ALLEGHENY PLACES THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Transportation Element Update April 2014 Allegheny County, Pennsylvania CHAPTER 4 TRANSPORTATION PLAN n OVERVIEW OF THE For each mode covered in the Plan, you will find Today’s Conditions, Issues and Analysis, and Recommendations. n TRANSPORTATION PLAN According to Bridges and Tunnels of Allegheny County RELATIONSHIP TO THE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN (www.pghbridges.com), geology has exerted a strong influence on the development of transportation in Allegheny The purpose of the Transportation Plan is to maximize County. The County is located on the Allegheny Plateau. utilization of the existing transportation network, target new Our three rivers, together with their many tributaries, formed investment in the system for maximum return and provide all bluffs and steep slopes as they cut their way through layers people equal access to growth opportunities, especially those of rock for millions of years. Long ago, Native Americans associated with ‘Places’ designated on the Future Land Use traveled on trails through the area, often following the tops Plan (see Map 4A.1). of the ridges to avoid river and stream crossings. The Future Land Use Plan focuses development in designated Today, Pittsburgh and its suburbs are known for steep ‘Places’. Most ‘Places’ are along existing transportation hillsides and streets requiring steps for sidewalks. Other corridors and all are highly accessible to each other, as metropolitan locations may have similar topography, but well as to the region. One of the key benefits of concentrating generally they are not as heavily urbanized as Allegheny development, investment and activities in ‘Places’ is that County. Not surprisingly, our topographic features require transportation alternatives can be developed that provide that we have thousands of bridges and numerous tunnels. choices and options for movement between ‘Places’. This It is virtually impossible to travel any notable distance mobility will ensure a high level of access to jobs, shopping, without crossing a bridge or passing through a tunnel here. schools, and other destinations. We have made choices Pittsburgh is known as the “City of Bridges” for the number resulting in the ability to concentrate investments for and variety of structures spanning our watercourses. maximum effectiveness. Visible, usable, quantifiable and dramatic results can occur in a much quicker time frame by Transportation has been instrumental to Allegheny County’s targeting funds to ‘Places’. development and remains vital to its economic health. The County’s transportation system is comprised of six basic The County’s economic development policies for attracting modes that combine to create the network of infrastructure new business as well as retaining existing businesses are which moves people, goods and services. Particular emphasis dependent on efficiently moving people, goods and services. is given through the planning process to modal choice and Therefore, it is critical that actions and recommendations fuel alternatives. The transportation network is depicted on promote a safe and dependable transportation infrastructure Map 4I.1. with maximized inter-connectivity for all modes. We want the best functioning system we can achieve, which requires The Allegheny Places Transportation Element is organized careful, thoughtful planning and investment. into sections featuring these transportation modes: n ROADWAYS AND BRIDGES Provide all people equal access to growth opportunities, especially in defined Plan ‘Places’. n PUBLIC TRANSIT n BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FOR THE REGION n AIRPORTS The Region n RAIL FREIGHT Allegheny County’s transportation system is part of the regional transportation network. Efficiently managing this n WATERWAYS network requires regional cooperation and coordination www.alleghenyplaces.com 4I - 1 Future Land Use Map Description (More information can be found in the Land Use Element of Allegheny Places) Infill Areas: Provide opportunities for new development and redevelopment on vacant, abandoned or under-utilized properties. Conservation Areas: Sensitive environmental features, scenic landscapes and cultural resources that are only meant for very limited or no development. Places: Areas targeted for development. 1. Airport-Industry: Located in close proximity to Pittsburgh International Airport, and mainly include sites that have been targeted by the County and developers for office and light industrial development. 2. The Core: Located in downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland. Much new development in Core Places will be infill development, rehabilitation and reuse of existing buildings, and adaptive reuse of former industrial or warehouse sites and structures. 3. Corridors: Have good access to major transportation corridors and highway interchanges. They are relatively intense, mixed-use hubs of office, industrial, commercial and residential uses. Corridor Places can accommodate high-intensity land uses that require large amounts of land such as regional shopping centers, industrial parks, and business parks. 4. Urban Neighborhoods: Located within urban areas like the cities of Pittsburgh and McKeesport. They build on existing business districts and mixed-used areas in older, densely developed neighborhoods, and include more regionally-oriented services with a mix of housing types in a walkable setting. 5. Community Downtowns: Similar in character to Urban Neighborhoods, but are less densely developed. Most, but not all, Community Downtowns build on the existing business districts and downtowns in older communities. 6. Villages: Located in suburban communities throughout the County. Village Places are characterized by a mix of residences and small-scale, low-intensity businesses and services that primarily serve neighborhood needs. Non-residential development should neither generate, nor depend on, large volumes of vehicular traffic. 7. Rural Places: Located along the “edges” of the County in municipalities that are less developed. Rural Places are the least densely developed of all the types of Places. They will be primarily residential in nature, with a focus on single-family detached housing. Non-residential development will be limited mainly to recreation and essential supporting services. 8. Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs): A mix of relatively dense residential, office and retail uses at transit stations or transit stops, to maximize pedestrian access to transit. 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