BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONTGOMERY COUNTY,

August 18, 2010

10-C.295

ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPALITIES PLANNING CODE

On motion of Mr. Hoeffel, seconded by Mr. Castor, it was unanimously adopted that

WHEREAS, the Montgomery County Planning Commission prepared the current comprehen- sive plan for the county, which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in 2005, and the Planning Commission has the duty of preparing amendments to the comprehensive plan for Montgomery County; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has prepared minor amendments to the county com- prehensive plan in accordance with Sections 209.1 and 301 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, with a more significant update expected in 2015; and

WHEREAS, the plan consists of eight volumes, with five volumes being amended, including the Vision Plan, the Community Facilities Plan, the Land Use Plan, the Transportation Plan, and the Water Resources Plan; and

WHEREAS, as part of the preparation of these comprehensive plan amendments, the Planning Commission held a public meeting to solicit public comments on the amendments; met with municipalities for the same purpose; sent the draft plans to all municipalities and school districts within the county as well as all abutting counties, municipalities, and school districts; and considered the comments received and incorporated appropriate revisions into the plans; and,

WHEREAS, by resolution dated June 9, 2010, the Planning Commission has certified that it has prepared plan amendments consistent with the requirements of the planning code and has recommended that the Board of Commissioners hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the plan amendments; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners on August 18, 2010 held a public hearing in ac- cordance with Section 302 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code; and

WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that it is essential for the health, safety and welfare of all county residents for Montgomery County to have an up-to-date set of coordinated policies to guide the county’s physical development, preserve its natural and cultural resources, and make optimum use of its financial resources; and WHEREAS, the Board recognizes the need for the county comprehensive plan to serve as a basis for intracounty cooperation and coordination among the 62 townships and boroughs, 23 school districts, numerous special-purpose authorities, boards, and commissions; and

WHEREAS, the county comprehensive plan will continue to serve as a policy guide for all units of Montgomery County government; and

WHEREAS, the county comprehensive plan will continue to present a comprehensive set of county plans, goals, and policies for the use and guidance of regional, state, and federal agencies.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Montgomery County hereby accepts and adopts as official county policy, in accordance with Section 302 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, the following amend- ments to the comprehensive plan for Montgomery County, containing 8 volumes and titled Shaping Our Future – A Comprehensive Plan for Montgomery County,

• in the first volume, a 118-page document titledVision Plan, a revised Growth and Pres- ervation Plan map, a revised list and map of major transportation projects, a revised expanded public transportation facilities map, and a revised sewer service map;

• in the second volume, a 168-page document titled Community Facilities Plan, a revised Existing and Future Sewer Service Areas map, and a revised Existing and Future Public Water Service map;

• in the third volume, a 174-page document titled Land Use Plan, a revised Growth and Preservation Plan map, and a revised Future Land Use map;

• in the fourth volume, a 234-page document titled Transportation Plan, a revised Transportation Improvement Program maps, a revised First Priority Level Proposed Transportation Projects map, a revised Second Priority Level Proposed Transportation Projects map, a revised Third Priority Level Proposed Transportation Projects map, a revised Potential Expanded Public Transportation Facilities map, and revised lists of proposed projects;

• and in the fifth volume, an 86-page document titled Water Resources Plan, a revised Existing and Future Public Water Service map; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Planning Commission is hereby directed to continue to refine, maintain, and update its plans as necessary to ensure that the policies of the comprehensive plan are fully supported, maintained, and implemented in a reasonable and up–to–date manner, and to conduct new studies and prepare new plans that may become necessary as Montgomery County continues to change and face new issues; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Planning Commission is hereby directed to transmit an accurate copy of these amendments and a copy of this resolution to the governing body of each municipality in Montgomery County, and to appropriate county de- partments and agencies to ensure compliance with Sections 303, 304, 305, and 306 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, and to other appropriate municipal, regional, state, and federal agencies. Highways

Figure 49 Tr a n s i t Pr o j e c t s : Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Im p r o v e m e n t Pr o g r a m (FY2011-2014)

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of service of existing bus routes and adding more bus routes is also needed, particularly as the population ages and increases and as more reverse commuting from takes place. Improvements to transit systems also need to take into consideration the surrounding human, historic, cultural, and natural environment.

Rail Service Improving existing rail lines and building new rail lines will help to relieve traffic congestion in Montgomery County. Currently, a number of rail improvement and study projects are underway in the county, as shown in Figure 49 and described in the Appendix. For the long term, four new potential rail lines or extensions of rail lines should be construct- ed, as shown in Figure 50. The increasing population density in some of the older suburbs combined with the total population increase in the newer suburbs is creating the potential for expanded public transit service in the future. • The Schuylkill Valley Metro, which would extend from Philadelphia to Reading, could have a profound impact on traffic in the Route 422 corridor.

Figure 50 Po t e n t i a l Ex p a n d e d Pu b l i c Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Facilities Figure 50 is current as of 2010. The above text is from 2005.

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• The proposed Cross County Metro, which will parallel the Pennsylvania Turnpike through Montgomery County and Route 202 in Chester County, would connect the railroad lines spread- ing out from Philadelphia in spokes. • The Stony Creek/Quakertown rail line, which will reestablish an important mass transit link between Norristown, the North Penn Area, Doylestown, Quakertown, and the Lehigh Valley, could help alleviate traffic in the U.S. 202 cor- ridor and on Route 309 through Bucks County. • The Route 100 light rail line extension to the King of Prussia area, which will connect King of Prussia with the Main Line area and Phila- delphia, could help provide a vital connection between these major population and shopping centers within the County.

In addition SEPTA should consider the following policies: • SEPTA should rename regional rail route numbers that curently have the same number. For example, there are two R5 lines - one from Lansdale and Doylestown to Center City, the other from Thorndale and Paoli to Center City. This causes confusion and mistakes by riders who get on trains headed the wrong direction. Naming one branch R5-A and the other R5-B may be a solution. • Speed and efficiency of regional rail trains should be increased by exploring the elimination of lesser used stops, particularly for express or peak hour trains, and investigating new technol- ogy such as improved engines, fuels, tracks, and traction systems • In addition, the feasibility of more frequent service using faster, smaller trains should be ex- plored as an alternative to crowded, long, slower moving trains and less frequent service. • The use of electronic fare cards for regional rail service should be studied and implemented if practical. • Current SEPTA regional rail service standards should be studied and reevaluated. This may result in improved and more efficient service.

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Figure 61 Bri d g e a n d Hi g h w a y Pr o j e c t s : Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Im p r o v e m e n t Pr o g r a m (FY2011-2014)

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Figure 62 Fir s t Pri o ri t y Le v e l Pr o p o s e d Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Pr o j e c t s

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Figure 63 Se c o n d Pri o ri t y Le v e l Pr o p o s e d Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Pr o j e c t s

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Figure 64 Thir d Pri o ri t y Le v e l Pr o p o s e d Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n Pr o j e c t s

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178 Proposed Projects ProposedAppendices Projects

