Reliable, Modern Transportation and Infrastructure
Pennsylvania has some of the oldest infrastructure in the country and there are many needed repairs to bridges, roads, stormwater, and wastewater systems across the state. With hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding anticipated for new infrastructure projects over the next several years, the county is using funds to provide critical improvements to our infrastructure. Allegheny County will also continue working with partners to make public transportation more affordable and make it easier to get around.
Initiatives
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Community Priorities
Members of the Allegheny County community value:
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- Replacing lead piping throughout the county, beginning in communities most impacted by lead exposure and other environmental injustices
- Making trails, bikeways, and sidewalks safe and connected
- Increasing reliable, affordable public transportation options
See the 7 initiatives Driving Reliable, modern transportation and infrastructure
6 Month Action Items
1 year action items
3 Year Action Items
Partner with Water Authorities serving Allegheny County municipalities to apply for federal funding dedicated to replacing lead service lines across the County
Partner with Water Authorities serving Allegheny County municipalities to apply for federal funding dedicated to replacing lead service lines across the county, focusing on Black and Brown communities disproportionately impacted by lead exposure.
In Progress
Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) is working to convene a meeting with DEP and PENNVEST. The EPA 2021 rule requires municipalities to submit an inventory of the material of the water lines by mid-October each year. This will assist Allegheny County in convening a meeting with DEP and PennVest to gather information on what work has been done to date, and where there are funding needs and opportunities.
Conduct a public awareness campaign to share available web tools, including:
For residents:
The “Who Owns My Infrastructure?” tool that maps roads and bridges across the county with information about who residents can call with maintenance issues.
For municipalities and townships:
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) website including information about funding opportunities for infrastructure investments including roads, bridge, traffic signal improvements, and trails.
In Progress
Part of this campaign includes a guide that includes available resources for residents and municipalities, and the “Who Owns My Infrastructure?” tool, launched in October 2024.
Make it easier for riders to receive real-time updates about PRT service disruptions and delays
PRT will continue to make it easier for riders to receive real-time updates about service disruptions and delays over the next year.
In Progress
PRT has made it easier for privately owned apps like Transit and Moovit to access alerts about major incidents so that information can be shared with riders more effectively. PRT is also expanding customer service hours. This means more real-time alerts will be provided for unscheduled detours, incidents that disrupt service, and missed trips.
Address opportunities for PRT service expansion and consider incorporating this into PRT’s Bus Line Redesign process
PRT will address opportunities for service expansion and consider incorporating this into PRT’s Bus Line Redesign process so that when future funding opportunities arise, PRT will have an expanded service plan ready to implement.
In Progress
PRT utilizes draft scenarios that include service expansion as part of their bus line redesign planning process.
Expand PRT language accessibility
For the first time in Allegheny County history, riders can receive updates about public transit in all major languages spoken in Allegheny County.
In Progress
PRT formed a multi-functional working group that included representatives from PRT’s Communications, Legal, Planning, and HR divisions. These groups are helping to update PRT’s Language Accessibility Plan in a manner that would exceed the minimum legal requirements. PRT staff is in the process of seeking input on the proposed plan from various stakeholder groups, and once stakeholder input has been received and considered, the plan will be finalized, issued and fully implemented.
Work with PRT to explore a fully zero-fare program
In the coming years, the county will work with PRT, the Department of Human Services (DHS), and other partner organizations to explore a zero-fare program to further address the needs of people who need affordable public transit the most.
In Progress
Allegheny Go has been launched with 5,571 households applying as of August 2024, leading to 4,899 households (81%) verified as eligible participants.
Overall, 4,681 individuals of 6,222 applicants (75%) are currently receiving discounts. PRT has engaged a fare consultant to propose pricing options for a fully discounted fare program.
Keep residents safe on County-owned streets by investing in improvements to make streets safe for all users by:
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- Incorporating Complete Streets as part of capital improvement project designs to make streets safe for all users. The Allegheny County Department of Public Works will identify multi-modal enhancements to incorporate into their projects and pursue additional funding to increase investments in pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
- Analyzing speed, crash, and traffic volume data to proactively address potential safety issues and explore installing traffic-reducing measures
- Collaborating with PRT to assist with priority projects planned on county roadways
In Progress
Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED) and Public Works (DPW) have developed the Complete Streets resolution this year, which deploys resources as part of the Active Allegheny grant program. As both a policy and practice, Allegheny County has completed road adjustments, bike lanes, and off-road systems to accommodate a variety of users.