What process is being used to promote new development and re-development along LRT and busways?
Port Authority and other transit operators have a strong, long-term commitment to work with developers and local communities on development initiatives throughout the region. In 2001, Port Authority and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), in partnership with the Heinz Endowments, Port of Pittsburgh Commission, Steel Industry Heritage Corporation, the region’s public transit agencies and a variety of other community partners, embarked on a regional vision to identify transportation needs and recommend transportation improvements for Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Strategic Regional Transit Visioning Study, entitled “20/20 Vision,” incorporates ideas and suggestions from residents, elected officials, community and business leaders, transportation agencies, employers and employees from Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland counties into a detailed plan which outlines the roles that public transportation and smart growth can