Transportation Improvement Projects - Bridge and Highway

MPMS# Project Name Project Description Municipalities Horsham Twp. 15769 Limekiln Pike Bridge Bridge replacement/removal over Skippack Creek. Montgomery Twp. Replace the existing bridge over the east branch of the Perkiomen Creek with a wider two-lane bridge, relocating it to tie in to the 15793 Salfordville Road Bridge Groffs Mill Rd. intersection. Lower Salford Twp. 15992 Rockland Avenue Bridge Removal Replace existing structure with pedestrian bridge. Narberth Bor. PA 29 Bridge over 16085 Hosensack Creek Bridge replacement over Hosensack Creek. Upper Hanover Twp. PA 29 Gravel Pike Bridge 16086 over Perkiomen Creek Bridge replacement over Perkiomen Creek. Upper Hanover Twp. Replace the existing bridge over the east branch of the Perkiomen Franconia Twp. 16099 Camp Road Bridge Creek and make a minor horizontal realignment to the S-curve. Salford Twp. Replace the Tookany Creek Parkway bridge over the tributary of the 16150 Tookany Parkway Bridge Tookany Creek. Cheltenham Twp. Partial removal and bridge replacement over railroad, CC Trail, and 16191 Elm Street Bridge Plymouth Creek. Conshohocken Bor. High Street Bridge over 16194 Manatawny Creek Replace bridge over Manatawny Creek, east of PA 100. Pottstown Bor. Replace the existing three-lane bridge over SEPTA tracks, tying into Cheltenham Twp. 16197 Greenwood Avenue Bridge the adjacent intersection and SEPTA driveways. Jenkintown Bor. I-76 Ramps Phase 3 – Gulph Road DEFERRED – Widening and intersection improvements along South 16211 Widening Gulph Road from PA 320/Trinity Lane to S. Henderson Road. Upper Merion Twp. 16214 PA 611 Old York Road Bridge Bridge replacement over SEPTA R3 tracks and . Abington Twp. DEFERRED – Replace bridge on Pennswood Road over Amtrak and 16216 Pennswood Road Bridge SEPTA R5 tracks. Provide for new sidewalks. Lower Merion Twp. DEFERRED – Replace existing bridge with new structure, to be 16218 Stanbridge Street Bridge aligned to the east of the existing bridge. Norristown Mun. DEFERRED – Interconnect the traffic signals and add left turn lanes on the PA 73 approaches to Greenwood Avenue and on eastbound 16334 PA 73 Church Road PA 73 at Rice’s Mill Road. Cheltenham Twp. Church Road Bridge over Replace bridge over SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line, to allow for 16396 Norristown High Speed Line a two lane roadway and a pedestrian sidewalk on one side. Upper Merion Twp. Lower Providence Twp. 16400 Arcola Road Bridge Replace existing bridge over Perkiomen Creek. Upper Providence Twp. The existing bridge over Perkiomen Creek will be maintained by Upper Hanover for recreational use. A new bridge will be constructed at a different location (to be determined) and will have 16408 Fruitville Road Bridge two lanes with shoulders. Upper Hanover Twp. 16484 Edgeville Road Bridge Rehabilitate the bridge deck over Old York Road. Abington Twp. Ridge Pike, Butler Pike to DEFERRED – Reconstruct road, upgrade traffic signals, and add Whitemarsh Twp. 16577 Philadelphia border turn lanes where needed from Butler Pike to Philadelphia. Springfield Twp. Replace bridge over the Tookany Creek with a 1 span, 34’ wide, 62’ 16610 Ashmead Road Bridge long bridge. Cheltenham Twp. 16681 Mill Road Bridge Replace culvert over branch of the Meadow Brook. Abington Twp.

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MPMS# Project Name Project Description Municipalities Relocate Balligomingo Road westerly, raising PA 23 to meet the PA 23 River Road Intersection relocated road and installing a traffic signal and left turn lane on 16688 Improvements westbound PA 23. W. Conshohocken Bor. Old Betzwood Bridge Bike/ Construct trails from the existing Schuylkill River Trail to the new Upper Merion Twp. 16703 Pedestrian Trail bridge and from the bridge to PA 23 in Valley Forge Park. West Norriton Twp. Develop a 3.5 mile extension of the paved trail and bike lockers from the South Gulph Road Bridge to the Norristown Upper Merion Twp. 16705 Chester Valley Trail Extension Transportation Center. Bridgeport Bor. US 422 Expressway DEFERRED – Reconstruct 1.7 miles of roadway from west of Porter 16738 Reconstruction (M1B) Road to just east of Park Road. Lower Pottsgrove Twp. DEFERRED – Widen PA 663 to accommodate exclusive left turn 16741 Swamp Road at PA 663 lanes on both approaches to Swamp Road. New Hanover Twp. DEFERRED – Widening of a 0.77 mile length of PA 23 between Moore PA 23 Relocation at Road and Geerdes Boulevard. Project includes a softening of the 48172 Allentown and Beidler curve at Beidler Road and a relocation of the Trout Creek bridge. Upper Merion Twp. Ridge Pike, Phase 1 DEFERRED – Reconstruct and add a center turn lane. Replace 48175 Norristown to Butler Pike bridges over rail line and repair deck of I-476 bridge. Plymouth Twp. Fitzwatertown Road DEFERRED – Widen for southbound right turn lane at PA 63, Abington Twp. 48181 Intersection Improvements Moreland Road. Upper Moreland Twp. Modernize equipment at 45 locations; interconnect 45 Pottstown Area controllers and 3 master controllers; install 8 count locations; 48186 Signal System Upgrade and rewire 38 signals. Pottstown Bor. DEFERRED – Widen two lane roadway to four lanes between South Henderson Road, Gulph Road and US 202. Intersection improvements at Shoemaker 48187 South Gulph to US 202 Road and Church Road. Upper Merion Twp. Bring roadway up to current standards, including base repair, milling, overlay, resurfacing, and drainage improvements, from Kulp Road to 50634 County Line Road Restoration PA 611 for approximately 2.8 miles. Horsham Twp. PA 29 Main Street Remove bridge, fill overpass, and connect with wider road section, 57849 Bridge Removal over abandoned Reading tracks. Pennsburg Bor. PARTIALLY DEFERRED – Realign off-set intersection, upgrade to Skippack Twp. 57851 Plank/Otts/Meyers/Seitz Roads good 2-lane road with shoulders, from PA 73 to Township Line Road. Perkiomen Twp. DEFERRED – Realign road and widen to soften “S” curve; add curbs, sidewalks, and drainage, and left turn lanes from Buchert 57861 Pleasant View Road Road to Sanatoga Road. Lower Pottsgrove Twp. Cowpath Road/Godshall Road/ Widening for entire length of project to provide left turn lanes at all 57864 Broad Street approaches and two dedicated right turn lanes. Franconia Twp. DEFERRED – Reconstruct from Easton Road to Jenkintown Road; Edge Hill Road – Jenkintown to add curbs and drainage along .9 miles of Edge Hill Road and .8 57865 Easton Road miles of Tyson Avenue. Abington Twp. Hatfield Twp. Lower Salford Twp. Towamencin Twp. Upper Gwynedd Twp. North Wales Bor. ITS Improvements along three stretches within the PA Turnpike Lower Gwynedd Twp. and PA 309 Corridor: County Line Road, Germantown Pike, and East Norriton Twp. 59522 PA Turnpike NE Extension ITS Sumneytown Pike. Plymouth Twp. DEFERRED – Widen US 202 northbound to 5 lanes including a center turn lane. One bridge and one culvert will be replaced. Norristown Mun. US 202: Johnson Highway – Traffic signal equipment will be replaced at the intersections with East Norriton Twp. 63486 Swede Road (Sec 61S) Johnson Highway, Germantown Pike, and Township Line Road. Whitpain Twp.

