CORRIDOR 16 The Pioneer Corridor This east-west corridor connects Harrisburg to western Pennsylvania. This corridor pioneered transportation in North America and is responsible for some of the world s most significant transportation engineering feats, including the Pennsylvania Canal s Allegheny Portage ; the Pennsylvania s Horseshoe Curve; America s first superhighway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike; and the Inclined Plane in Johnstown. Aside from Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, there are several significant population areas within this corridor, including Lewistown, Altoona, Johnstown and Greensburg. Continue to implement safety and congestion improvements to US 22. Create intermodal opportunities within the corridor. Improve access to the City of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh International and the Port of Pittsburgh. Explore the feasibility of high-speed passenger rail service within the corridor. Provide access to the corridor s recreational and tourism assets. Continue to modernize the Johnstown/Cambria County. 80 Statewide Corridors
The Pioneer Corridor CORRIDOR 16 Pittsburgh Allegheny Armstrong Westmoreland Greensburg 30 22 Cambria Johnstown 56 Bedford Bedford Blair Altoona Maryland 22 Huntingdon Fulton 522 30 Mifflin 22 22 Juniata 522 322 Perry Franklin Cumberland Chambersburg Dauphin Harrisburg Major Corridor Facilities : Interstate Highway PA Highway Allegheny Highlands Trail Other Facilities : 81 PennPlan MOVES
CORRIDOR 17 The Ben Franklin Corridor This east-west corridor connects Altoona to western Pennsylvania and Ohio. The major economic activities include education, tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and mining. Create intermodal opportunities within the corridor. Improve safety and reduce congestion along US 422. New Castle Ohio Lawrence 422 Butler Butler Armstrong Kittanning 422 Cambria Blair 22 Altoona Johnstown Major Corridor Facilities : 82 Statewide Corridors Other Facilities : Trails(Ghost Town Trail, C&I Trail)
The Bald Eagle Corridor CORRIDOR 18 This north-south corridor connects West Virginia and Maryland to Altoona, State College, I-80 and Williamsport in central Pennsylvania. Most of the major transportation facilities in the corridor are new, and are leading to considerable economic development and tourism. Upgrade US 220 and US 322 from Altoona to State College. Develop and implement Corridor O improvements in Centre County. 99 Bedford Blair 26 322 Altoona Centre 220 26 Huntingdon Clinton Huntingdon 220 Lock Haven State College 322 Lycoming Williamsport Major Corridor Facilities Interstate Highway PA Highway Bedford McConnellsburg Fulton 220 70 Maryland Other Facilities 83 PennPlan MOVES
CORRIDOR 19 The Allegheny Mountains Corridor This north-south corridor links DuBois and Bradford to West Virginia and Maryland to the south and Buffalo and Canada to the north. The corridor is an important international trade route, connecting Canada to the markets of the southern United States. The corridor also provides access to Pennsylvania s significant mineral and forest resources. Upgrade US 119 and US 219 to reduce congestion and improve safety. Provide intermodal opportunities along the corridor. Provide better access to the corridor s recreation and tourism assets. 84 Statewide Corridors
The Allegheny Mountains Corridor CORRIDOR 19 New York Bradford 219 McKean Elk Westmoreland Greensburg 119 Fayette Jefferson 119 56 219 219 DuBois Cambria Johnstown Clearfield Major Corridor Facilities PA Highway Other Facilities West Virginia Maryland 85 PennPlan MOVES
CORRIDOR 20 The Great Lakes Corridor This east-west corridor, which passes through Erie, connects the industrial cities along the Great Lakes, including Buffalo and Cleveland. Truck and rail traffic is significant. The Port of Erie is a major Great Lakes port. The corridor provides access to recreational areas, including Presque Isle State Park. Improve access to the east side of the City of Erie and Port of Erie. Designate PA 17 (Southern Tier Expressway) as I-86. Provide intermodal opportunities along the corridor. Complete the Seaway Bike Trail from New York to Ohio. Implement intelligent transportation systems along the corridor. Major Corridor Facilities Erie 90 86 New York Interstate Highway Port 86 Statewide Corridors Ohio 90 Erie Other Facilities