Long-Range Transportation Plan

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1 Cambria County, Pennsylvania Long-Range Transportation Plan August 11, 2016

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3 Cambria County Long-Range Transportation Plan August 11, 2016 Prepared by The Johnstown Area Transportation Study and Cambria County Planning Commission 401 Candlelight Drive Ebensburg, PA With Assistance from

4 This work was sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The contents of this plan reflect the views of the Cambria County Planning Commission, acting on behalf of the Johnstown Area Transportation Study, who is responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States Department of Transportation, or the Federal Highway Administration at the time of publication. This plan does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation.

5 Table of Contents Acknowledgements 1. Plan Purpose & Preparation... 1 Purpose Preparation Review and Adoption 2. Community & Economic Profile... 5 Total Population Economic Performance Emerging Economic Development Initiatives Implications for Transportation Priorities Project Opportunity Areas Public Input on Transportation Needs for Community and Economic Development 3. Transportation System Highway Network: Classifications and Volumes A Snapshot of Major Highways Highway Performance Public Input on Highways Bridges Bridge Performance Public Input on Bridges Traffic Signals and Signage Public Input on Traffic Signals and Signs Public Transportation Public Input on Public Transportation Airports Public Input on Airports Rail Facilities Public Input on Rail Facilities for Bicycles and Pedestrians Trail Planning and Development Public Input on Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities

6 4. Needs and Opportunities Transportation System Needs and Opportunities Specific Opportunities to Enhance the Economy and Quality of Life 5. Transportation Planning Policy Vision for 2040 Goals Objectives 6. Project Selection and Prioritization Safety and Preservation First Selection Criteria Project Prioritization A Local Bridge Preservation Process Approved Projects Critical Projects in Adjacent Counties Large-scale Conceptual and Illustrative Projects 7. Financial Projections and Analysis Financial Guidance on Revenue Projections Estimated Project Costs Fiscal Constraint Other Financial Considerations 8. Environmental Analysis Transportation Conformity Analysis Report Environmental Commitments Environmental Analysis 9. Implementation Implementation through Programs and Services Appendices Appendix A Highway and Bridge Project List Appendix B Transit Project List

7 Appendix C Air Quality Conformity Analysis Report Appendix D Bonded Roads Appendix E Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes

8 Acknowledgements The Cambria County Planning Commission expresses its appreciation to the following individuals for their guidance, insights, and participation toward the successful completion of this long-range transportation plan update. Their active review of preliminary documents, constructive dialogue, and enthusiastic service is greatly valued. Johnstown Area Transportation Study Coordinating Committee Tom Prestash, Chairman, District Executive, PennDOT District 9-0 Larry Shifflet, Director, PennDOT Center for Program Development Mark Wissinger, Cambria County Commissioner Ron Rovansek, Cambria County Planning Commission Renee Daly, Director, City of Johnstown Department of Community Development RaNell Fenchak, Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority Rose Lucey-Noll, Executive Director, Cambria County Transit Authority Adam Henger, Chairman, Johnstown-Cambria County Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Johnstown Area Transportation Study Technical Committee Vince Greenland, Chairman Assistant District Executive, PennDOT District 9-0 Dean Roberts, PennDOT Center for Program Management Ethan Imhoff, Executive Director, Cambria County Planning Commission Chris Allison, Transportation Planner, Cambria County Planning Commission Renee Daly, Director, City of Johnstown Department of Community Development RaNell Fenchak, Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Authority Lisa Layton, Cambria County Transit Authority Bob Layo, President, Johnstown Cambria-County Chamber of Commerce Cambria County Commissioners Thomas C. Chernisky, President, Commissioner William "B.J." Smith, Vice-President, Commissioner Mark J. Wissinger, Commissioner Cambria County Planning Commission David L. Belz, Chair Ronald Rovansek, Vice-Chair Lonnie Batdorf, Treasurer Eric Wolf, Secretary Toni Renee Anderson Russell Kiel Jim White Tim Whited i

9 Steering Committee Rick Bloom, Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority Renee Daly, City of Johnstown Paul Godish, Laurel Highlands Off (and On) Road Bicycling Association Bob Layo, Johnstown Area Chamber of Commerce Rose Lucey-Noll, CamTran Ron Rovansek, Cambria County Planning Commission Mark Wissinger, Cambria County Commissioner PennDOT District 9-0 and Central Office Vince Greenland, District 9-0 Dean Roberts, PennDOT Central Office Federal Highway Administration, USDOT Kathy Dimpsey Cambria County Planning Commission Staff Ethan Imhoff, AICP, Executive Director Chris Allison, Transportation Planner Shanna Murphy Sosko, Community Development Planner Planning Consultants Michelle Brummer, AICP, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Tim Smith, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Steve McKnight, Fourth Economy Consulting Photo Credits Our thanks to the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority and the Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Convention and Visitors Bureau for use of photographs throughout the plan. ii

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