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MPMS# Project Name Project Description Municipalities DEFERRED – Widen US 202 northbound to 5 lanes including a center turn lane. Five culverts will be replaced and traffic signal US 202: Swede Road – equipment will be replaced at the intersections with Swede Road, 63490 Morris Road (Sec 61N) Yost Road, Jolly Road, and Skippack Pike (PA 73). Whitpain Twp. Whitpain Twp. US 202: Morris Road – DEFERRED – Widen Route 202 to 5 lanes. Add a center turn lane Lower Gwynedd Twp. 63491 PA 63 (Sec 65S) where required and a new bridge over the Wissahickon Creek. Upper Gwynedd Twp. Add additional through lanes on PA 309 and turn lanes on PA 463, at intersection of US 202/PA 309/PA 463. Intersection improvements on all three roads. Widen Horsham Road from US 63493 US 202: Five Points Intersection 202 to North Wales Road. Montgomery Twp. US 202: PA 63 – Welsh Road to Install dynamic message board signs, cameras; coordinate traffic 63494 PA 611 Bypass ITS signals. Montgomery Twp. Horsham Twp. Widen to four lanes, install turning lanes, and upgrade signals from Montgomery Twp. 64779 County Line Road Widening Stump Road to Kulp Road. Warrington Twp. DEFERRED – Upgrade signals from PA 23 to I-76. Provide left turn lanes from Rock Hill Road to Belmont Avenue and from Belmont Avenue to I-76. Widen Belmont Avenue; modify I-76 64795 Rock Hill Road/Belmont Avenue and railroad overpasses. Lower Merion Twp. Provide for a full-movement interchange at PA 363, including an eastbound off ramp and westbound on ramp, and modifying the West Norriton Twp. 64796 US 422/PA 363 Interchange existing ramps as necessary. Lower Providence Twp. 64798 North Narberth Ave Bridge Replace bridge over SEPTA/Amtrak tracks. Narberth Bor. 64845 Terwood Road Bridge Bridge replacement over branch of the Pennypack Creek. Lower Moreland Twp. Ambler Streetscape and Station Replacement of victorian streetlights, trash receptacles, and street 65910 Landscaping trees in Ambler Borough, as well as landscaping around the station. Ambler Bor. DEFERRED – Modernization of the PA 23 and US 422 interchange (between Moore Road and County Line Road). Relocation PA 23/US 422 Interchange and improvements will be made to North Gulph Road for a new Upper Merion Twp. 66952 North Gulph Road Improvements “gateway” for the Valley Forge National Historic Park. West Norriton Twp. US 422 Expressway – Berks PARTIALLY DEFERRED – Reconstruct the US 422 Schuylkill River West Pottsgrove Twp. 66986 County Line to River (M2A) bridge in West Pottsgrove. North Coventry Twp. DEFERRED – Reconstruct the existing US 422 bridge over the Schuylkill River and widen it to 8 lanes. Build two other smaller Betzwood Bridge bridges within the limits of the project, one over Indian Drive and West Norriton Twp. 70197 (River Crossing Complex) one over the Schuylkill Valley Trail. Upper Merion Twp. Flourtown-Erdenheim Establish gateway medians and install street trees to delineate 71203 Community Gateways entranceways Springfield Twp. 72355 Valley Green Road Bridge DEFERRED – Replace existing bridge across the Wissahickon Creek. Whitemarsh Twp. Butler Pike Pedestrian Install sidewalk, curbing, street furniture and ADA access ramps 72977 Walkway Improvements along Germantown and Butler Pikes. Whitemarsh Twp. Continuation of existing streetscape improvement project with new Norristown Main Street sidewalks and street trees along Main Street from Cherry Street to 72978 Streetscape Phase III Barbadoes Street. Norristown Mun. Glenside Streetscape and Construct pedestrian access improvements and traffic calming 72992 Traffic Calming measures along Easton Road. Cheltenham Twp. York Road (SR 263) Construct streetscape improvements along York Road between 72994 Hatboro Revitalization Horsham Road and Summit Avenue. Hatboro Bor. Reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks on Main Street between 74803 Main Street Pedestrian Project Broad and Richardson Streets. Lansdale Bor. Reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks, utility relocation, and 74804 Mill Street Improvement Project improved roadway drainage along Mill Street. Lansdale Bor.

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MPMS# Project Name Project Description Municipalities North Broad Install streetscape improvements such as concrete sidewalks, 74807 Streetscape Improvements curbs, and street plantings. Hatfield Twp. Old York Road Reconstruct curb, sidewalk, lighting and landscaping along Old York 74808 Street Improvements Road from Summit Avenue to Cherry Street. Jenkintown Bor. Ambler Pedestrian Install curb and sidewalk along Orange, Highland, Southern, Park 74813 Sidewalk Improvements and Spring Avenues. Ambler Bor. Upper Gwynedd Install streetscape improvements at West Point and Garfield 74815 Streetscape Improvements Avenues. Upper Gwynedd Twp. Install streetscape improvements along York Road between 74817 York Road Hatboro Revitalization Horsham Road and Summit Avenue. Hatboro Twp. Whitemarsh Township Construct improvements necessary to enhance pedestrian 74937 Street Improvements movement along Germantown Pike. Whitemarsh Twp. Salford Station Road Bridge Replace bridges at Salford Station Road over Mill Race and the 75764 over Mill, Perkiomen Perkiomen Creek. Upper Salford Twp. DEFERRED - Construct a new roadway to connect Wambold Rd. and Township Line Rd. between PA 63 Sumneytown Pike and Franconia Twp. 77211 PA 309 Connector PA 309 Souderton Bypass. Hatfield Twp. Broad Street (Lansdale) 77461 Corridor Streetscape Install streetscape improvements. Lansdale Bor. Collegeville Main Street 77462 Revitalization Install streetscape improvements along Main Street. Collegeville Bor. Glenside Streetscape Install streetscape and traffic calming improvements on 77463 and Traffic Calming Easton Road. Cheltenham Twp. Lafayette Avenue over 78742 Wissahickon Replace existing bridge. Whitemarsh Twp. Lafayette Street – Extend Lafayette Street as a four-lane roadway to tie into the new Norritown Mun. 79863 Ford to Conshohocken PA Turnpike Interchange. Plymouth Twp. Lafayette Street – Extend Lafayette Street as a four-lane roadway to tie into the new 79864 Barbadoes to Ford PA Turnpike Interchange. Norristown Mun. Lafayette Street/US 202 DEFERRED - Construct a half-diamond interchange from the 79928 Dannehower Bridge Dannehower Bridge to the newly relocated Lafayette Street. Norristown Mun. DEFERRED - Reconstruction and signal improvements to Route US 80021 US 202 Section 510 202 from Main Street to Harding Boulevard. Norristown Mun. Reconstruction and signal improvements to Route US 202 from Norristown Mun. 80022 US 202 Section 520 Harding Boulevard to Johnson Highway. East Norriton Twp. Lower Moreland Twp. 80052 Fetters Mill over Pennypack Creek Bridge rehabilitation. Bryn Athyn Bor. Knight Road over 80053 Green Lane Reservoir Bridge replacement. Upper Hanover Twp. 83643 Limekiln Pike over SEPTA DEFERRED – Replace bridge on Limekiln Pike over railroad tracks. Abington Twp. Pottstown Bor. 83742 Keim Street over Schuylkill River Replace bridge to meet current design standards. North Coventry Twp. Install improvements at the intersections of Shady Lane, North Rockledge Streetscape and South Penn Avenues, Elm Avenue and Central Avenue along 86361 Improvements Phase III Huntingdon Pike. Rockledge Bor. 86924 SR 422 Resurfacing Implement upgrades for 6 segment miles along Route 422 EB/WB. Various Pottstown Borough Implement sidewalk rehabilitation, updated and new signage, and 87097 Improvements pavement markings. Pottstown Bor. Install curbing, sidewalk, and traffic calming measures within Upper Gwynedd a half mile radius of the St Rose of Lima and North Wales 87099 Township Improvements Elementary Schools. Upper Gwynedd Twp.

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MPMS # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Make improvements to various roads around the Lafayette Street Norristown Mun. 87392 Lafayette Street Extension Project project. Plymouth Twp. Implement a new roadway realignment plan along the length of Bethlehem Pike Roadway Bethlehem Pike - will eliminate the current four-lane travel lanes with 87938 Streetscape Improvements two lanes instead. Springfield Twp. Lower Providence Twp. 90006 Trooper Road Closed Loop Upgrade traffic signals along Trooper Road. West Norriton Twp.

