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Appendix IV: Regional Vision Project Lists for Southwestern Pennsylvania Appendix IV: Regional Vision Project Lists for Southwestern Pennsylvania IV-2: Projects Currently Beyond Fiscal Capacity Appendix IV-2: Projects Currently Beyond Fiscal Capacity The following projects are consistent with the Regional Vision of a world-class, safe and well maintained transportation system that provides mobility for all, enables resilient communities, and supports a globally competitive economy. While beyond current fiscal capacity, these projects would contribute to achievement of the Regional Vision. They are listed herein to illustrate additional priority projects in need of funding. Project Type Project Allegheny Port Authority of Allegheny West Busway BRT Extension – Downtown to County Pittsburgh International Airport Extend East Busway to Monroeville (including Braddock, East Pittsburgh, Turtle Creek) Improved Regional Transit Connection Facilities Enhanced Rapid Transit Connection – Downtown to North Hills Technological Improvements New Maintenance Garage for Alternative Fuel Buses Purchase of 55 New LRT Vehicles Park and Ride – Additional Capacity Pittsburgh International Airport Enlow Airport Access Road Related New McClaren Road Bridge High Quality Transit Service and Connections Clinton Connector US 30 and Clinton Road: Intersection Improvements Roadway / Bridge SR 28: Reconstruction PA 51: Flooding – Liberty Tunnel to 51/88 Intersection SR 22 at SR 48: Reconstruction and Drainage SR 837: Reconstruction SR 22/30: Preservation to Southern Beltway SR 88: Reconstruction – Conner Road to South Park SR 351: Reconstruction SR 3003 (Washington Pike): Capacity Upgrades SR 3006: Widening – Boyce Road to Route 19 Project Type Project Waterfront Access Bridge: Reconstruction Elizabeth Bridge: Preservation Glenfield Bridge: Preservation I-376: Bridge Preservation over Rodi Road Kennywood Bridge: Deck Replacement – SR 837 over Union RR Hulton Road Bridge: Preservation 31st Street Bridge: Preservation Liberty Bridge: Preservation Marshall Avenue Interchange: Reconstruction 7th and 9th St. (Andy Warhol and Rachel Carson) Bridges: Preservation Glenwood Bridge: Preservation 16th Street Bridge: Preservation Mansfield Bridge: Preservation Sutersville Bridge: Preservation Coraopolis Bridge: Preservation Active Transportation / Air Three Rivers Heritage Trail: Network Quality* Development – Millvale to Freeport Ohio River Trail: Network Development – McKees Rocks to Beaver County Line Westmoreland Heritage Trail to GAP: Trail Connection Hazelwood Green to Carrie Furnace: Trail Connection Duck Hollow Trail to Hazelwood Green: Trail Connection Commodore Perry Trail: Network Development Interstate / Pennsylvania I-376 Parkway East Corridor: Safety and Turnpike Commission Congestion Improvements I-79: Southpointe to Bridgeville – Capacity/Operations and Safety Improvements SR 910 and PA Turnpike: New Cashless Tolling Interchange – Richland Township PA Turnpike Mainline Reconstruction and Widening - Mile Post 49 to Mile Post 59 SR 28 and PA Turnpike: New Cashless Tolling Interchange – Harmar Township I-79: SR 910 to I-279 Split – Safety Upgrades Armstrong Roadway / Bridge SR 28 to I-80 Improvements: Capacity/Operations and Safety Improvements –Kittanning to Clarion Co. SR’s 56/66, 286/68, 85, and 128: Corridor Project Type Project SR’s 56/66, 286/68, 85, and 128: Corridor Improvements Active Transportation / Air Freeport Regional Trailhead Development Quality* Armstrong Trail Extension to Freeport Borough Trail Development from Freeport Borough to Apollo Borough Beaver Roadway / Bridge 151 at Broadhead Rd. (5 Points Intersection): Reconstruction 376 and 151: Interchange Improvement SR 51 Underpass Intermodal Site Shippingport Bridge: Preservation SR 376 over Brady's Run: Preservation Active Transportation / Air Ohio River Trail: Network Development to Ohio Quality* Border Butler Public Transit Cranberry to Pittsburgh Transit Service Expansion SR 68: New Park and Ride and Increased Transit Service SR 356: Corridor Upgrades with Expanded Park and Ride Slippery Rock Park and Ride SR 8: South Park and Ride Roadway / Bridge SR 3022 (Rochester Road): Widening US 422: Capacity/Operations and Safety Improvements SR 528: Construction of New Interchanges with I-79 Picklegate Roundabout Construction and Picklegate Bridge