The Grand Army of the Republic Corridor

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1 The Grand Army of the Republic Corridor CORRIDOR 11 This east-west corridor is northern Pennsylvania s Main Street. It is consistently rated as one of the most scenic drives in the nation. In addition to connecting many small towns and villages, the corridor includes numerous recreational areas, including the Allegheny National Forest and several state parks and forests. The corridor provides access to much of Pennsylvania s hardwood resource. Preserve the unique scenic qualities of the corridor. Provide improved access to the corridor s recreational and tourism assets. Erie New York Ohio Erie Crawford Meadville 2 Warren McKean Potter Wellsboro Tioga Towanda Susquehanna Wyoming Scranton : Lackawanna : 75 PennPlan MOVES

2 CORRIDOR 12 The Lumber Heritage Corridor This north-south corridor traverses the mountains of north-central Pennsylvania. The corridor also provides vital connections to Elmira and Corning, New York, and to Canada. The corridor provides access to several well known natural features, including the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Preserve the unique scenic qualities of the corridor. Provide improved access to the corridor s travel and tourism assets. Complete the Pine Creek Rail Trail from US to Jersey Shore (US 0). Enhance safety and reduce congestion along US from Williamsport to New York. Improve access to the Williamsport Regional. 7 Statewide Corridors Tioga Wellsboro 0 New York Lycoming Williamsport 0 Towanda Sullivan Pine Creek Rail Trail

3 The Susquehanna Valley Corridor CORRIDOR 13 This north-south corridor parallels the Susquehanna River and the West Branch of the Susquehanna River from to Williamsport. It is an important East Coast connection that links the mid-atlantic states to New York and Canada. Enhance safety and reduce congestion on US in Snyder and Union Counties. Improve access to the Williamsport Regional. Lycoming Williamsport Juniata Perry Union Snyder Sunbury Northumberland Dauphin Interstate Highway 77 PennPlan MOVES

4 CORRIDOR 14 The Valley Corridor This north-south corridor connects to Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. Truck traffic along the corridor is significant, as it is used as a bypass of the heavily congested Northeast Corridor (I-95). Create intermodal opportunities within the corridor. Coordinate I-81 initiatives with Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. Work with CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern on upgrades to the to Hagerstown line. Implement intelligent transportation systems along the corridor. Carlisle 81 Chambersburg Franklin 81 Interstate Highway 78 Statewide Corridors Maryland Hagerstown

5 The 28th Division Corridor CORRIDOR This corridor connects the and State College areas (via I-80) to northwestern Pennsylvania (I-79). The corridor is used as a gateway from central Pennsylvania to the midwestern United States. Enhance safety and reduce congestion on US /3. Create intermodal opportunities within the corridor. Develop and implement Corridor O improvements in Centre and Clearfield Counties. Crawford Meadville Ohio Sharon Mercer Franklin Venango 3 Clarion Clarion Jefferson DuBois Clearfield 3 Huntingdon Centre State College 5 5 Mifflin Juniata 3 Perry Dauphin 3 79 PennPlan MOVES