Transportation Improvement Projects – Transit

MPMS # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Regional Rail Signal Provides for the modernization of the signal system along various 60255 Modernization train lines. Various DEFERRED – Create a mixed-use intermodal transit district 73214 Ardmore Transit Center incorporating transit facilities and public improvements. Lower Merion Twp. State of Good Repair – Provide repairs to retaining wall at the King Manor and Bryn Mawr 77180 Norristown High Speed Line stations. Various Transit and Regional Rail Provide for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of transit and regional 77183 Station Parking - rail stations and terminals and transit centers. Hatboro Bor. Transit and Regional Rail Provide for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of transit and regional 77183 Station Parking - Noble Station rail stations and terminals and transit centers. Abington Twp. Property acquisition and the design/construction of a parking facility 84640 Parking Expansion at the R5 Gwynedd Valley Station. Lower Gwynedd Twp. DEFERRED - Provide for construction of a new parking garage and platform reconstruction work, in conjunction with the replacement of 84642 Jenkintown Parking Garage the Greenwood Avenue Bridge by PennDOT. Cheltenham Twp. 84645 Penllyn Station Parking Expansion Property acquisition and design/construction of a parking facility. Lower Gwynedd Twp. Philmont Station Property acquisition and design/construction of a parking facility at 84647 Parking Expansion the R3 Philmont Station. Lower Moreland Twp.

First Priority Projects and Studies

MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities DEFERRED FROM TIP – Widening and intersection improvements I-76 Ramps Phase 3 – Gulph Road along South Gulph Road from PA 320/Trinity Lane to S. Henderson 16211 Widening Road. Upper Merion Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Replace bridge on Pennswood Road over 16216 Pennswood Road Bridge Amtrak and SEPTA R5 tracks. Provide for new sidewalks. Lower Merion Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Replace existing bridge with new structure, 16218 Stanbridge Street Bridge to be aligned to the east of the existing bridge. Norristown Mun. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Interconnect the traffic signals and add left turn lanes on the PA 73 approaches to Greenwood Avenue and on 16334 PA 73 Church Road eastbound PA 73 at Rice’s Mill Road. Cheltenham Twp. Ridge Pike, Butler Pike to DEFERRED FROM TIP – Reconstruct road, upgrade traffic signals, Whitemarsh Twp. 16577 Philadelphia border and add turn lanes where needed from Butler Pike to Philadelphia. Springfield Twp. US 422 Expressway DEFERRED FROM TIP – Reconstruct 1.7 miles of roadway from west 16738 Reconstruction (M1B) of Porter Road to just east of Park Road. Lower Pottsgrove Twp.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities DEFERRED FROM TIP – Widen PA 663 to accommodate exclusive 16741 Swamp Road at PA 663 left turn lanes on both approaches to Swamp Road. New Hanover Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Widening of a 0.77 mile length of PA 23 between Moore Road and Geerdes Boulevard. Project includes a PA 23 Relocation at softening of the curve at Beidler Road and a relocation of the Trout 48172 Allentown and Beidler Creek bridge. Upper Merion Twp. Ridge Pike, Phase 1 DEFERRED FROM TIP – Reconstruct and add a center turn lane. 48175 Norristown to Butler Pike Replace bridges over rail line and repair deck of I-476 bridge. Plymouth Twp. Fitzwatertown Road DEFERRED FROM TIP – Widen for southbound right turn lane at PA Abington Twp. 48181 Intersection Improvements 63, Moreland Road. Upper Moreland Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Widen two lane roadway to four lanes Henderson Road, between South Gulph Road and US 202. Intersection improvements 48187 South Gulph to US 202 at Shoemaker Road and Church Road. Upper Merion Twp. PARTIALLY DEFERRED FROM TIP – Realign off-set intersection, upgrade to good 2-lane road with shoulders, from PA 73 to Township Skippack Twp. 57851 Plank/Otts/Meyers/Seitz Roads Line Road. Perkiomen Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Realign road and widen to soften “S” curve; add curbs, sidewalks, and drainage, and left turn lanes from 57861 Pleasant View Road Buchert Road to Sanatoga Road. Lower Pottsgrove Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Reconstruct from Easton Road to Jenkintown Edge Hill Road – Jenkintown to Road; add curbs and drainage along .9 miles of Edge Hill Road and 57865 Easton Road .8 miles of Tyson Avenue. Abington Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Widen US 202 northbound to 5 lanes including a center turn lane. One bridge and one culvert will be replaced. Traffic signal equipment will be replaced at the Norristown Mun. US 202: Johnson Highway – intersections with Johnson Highway, Germantown Pike, and East Norriton Twp. 63486 Swede Road (Sec 61S) Township Line Road. Whitpain Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Widen US 202 northbound to 5 lanes including a center turn lane. Five culverts will be replaced and traffic US 202: Swede Road – signal equipment will be replaced at the intersections with Swede 63490 Morris Road (Sec 61N) Road, Yost Road, Jolly Road, and Skippack Pike (PA 73). Whitpain Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Widen Route 202 to 5 lanes. Add a center Whitpain Twp. US 202: Morris Road – turn lane where required and a new bridge over the Wissahickon Lower Gwynedd Twp. 63491 PA 63 (Sec 65S) Creek. Upper Gwynedd Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Upgrade signals from PA 23 to I-76. Provide left turn lanes from Rock Hill Road to Belmont Avenue and from Belmont Avenue to I-76. Widen Belmont Avenue; 64795 Rock Hill Road/Belmont Avenue modify I-76 and railroad overpasses. Lower Merion Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Modernization of the PA 23 and US 422 interchange (between Moore Road and County Line Road). PA 23/US 422 Interchange and Relocation improvements will be made to North Gulph Road for a Upper Merion Twp. 66952 North Gulph Road Improvements new “gateway” for the Valley Forge National Historic Park. West Norriton Twp. US 422 Expressway – Berks PARTIALLY DEFERRED FROM TIP – Reconstruct the US 422 West Pottsgrove Twp. 66986 County Line to River (M2A) Schuylkill River bridge in West Pottsgrove. North Coventry Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Reconstruct the existing US 422 bridge over the Schuylkill River and widen it to 8 lanes. Build two other Betzwood Bridge smaller bridges within the limits of the project, one over Indian West Norriton Twp. 70197 (River Crossing Complex) Drive and one over the Schuylkill Valley Trail. Upper Merion Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Replace existing bridge across the 72355 Valley Green Road Bridge Wissahickon Creek. Whitemarsh Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Create a mixed-use intermodal transit 73214 Ardmore Transit Center district incorporating transit facilities and public improvements. Lower Merion Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP - Construct a new roadway to connect Wambold Rd. and Township Line Rd. between PA 63 Sumneytown Franconia Twp. 77211 PA 309 Connector Pike and PA 309 Souderton Bypass. Hatfield Twp.