Rehabilitation (Hansen Ave) SR’s 356 and 3007 (Point Connector): Operational Improvements Cranberry Interchange: Operational Improvements Butler & Evans City Truck By-Pass Freedom Road: Capacity/Operations and Safety Improvements – County Line to Haines Rd. SR 8: Resurfacing Whitestown Road: Rehabilitation SR 68 and 356: Realignment/Operational Improvements Active Transportation / Air Commodore Perry Trail Network Development Quality* Project Type Project Fayette Roadway / Bridge / Airport US 40: Safety and Operations/Maintenance Southern Beltway: Completion of I-79 to Turnpike 43 (Mon/Fayette Expressway) Joseph Hardy Connellsville Airport Runway Extension Mt. McKreena Development Site Access Improvements Active Transportation / Air Sheepskin Trail: Further Development and Quality* Trailhead Additions Brown’s Run Trail Greene Public Transit Ruff Creek Park and Ride: New Construction Roadway / Bridge Ruff Creek Interchange: Realignment / Operational Improvements SR 21: Waynesburg to Fayette County Line – Capacity/Operations and Safety Improvements Active Transportation / Air Greene River Trail: Further Development to Point Quality* Marion Indiana Roadway / Bridge Indian Springs Rd/Rustic Lodge: Windy Ridge Business and Technology Park Expansion Phase III US 422: Operations and Safety Improvements US 22: Safety and Maintenance – Penn View, Clyde & Gas Center Active Transportation / Air Hoodlebug Trail: Future Phases to Blairsville Quality* Indiana Multimodal Corridor Project Indiana Health Care District Multimodal Improvements – Wayne Avenue and Hospital Road Lawrence Roadway / Bridge Columbus Innerbelt: Reconstruction US 422: Operations and Safety Improvements I-376 and 422 Interchanges with 4004 (Pulaski Road): Capacity/Operations and Safety Improvements SR’s 1005 and 956 to County Line: Safety Improvements Mahoning Ave. Viaduct: Preservation Beltway Bridge: Preservation Project Type Project SR 65: Operations, Safety, and Mulitmodal Improvements Active Transportation / Air North County Trail Network Development and Quality* Enhancements Neshannock Creek Trail: Network Development City of Pittsburgh Roadway / Bridge Second Ave / SR 885: Electric Avenue Clean Energy Transportation Corridor West Carson Street: Bridge Rehabilitation Broad Street: Reconstruction Liberty Avenue (Bloomfield): Corridor and Safety Improvements Broadway Avenue: Reconstruction Active Transportation / Air New Multimodal Connections: Strip to Hill Quality* Districts West End Multimodal Connection Allegheny Green Boulevard: Construction New Multimodal Connections: North Hills to North Side SR 51: Pedestrian Improvements Grandview Avenue Overlooks: Reconstruction OnePGH Implementation Washington Public Transit I-79 Park and Ride: New Construction Roadway / Bridge SR 4049: Reconstruction – City of Washington Active Transportation / Air Panhandle Trail: Network Development Quality* Interstate/ Pennsylvania I-70: Lover Interchange Improvements Turnpike Commission I-70: Speers Interchange Improvements I-79: Safety/Congestion Management – Weavertown to Southpointe I-79: Safety/Congestion Management – N. Junction to Weavertown I-79: New Interchange at McClelland Road Southern Beltway: Completion of I-79 to Turnpike 43 (Mon/Fayette Expressway) Westmoreland Roadway / Bridge US 30 and Mt. Pleasant Road: Realignment / Operational Improvements SR 51: I-70 to Allegheny County Line Safety Improvements SR 366 (Greensburg Road): Operations and Safety Improvements 286: Widening to Holiday Park Project Type Project Active Transportation / Air Five Star Trail: Youngwood to New Stanton Trail Quality* Connection Westmoreland Heritage Trail: Phase 5 Construction Four Corners and Wynn & Clara Tredway Trail: Network Development Interstate / Pennsylvania SR 130 and PA Turnpike: New Cashless Tolling Turnpike Commission Interchange – Penn Township SR 981 and PA Turnpike New Cashless Tolling Interchange – Mount Pleasant PA Turnpike Mainline Reconstruction and Widening- Mile Post 59 to Mile Post 66 I-70 and PA 201: Realignment / Operational Improvements *These project types are typically advanced by local sponsors and we anticipate funding these and similar projects through SPC Competitive Funding programs (CMAQ, TA Set-Aside and SMART) in conjunction with TIP updates. A line item for these funding programs for $940 million is included in this LRP. .
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