Principal Investigator

Donald Carter

Status

Completed

Start Date

Jan. 1, 2016

End Date

Jan. 1, 2017

Project Type

Research Advanced

Grant Program

PennDOT

Grant Cycle

PennDOT

Visibility

Public

Abstract

The research objective is to provide proof of concept for a holistic approach to transforming a complex urban mixed-use multi-modal transportation corridor that can be replicated not only statewide, but also nation-wide. The research contains urban design, environmental, and transportation research components that will include: networked traffic signalization; economic development; land use; stormwater; air quality; bio-diversity; aesthetics; busway and T connections; Transit Oriented Development; bus stations; park & ride; bike access; and pedestrian connections. 
The study area is from the Liberty Tunnels to Large, PA, more commonly known as the Route 51 Corridor. Phase 1 of the research is currently underway, through funding from the Heinz Endowments for a major component of microscopic traffic signal simulation modeling by the Robotics Institute, a collection by the RCI (Remaking Cities Institute) of base date to be used for this research, along with formation of a Technical Advisory Committee. This project will continue the traffic signal component, plus the urban design, public outreach, Transit Oriented Development, modal split, connectivity, economic development, green infrastructure, and environmental components of the study. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) includes representatives of PennDOT, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC), Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA), Economic Development South (EDS), and elected and appointed officials of the County of Allegheny, the City of Pittsburgh, and the other communities along the corridor. The TAC meets periodically with the RCI study team to advise on and review the research work. The TAC will continue that role in this study.    

Description

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Timeline

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Strategic Description / RD&T

Deployment Plan

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Expected Outcomes/Impacts

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Expected Outputs

TRID

Individuals Involved

Email	Name	Affiliation	Role	Position
doncarter@cmu.edu	Carter, Donald	Remaking Cities Institute	PI	Faculty - Adjunct

Budget

Amount of UTC Funds Awarded

$100000.00

Total Project Budget (from all funding sources)

$100000.00

Documents

Type	Name	Uploaded
Final Report	Carter_-_Task4Report161130small.final.161130.pdf	May 18, 2018, 6:52 a.m.

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