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Lafayette Street/US 202 DEFERRED FROM TIP - Construct a half-diamond interchange from 79928 Dannehower Bridge the Dannehower Bridge to the newly relocated Lafayette Street. Norristown Mun. DEFERRED FROM TIP – Replace bridge on Limekiln Pike over 83643 Limekiln Pike over SEPTA railroad tracks. Abington Twp. DEFERRED FROM TIP - Provide for construction of a new parking garage and platform reconstruction work, in conjunction with the 84642 Jenkintown Parking Garage replacement of the Greenwood Avenue Bridge by PennDOT. Cheltenham Twp. PA 363: Ridge Pike Lower Providence Twp. 21 to Trooper Road Corridor/Intersection improvements – add turning lanes, widening. West Norriton Twp. Extend Keystone Boulevard from its current terminus to Old Pottstown Bor. 154 Keystone Boulevard Extension Reading Pike as a two-lane road. (0.84 mi). West Pottsgrove Twp. Study the options for improving this connection between two Upper Merion Twp. 155 PA 23 at US 202 state routes. Bridgeport Bor. PA 611 Turnpike Widen underpass below PA 611 to permit two on-ramp lanes from 162 Ramp Underpass SB PA 611 onto Turnpike Plaza. Upper Moreland Twp. Upper Merion Twp. Lower Providence Twp. 178 US 422: US 202 to PA 29 Widen roadway. Upper Providence Twp. Widen Matsonford Road to two lanes in each direction between 185 I-76 at PA 23 Interchange Front Street and the I-476 ramps; reconfigure PA 23 ramp. W. Conshohocken Bor. Pottstown Bor. 193 College Drive Extension Extend from High Street to King Street. West Pottsgrove Twp. Upper Moreland Twp. I-276 PA Turnpike/PA 63 Upper Dublin Twp. 194 Electronic Toll Interchange Study Study westbound-on, eastbound-off electronic toll interchange. Horsham Twp. Upper Moreland Twp. Upper Dublin Twp. Whitemarsh Twp. Study potential ITS improvements in I-276 Willow Grove to King of Plymouth Twp. 198 I-276 Corridor ITS Study Prussia corridor. Also study creation of a new, numbered route. Upper Merion Twp. Upper Merion Twp. Lower Providence Twp. Upper Providence Twp. Limerick Twp. Study potential ITS improvements in the US 422 Pottstown to Lower Pottsgrove Twp. 199 US 422 Corridor ITS Study King of Prussia corridor. Pottstown Bor. Church Road/School House 245 Lane/Water Street Reconstruct the existing roadway. Upper Hanover Twp. PA 113: Relocation 262 at Lederach Village Construct 2-lane connector around the village (0.8 miles). Lower Salford Twp. Germantown Pike: East Norriton Twp. 286 Whitehall Road to PA 363 Widen to 4 lanes (2.8 miles); intersection improvements. Worcester Twp. Whitehall Road 299 at Sterigere Street Construct roundabout. West Norriton Twp. Ridge Pike, Swamp Pike Construct connecting road between Ridge Pike & Swamp Pike; 314 at Lewis Road provide turn lanes on Ridge Pike & Swamp Pike, install signals. Limerick Twp. Norristown Mun. West Norriton Twp. Upper Providence Twp. Limerick Twp. Lower Pottsgrove Twp. Norristown Line Pottstown Bor. 401 Service Extension Construct passenger rail service between Norristown & Wyomissing. West Pottsgrove Bor. Norristown High Speed Line 403 Extension to King of Prussia Mall Extend rail service to the King of Prussia Mall. Upper Merion Twp.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities PA 63 Welsh Road – Lower Gwynedd Twp. 475 Stump Road to Cambridge Drive Widen to four lanes to eliminate bottleneck (3,000 ft.). Montgomery Twp. PA 363 Valley Forge Road Towamencin Twp. 476 at Sumneytown Pike Widen all approaches for turning lanes and additional thru lanes. Upper Gwynedd Twp. PA 63: Blair Mill Road Upper Moreland Twp. 555 to Twining Road Widen to 6 lanes; Turnpike and Norfolk Southern RR bridges. Upper Dublin Twp. US 422 Pawlings Road Provide EB-on and WB-off interchange to relieve PA 23 traffic in the Lower Providence Twp. 572 Interchange Valley Forge area; upgrade Norfolk Southern bridge. Chester County Montgomery Twp. PA 309 Bethlehem Pike: Upper Horsham Twp. 600 State Road to PA 63 Welsh Road Widen to 6 lanes (3.25 miles). Lower Gwynedd Twp. 601 Germantown Pike Widen to 6 lanes from Walton Road to Launfall Road (0.52 miles). Plymouth Twp. Sumneytown Pike: PA 63 Forty 602 Foot Road to Troxel Road Widen to 4 & 5 lanes (1.5 miles). Towamencin Twp. PA 63 Sumneytown Pike: Freed Road to west of PA 113 and Oak Drive Extension – Corridor/Intersection improvements, including PA 63 widening at 603 PA 113 to PA 63 Oak Drive; construction of new roadway. Lower Salford Twp. Corridor & intersection improvements; install turn lanes and provide shoulders as recommended by the Township Line Road traffic study Perkiomen Twp. Township Line Road: (2001) -- widen to five lanes between US 422 and Ridge Pike; widen Limerick Twp. 605 Limerick Road to US 422 to three lanes between Ridge Pike and Cemetery Road). Upper Providence Twp. I-476 Blue Route/I-76 Schuylkill Improve SB I-476 ramp to EB I-76 by constructing additional lane on W. Conshohocken Bor. 611 Expressway Interchange I-76 thru the I-476 interchange. Lower Merion Twp. PA 309: Upper State Road Widen to 6 lanes; add turn lanes, reconfigure commercial access 719 to North Wales Road (0.5 miles). Montgomery Twp. Provide an additional crossing over Perkiomen Creek, and an Lower Providence Twp. 734 Ridge Pike Bridge at Collegeville additional roadway on either side of the creek. Collegeville Bor. Upper Merion Twp. I-76 Schuylkill Expy: Lower Merion Twp. 743 I-476 to US 202 Widen to 6 lanes (3.5 miles). W. Conshohocken Bor. 804 PA 29 at PA 113 Widen for additional lanes. Perkiomen Twp. I-276 PA Turnpike: 891 Upper Merion Slip Ramp Study Study potential locations for an electronic toll interchange. Upper Merion Twp. Limerick Twp. 909 US 422 at Sanatoga Interchange Construct supplemental WB on-ramp and EB off-ramp. Lower Pottsgrove Twp. Skippack Twp. 921 Township Line Road Extension Extend Township Line Road from PA 113 to PA 73. Lower Salford Twp. 931 PA 309 at County Line Road Improve intersection. Hatfield Twp. Towamencin Twp. Lower Salford Twp. I-476 NE Extension: Lansdale Franconia Twp. 968 interchange to Quakertown Widen to 6 lanes. Salford Twp. Conshohocken Road 969 from I-476 to I-276 Widen to 3 lanes. Plymouth Twp. Create double left turns from northbound PA 100 onto 976 PA 100 at Shoemaker Road Shoemaker Road. Pottstown Bor. PA 100 at King Street Eliminate NB off-ramp cloverleaf to High Street; College Drive 1036 and High Street extension (Project #193) will allow access to High Street from PA 100. Pottstown Bor.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Towamencin Twp. Lower Salford Twp. I-476 NE Extension: E-Z Pass Franconia Twp. Interchanges Study between Salford Twp. 1051 Lansdale and Quakertown Study potential E-Z Pass interchanges onto the NE Extension. Bucks County Construct a parking garage as part of a TOD around the Noble Train Noble (West ) Station. Extend Baeder Road across PA 611 (Old York Road) to 1117 Station Parking connect with The Fairway. Abington Twp.

