) and associated entrance, exit, and local road improvements were begun, including improvements to the interchange of US 202 and I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway). 2. Participate in the planning of SEPTA's proposed Cross Drafting of environmental impact statement in conjunction with major County Metro. investment study was begun. 309 Bucks Montgomery 202 Doylestown 422 1 100 276 30 76 Norristown 76 30 Philadelphia 202 West Chester Delaware Media 1 New Jersey Chester Maryland Delaware 20 Corridor Achievements CORRIDOR 3 The Capital Corridor This north-south corridor connects Harrisburg, Gettysburg and York to the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., regions of Maryland and Virginia. The corridor’s land use patterns include city centers, established and rapidly growing suburban areas, and rural areas. The major economic activities include technology, manufacturing, retail, agriculture, government and tourism. OBJECTIVES 2001 ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Enhance safety and reduce congestion on US 15 in Adams Construction on interchange at Lisburn Road continued. Scheduled and York Counties. completion is summer 2003. US 15 Corridor Study in the Dillsburg area was completed. 2. Improve access to the Baltimore/Washington, D.C., urban No significant activity. areas. 3. Implement Hanover access improvements. No significant activity. 4. Upgrade traffic surveillance and congestion management 1/10-mile markers were installed along the Capital Beltway and other (intelligent transportation systems) on the Capital Beltway and expressways to aid emergency response. Tow truck patrols were begun. connecting highways in the Harrisburg region. Permanent, overhead variable-message signs were installed on I-81 and I-83. Harrisburg Cumberland 83 Yo r k 15 Yo r k Gettysburg 83 Adams 94 Maryland 21 Achievements 2001 CORRIDOR 4 The Delaware and Lehigh National Canal Heritage Corridor This north-south corridor in eastern Pennsylvania connects Philadelphia to the Lehigh Valley and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. The corridor is characterized by traditional city centers, established and rapidly growing suburban areas, and rural areas. The major economic
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