Second Priority Projects and Studies

MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Provide a separate right turn lane along the EB approach of PA 113 (Third Avenue) Main Street; provide separate left-turn lanes along the PA 113 160 at Main Street approaches; modify the signal timing/phases. Trappe Bor. Lower Pottsgrove Twp. Pottstown Bor. Limerick Twp. Upper Providence Twp. Lower Providence Twp. West Norriton Twp. Schuylkill River Bridges Study Study the existing and potential new Schuylkill River bridge Upper Merion Twp. 202 (Phase II of Study #203) between Pottstown and Norristown. Norristown Mun. Extend Stanbridge Street in 204 Norristown to Johnson Highway Construct new roadway. Norristown Mun. Trooper Road: US 422 Lower Providence Twp. 206 to Egypt Road Add 5th lane. West Norriton Twp. 209 PA 263 at PA 611 PA 611/PA 263/Park Road alignment. Upper Moreland Twp. 212 PA 113 at Reliance Road Improve intersection. Souderton Bor. High Street at Provide a right turn lane from EB High Street and a left turn lane 214 Armand Hammer Boulevard from WB High Street. Pottstown Bor. PA 113 at Maple Avenue (northern) and at Widen for turn lanes on all legs, plus additional thru lanes to 228 Schoolhouse Road Schoolhouse Road, and on Maple Avenue (north). Franconia Twp. 275 PA 113 at Allentown Road Widen for turn lanes. Franconia Twp. Harding Boulevard at 290 Sterigere Street Improve intersection. Norristown Mun. Township Line Road East Norriton Twp. 295 at Whitehall Road Widen for turn lanes. Worcester Twp. Upper Moreland Twp. Upper Dublin Twp. Whitemarsh Twp. I-276 Route Number Plymouth Twp. 307 Corridor Study Study the creation of a numbered route parallel to the Turnpike. Upper Merion Twp. Swamp Pike at 311 New Hanover Square Road Widen for turning lanes. New Hanover Twp. 312 Swamp Pike at Sanatoga Road Widen for turning lanes. New Hanover Twp. 313 Swamp Pike at Neiffer Road Widen for turning lanes. Limerick Twp. US 422 EB on-ramp 323 from PA 29 NB Construct new EB on-ramp. Upper Providence Twp.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Widen PA 113 to provide two travel lanes in each direction, provide separate left- and right-turn lanes along the EB approach of PA 113; PA 113 (Harleysville Pike) at replace existing bridge structure along the WB approach of PA 113; 330 PA 73 (Skippack Pike) modify signal timing/phases. Skippack Twp. Norristown Mun. East Norriton Twp. Whitpain Twp. Worcester Twp. Stony Creek Freight Line – Upper Gwynedd Twp. 385 Norristown to Lansdale Upgrade track infrastructure to improve the safety of the line. Lansdale Bor. PA 63 Sumneytown Pike Improve intersection and signalize; shift route designation of 392 at PA 563 PA 563 to Barndt Road. Upper Salford Twp. Widen NB Red Lion Road to provide dual turn lanes on WB Philmont Avenue (requires widening the stone box culvert over the Pine Run Red Lion Road at Creek); Widen WB Philmont Avenue for two through lanes; Widen 410 Philmont Avenue EB Philmont Avenue for separate right turn lane. Lower Moreland Twp. I-476 PA Turnpike NE Extension 517 at Broad Street Construct a NB off-ramp/SB on-ramp E-Z Pass interchange. Worcester Twp. I-476 PA Turnpike NE Extension Whitpain Twp. 581 at Township Line Road Provide E-Z Pass interchange. Plymouth Twp. Bethlehem Pike/Norristown Add turning lanes; reconfigure intersection – cul-de-sac the old leg 589 Road/Penllyn Pike (Spring House) of Penllyn Pike. Lower Gwynedd Twp. PA 29: Main Street (Collegeville Upper Providence Twp. 606 Borough) to Arcola Road Widen to four lanes. Collegeville Bor. PA 611 Easton Road: County Line 608 Road to PA 463 Horsham Road Add center turn lane (2.8 miles). Horsham Twp. Cemetery Road/Smith Road: Upgrade to a good two-lane road with shoulders (1.4 miles); widen Township Road to State Game intersection of Gravel Pike and Meng Road; construct new roadway Lower Frederick Twp. 612 Farm Road from Mine Hill Road to State Game Farm Road (0.75 miles). Limerick Twp. Park Avenue/State Game Farm 613 Road at PA 29/73 Main Street Align off-set intersection. Schwenksville Bor. Widen to a three-lane cross section (one lane each direction and Germantown Pike – PA 363 one center turn lane); install turn lanes at intersections where Worcester Twp. 681 (Valley Forge Road) to Ridge Pike appropriate. Lower Providence Twp. I-276 PA Turnpike at 693 Virginia Drive Study Study full movement electronic toll interchange. Upper Dublin Twp. Montgomery Glen Drive extension at Morgan Street: Extend Montgomery Glen Drive from US 202 to PA 309 (0.5 miles); 706 US 202 to PA 309 align Morgan Street. Montgomery Twp. Montgomery Twp. PA 63 Welsh Road – Lower Gwynedd Twp. 710 PA 309 to North Wales Road Widen to 3 lanes (2 miles). Upper Gwynedd Twp. US 202: Henderson Road Upper Merion Twp. 745 to Allendale Road Widen to 6 lanes (1.13 miles). Bridgeport Bor. Improve intersections at Limekiln Pike and Dreshertown Road., and Susquehanna Road and Limekiln Pike; prospective new connector PA 152 Limekiln Pike and at Limekiln Pike south at Dreshertown Road; new Norfolk Southern 752 Susquehanna Road railway bridge over the new connector road. Upper Dublin Twp. PA 63 Welsh Road: PA 309 Upper Dublin Twp. Bethlehem Pike to Jarrettown Lower Gwynedd Twp. 796 Road Upgrade signals; intersection improvements. Horsham Twp. PA 463 Cowpath Road: 805 Broad Street to Lenhart Road Widen to 3 lanes. Hatfield Twp. Allentown Road: County Line Salford Twp. 807 Road to Creamery Road Upgrade to a good two-lane road with shoulders. Franconia Twp.

228 Proposed Projects

MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities PA 363 Valley Forge Road at 854 PA 73 Skippack Pike Widen for additional lanes. Worcester Twp. PA 73 Big Road at Hoffmansville 857 Road/New Hanover Square Road Improve intersection. New Hanover Twp. PA 152 Limekiln Pike at 858 North Hills Avenue Provide additional turn lanes. Abington Twp. PA 363 Valley Forge Road at 865 Township Line Road Widen for additional lanes; improved sight distance. Worcester Twp. PA 29 Gravel Pike 883 at Spring Mount Road Widen for additional lanes. Lower Frederick Twp. PA 73 Skippack Pike Whitpain Twp. 884 at North Wales Road Widen for additional lanes. Worcester Twp. PA 363 Valley Forge Road 886 at Woodlyn Avenue Provide turn lanes on PA 363. Worcester Twp. US 422 Sanatoga 897 Interchange Improvements Add supplemental WB off-ramp and EB on-ramp at Airport Road. Limerick Twp. I-76 Gladwyne Interchange 905 at Hollow Road Study Study possible full interchange. Lower Merion Twp. US 422: Route 29 Upper Providence Twp. 910 to Sanatoga Interchange Widen to 6 lanes. Limerick Twp. School House Road and Study the extension of School House Road to connect with PA 63 Morris Road corridors Welsh Road at Forty Foot Road; study connection of Morris Road Towamencin Twp. 916 east-west connection study from Bustard Road to PA 113 Harleysville Pike. Lower Salford Twp. PA 73 Skippack Pike at Straighten intersection; improve grades and curve on Whitehall 922 Whitehall Road & Bethel Road Road, south of PA 73 Skippack Pike. Worcester Twp. PA 663 Layfield Road 924 at PA 73 Big Road Improve intersection. New Hanover Twp. PA 663 Layfield Road at Re-grade road to improve vertical alignment and sight distance; 925 Hoffmansville Road allow for future turning lanes and signals. New Hanover Twp. County Line Road: Montgomery Twp., 933 PA 309 to US 202 Widen to 5 lanes. Hatfield Twp. County Line Road: Montgomery Twp. 936 Lower State Road to PA 611 Widen to 5 lanes. Horsham Twp. 949 Yerkes Road Connection Continue Yerkes Road connection north into Renaissance Center. Upper Merion Twp. Montgomeryville Access Create new connections through Airport Square from Montgomery 954 Improvement Study Mall to Horsham Road. Montgomery Twp. Creamery Road/ Realign Creamery and Kratz at Collegeville Road; upgrade from PA 981 Katz Road Upgrade 113 Bridge Road to Stump Hall Road. Skippack Twp. Extend two-lane Saulin Boulevard west from US 202 to PA 23 in Upper Merion Twp. 1001 Saulin Boulevard Extension Bridgeport Bor. (1.0 miles). Bridgeport Bor. Widen intersection for additional through lane on Terwood and right 1010 Terwood Road at Davisville Road turn lane on SB Davisville Road. Upper Moreland Twp. PA 29 Phoenixville-Collegeville Construct left turn lane on NB PA 29 over Norma Run; separate left 1012 Road and Hopwood Road and right turn on Hopwood Road. Upper Providence Twp. Fitzwatertown Road at 1020 Susquehanna Road Widen for dedicated left turn lane on EB Susquehanna Road. Upper Dublin Twp. PA 663 Layfield Road 1034 at Knight Road Re-grade to improve vertical alignment and sight distance. Upper Hanover Twp. PA 663 N. Charlotte Street 1035 at Mauger’s Mill Road Re-grade to improve vertical alignment and sight distance. Lower Pottsgrove Twp.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Upper Moreland Twp. SEPTA Upgrade existing single track to double track, between Roslyn to Abington Twp. 1040 double track study Warminster. Hatboro Bor. SEPTA Doylestown Line Upgrade existing single track to double track, between Lansdale Hatfield Twp. 1041 double track study and Doylestown. Lansdale Bor. Lansdale Bor. Hatfield Twp. Hatfield Bor. Franconia Twp. Souderton Bor. Passenger Rail Extension Telford Bor. 1046 to Quakertown Extend rail service from Lansdale to Quakertown. Bucks Co. PA 73 Skippack Pike Whitpain Twp. 1062 at Butler Pike Widen for additional lanes. Whitemarsh Twp. Willow Grove (Warminster Line) 1100 Station Parking Expand parking options at station. Upper Moreland Twp. PA 29 Bridge Street at Realign Jacobs Street to intersect opposite Walnut Street; related 1105 Walnut Street/Jacobs Street traffic signal modifications. Upper Providence Twp. Add additional through lanes on Route 29 along with left and right 1107 PA 29 and Black Rock Road turn lanes on all approaches. Upper Providence Twp. 1108 Parking Construct new parking garage to accommodate ridership. Cheltenham Twp.

Third Priority Projects and Studies

MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Cedar Grove Road, Barren Hill 19 Road, and Hector Street Widen for turn lanes. Whitemarsh Twp. 25 Egypt Road at Pinetown Road Add a turn lane. Lower Providence Twp. New Connector Road between Jackson Road 118 and Gilbertsville Road Construct new road. Douglass Twp. 197 Penn Street at Union Street Widen Penn Street for additional lanes. Hatfield Bor. 213 PA 113 at Landis Road Widen for turn lanes. Lower Salford Twp. Upgrade Jackson Road as a possible future connector; or, Jackson Road from PA 100 to construct new connector road between PA 100 and 216 PA 73 E. Philadelphia Avenue PA 73 (E. Philadelphia Avenue). Douglass Twp. North State Road/Farmington Provide a connection from North State Road to Farmington Avenue 220 Avenue Connection west of PA 100 (0.5 miles). Upper Pottsgrove Twp. PA 113 Harleysville Pike 221 at Keller Creamery Road Widen for turn lanes. Franconia Twp. Pleasant View Road at Align intersections of Pleasant View Road with Bleim Road 223 Bleim Road and Pruss Hill Road and Pruss Hill Road. Lower Pottsgrove Twp. Sanatoga Road: Crossover to Align Sanatoga to connect to New Hanover Square Road north of 224 New Hanover Square Road Cross Road. New Hanover Twp. Rupert Road Extension: Lower Pottsgrove Twp. 225 Rupert Road to Schaffer Road Extend Rupert Road to connect to Shaffer Road. New Hanover Twp. Improvements to Moyer Road Connect and improve Moyer Road and Mock Road in the vicinity of Upper Pottsgrove Twp. 227 and Mock Road Detwiler Road, Yarnal Road, and Needhammer Road (1.0 miles). Douglass Twp. Mock Road/Bleim Road at Align Mock Road to intersect North Charlotte Road at Bleim Road Lower Pottsgrove Twp. 230 PA 663 (N Charlotte Street) and provide signal. Upper Pottsgrove Twp.

230 Proposed Projects

MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities West Moyer Road from 231 Cross Road to Ming Drive Improve alignment. Upper Pottsgrove Twp. Provide turn lanes on High Street and Grosstown Road to 232 High Street at Grosstown Road accommodate traffic flow to US 422 ramps. West Pottsgrove Twp. Make improvements to the right turn radii at each corner of the 236 Charlotte Street at Wilson Street intersection. Pottstown Bor. PA 113 Harleysville Pike 238 at Groff’s Mill Road Widen for turn lanes. Lower Salford Twp. 243 Allentown Road at Morwood Road Widen for turn lanes. Franconia Twp. 244 Allentown Road at Lower Road Widen for turn lanes and sight distances. Franconia Twp. 246 Cowpath Road at Beck Road Widen for turn lanes. Franconia Twp. PA 63 Sumneytown Pike 248 at Store Road Align intersection with Freed Road. Lower Salford Twp. Unionville Pike at 252 County Line Road Add left turn lane on Unionville Pike. Hatfield Twp. PA 113 Harleysville Pike 254 at Godshall Road Widen for turn lanes. Franconia Twp. 257 County Line Road at Ridge Road Widen for turn lanes. Salford Twp. PA 63 Sumneytown Pike 258 at Clemens Road Widen intersection. Lower Salford Twp. PA 113 Harleysville Pike 263 at Cressman Road Widen for turn lanes. Lower Salford Twp. 266 County Line Road at Cherry Lane Widen for turn lanes. Souderton Bor. 267 Cowpath Road at Telford Pike Widen for left turns. Franconia Twp. PA 113 Harleysville Pike 270 at Telford Pike Widen for turn lanes. Franconia Twp. PA 113 Main Street 271 at Central Avenue Widen for turn lanes. Souderton Bor. 272 Godshall Road at Lower Road Widen for turn lanes. Franconia Twp. PA 63 Sumneytown Pike 273 at Morwood Road Widen for turn lanes. Lower Salford Twp. 274 Main Street at Church Road Widen intersection. Lansdale Bor. 276 Allentown Road at Souder Road Widen intersection. Franconia Twp. Widen approaches of Norristown Road and provide left turn lanes; 281 Norristown Road at Butler Pike widen NB Butler Pike approach. Upper Dublin Twp. Intersection of Ridge Pike/Mt. Relocate the Mt. Kirk Avenue SB approach to the west to provide 284 Kirk Avenue/Eaglestream Drive proper lane alignment with Eaglestream Drive. Lower Providence Twp. PA 63 Sumneytown Pike 289 at Long Mill Road Improve intersection. Upper Salford Twp. PA 63 Sumneytown Pike 298 at Barndt Road Widen for turn lanes. Upper Salford Twp. Belmont Avenue at 301 Levering Mill Road Widen to provide separate right turn lane on SB Belmont Avenue. Lower Merion Twp. Conshohocken State Road 304 at Levering Mill Road Widen for turn lanes. Lower Merion Twp. Fort Washington Avenue 305 at PA 152 Limekiln Pike Widen for turn lanes. Upper Dublin Twp. 317 Narcissa Road at Hickory Road Widen for turn lanes. Plymouth Twp.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Widen to provide separate left-turn lane and two thru lanes on Belmont Avenue at all approaches; also provide separate right turn lane on WB 331 St. Asaphs Road St. Asaphs Road. Lower Merion Twp. Install a traffic signal, restrict EB left turns on PA 63, add a PA 63 (Sumneytown Pike) through lane on EB approach of PA 63, and add a right lane at 340 at Geryville Pike WB approach of PA 63. Marlborough Twp. Install left turn lanes on each approach, add left turn arrows to the PA 663 John Fries Highway WB approach of PA 663 and SB approach of Geryville Pike, and 415 at Geryville Pike add a through lane on EB and WB approaches of PA 663. Upper Hanover Twp. Geryville Pike at James Road/ 462 St. Pauls Church Road Realign and improve the intersection. Upper Hanover Twp. W. Main Street at Linfield Trappe Road; Greenwood Avenue Provide WB left turn lane on W. Main Street, widen Linfield-Trappe connection with Linfield Trappe Road and provide left-turn lane; Complete connection of Road; Greenwood Avenue at Greenwood Avenue with Linfield Trappe Road; Signalize 502 W. Main Street intersection of Greenwood Avenue and W. Main Street. Upper Providence Twp. PA 113 (Harleysville Pike) between Oak Drive and Widen road to four lanes with six-foot shoulders and auxiliary Lower Salford Twp. 511 Telford Pike turning lanes at key intersections. Franconia Twp. PA 100 - State Street Provide as needed intersection improvements along the Route 100 Upper Pottsgrove Twp. 515 to Jackson Road corridor. Douglass Twp. Create two separate “T” intersections as follows: on the north side of PA 113, realign PA 113 to form a new unsignalized intersection along Second Avenue, realign Second Avenue opposite PA 113 SB, PA 113 (Black Rock Road) at provide separate left and right turn lanes along all three approach 519 Second Avenue/Dreilbelbis Road legs and install a traffic control signal. Upper Providence Twp. PA 611 Old York Road at 631 Cheltenham Avenue Intersection Improvements. Cheltenham Twp. Blair Mill Road: PA 63 Welsh Upper Moreland Twp. 641 Road to County Line Road Widen Blair Mill Road for additional lanes. Horsham Twp. PA 152 Limekiln Pike at 709 Mt. Carmel Avenue Intersection Intersection improvement. Abington Twp. 711 Central Avenue at Laurel Avenue Intersection improvement. Cheltenham Twp. PA 463 Horsham Road at Horsham Twp. 725 Lower State Road Widen Lower State Road to provide left-turn lanes and shoulders. Montgomery Twp. Germantown Pike at 728 Evansburg Road Align north side of Evansburg Road to eliminate dog leg. Lower Providence Twp. Park Avenue/Crawford Road 730 at Eagleville Road Realign Crawford Road into a 4-way intersection to improve safety. Lower Providence Twp. 761 E. High Street at Sanatoga Road Improve intersection. Lower Pottsgrove Twp. PA 232 Huntingdon Pike Align offset intersection with Red Lion Road at Huntingdon Pike; 772 at Fetters Mill Road provide additional turn lanes. Lower Moreland Twp. Greenwood Avenue at Glenside Cheltenham Twp. 774 Avenue & Township Line Road Align intersection. Jenkintown Bor. Willow Grove Avenue/ Glenside Avenue/PA 152 777 Limekiln Pike Intersection Widen approaches to intersection. Cheltenham Twp. Keller Road/Creamery Road 781 at Hunsicker Road Align offset intersection. Franconia Twp. Morwood Road/Forrest Road 782 at Cowpath Road Align offset intersection. Franconia Twp. Richmond Road/School Road 783 at Unionville Pike Align offset intersection. Hatfield Twp.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities Montgomery Avenue at 797 PA 320 Spring Mill Road Add right and left turn lanes. Lower Merion Twp. Rosenberry Road: Swamp Pike 799 to Romig Road Upgrade and provide shoulders. New Hanover Twp. 808 7th Avenue at Main Street Align off-set intersection. Trappe Bor. Spring Mill Road at 811 Cedar Grove Road Align intersection to a “T”. Whitemarsh Twp. PA 73 Skippack Pike at 812 Joshua Road/Lafayette Avenue Align off-set intersection. Whitemarsh Twp. Susquehanna Road at 832 Washington Lane Improve sight distances. Abington Twp. PA 73 Church Road at 834 PA 152 Limekiln Pike Provide additional turn lanes. Cheltenham Twp. PA 611 Old York Road at Upper Moreland Twp. 836 PA 63 Moreland Road Provide turn lanes on Moreland Road. Abington Twp. Paper Mill Road at 838 Montgomery Avenue Restripe for additional turn lanes. Springfield Twp. PA 113 (Bridge Road) at Creamery Road (Through 841 Creamery Village) Soften the curves through the village. Skippack Twp. 842 Bethlehem Pike at Haws Lane Provide additional turn lanes. Springfield Twp. PA 73 Township Line Road 845 at Washington Lane Provide additional turn lanes on west and north legs of intersection. Cheltenham Twp. Cheltenham Avenue Cheltenham Twp. 848 at Willow Grove Improved geometry and turn lanes. Springfield Twp. Greenwood Avenue/Jenkintown Road – Washington Lane to Widen to provide left-right turn lanes as appropriate; upgrade 849 Meetinghouse Road signals. Abington Twp. Upper Dublin Twp. 855 Bethlehem Pike at Tennis Avenue Provide turn lanes on Tennis Avenue. Lower Gwynedd Twp. PA 29 Gravel Pike at 860 Campbell Road Improve for safety, remove hump on PA 29. Marlborough Twp. Pennsylvania Avenue at 862 North Hills Avenue Widen Pennsylvania Avenue for turn lanes. Abington Twp. PA 563 Ridge Road at 866 Dietz Mill Road Align intersection. Salford Twp. 867 Elm Street at Colwell Lane Provide turn lanes. Conshohocken Bor. 869 Philmont Road at Tomlinson Road Align Tomlinson Road approaches. Lower Moreland Twp. 870 PA 73 Church Road at Haws Lane Provide turn lanes. Springfield Twp. Byberry Road at Upper Moreland Twp. 873 Warminster Avenue Improve visibility; provide turn lanes. Hatboro Bor. Warminster Avenue at Upper Moreland Twp. 877 Fulmor Avenue Provide additional turn lanes. Hatboro Bor. PA 29 Gravel Pike: Washington Green Lane Bor. 878 Lane to Lumber Street Widen road through steep curve, possibly providing passing lane. Marlborough Twp. PA 29 Bridge Street at 879 McDade Road/Lovers Lane Align to eliminate off-set intersection. Upper Providence Twp. Cheltenham Avenue at Springfield Twp. 881 Waverly Road/Mermaid Lane Align Waverly Road and Mermain Lane. Cheltenham Twp. PA 29 Bridge Street at 882 RR Underpass Align curve approaching underpass; replace underpass. Upper Providence Twp.

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MCPC # Project Name Project Description Municipalities PA 463 Cowpath Road 887 at Moyer Road Provide additional turning lanes. Hatfield Twp. North Wynnewood Road Lower Merion Twp. 889 at East Wynnewood Road Improve intersection. Narberth Bor. Virginia Drive/Commerce Drive– Pennsylvania Avenue to 900 Camp Hill Road Improve alignment. Upper Dublin Twp. Create boulevard along Bethlehem Pike from near Ambler Borough 911 Bethlehem Pike Boulevard to Penllyn Blue Bell Pike. Lower Gwynedd Twp. PA 113 (South Trappe Road) at Provide separate left-turn lanes along PA 113 approaches and 915 Black Rock Road/Yeager Road modify the signal timings/phases. Upper Providence Twp. 953 Orvilla Road at Cowpath Road Align Orvilla through intersection. Hatfield Twp. Signalization and construction of auxiliary lanes on the three 1002 Pawlings Road at Audubon Road approaches. Lower Providence Twp. Realign in the reverse curve area to the west of Longford Road; 1013 Black Rock Road Realignment upgrade to good two-lane road. Upper Providence Twp. Lewis Road Realignment 1015 at Vaughn Road Align to a T intersection; turn lanes, signalization. Upper Providence Twp. Widen Lewis Road NB and culver over Mingo Creek for separate 1016 Lewis Road at Yeager Road right turn lane onto Yeager Road. Upper Providence Twp. Greenwood Avenue 1027 at Barker Road Straighten curve north of Barker Road. Cheltenham Twp. Lansdale Avenue: Knapp Road 1028 to PA 463 Cowpath Road Smooth curves, upgrade to good two-lane road. Montgomery Twp. Lewis Road and Improve intersection alignment for Rittenhouse Road and add a 1109 Rittenhouse Road left turn lane on Lewis Road. Upper Providence Twp. Extend Bechtel Road to the east of Old State Road on a new 1111 Bechtel Road and Old State Road alignment. Upper Providence Twp.

Public Review This plan was mailed to county municipalities, school districts, and transportation organizations for review, as well as abutting counties, municipalities, and school districts. The plan was put online and made avail- able for free to anyone requesting a copy. Public meetings on the plan and its revisions were held in the following locations: • February 23, 2004 in Perkiomen Township. • February 24, 2004 in Lower Salford Township. • February 25, 2004 in Montgomery Township. • March 1, 2004 in Upper Merion Township. • March 3, 2004 in Upper Moreland Township. • March 4, 2004 in Marlborough Township. • March 8, 2004 in Whitpain Township. • March 9, 2004 in Lower Merion Township. • March 11, 2004 in Pottstown Borough. • March 16, 2010 in Upper Merion Township. Comments from these public meetings and the mailings were incorporated into the final version of this plan.

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