Transportation
Transportation
Our Transportation Planning program supports safe and efficient movement of people and goods, shaping urban growth, strengthening the economy, and enhancing quality of life. We work with all 48 Huntingdon County municipalities, the Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission’s Rural Planning Organization (RPO), and other partners to improve communication, evaluate policies, and recommend programs that expand mobility and travel choices.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
The Southern Alleghenies Rural Planning Organization (RPO) develops and maintains the region’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan, aligning with state, federal, and long-range transportation goals. The Plan focuses on five priorities: safe and enjoyable infrastructure, proper maintenance, continued planning, public education, and maximizing transportation investments.
In Huntingdon County, highlighted projects include the Lower Trail extension to Huntingdon Borough, Walk Huntingdon, downtown connections from Juniata College, the 9/11 Memorial Trail extension, a Mapleton–Mount Union trail link, and improved access between Huntingdon Borough and Lake Raystown. Huntingdon County’s Active Transportation Committee helps align regional goals with local needs.
The most recent Plan update was adopted on December 16, 2021.
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
Every four years, Huntingdon County participates in updating the region’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), developed with Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties, PennDOT, and SAP&DC. The TIP prioritizes projects for the first four years of the 20-year Long Range Transportation Plan, focusing on safety, road and bridge improvements, and new construction within available funding.
The County Planning Director represents Huntingdon County on the Rural Transportation Technical Committee, helping review and recommend projects. Projects are evaluated bi-annually, prioritized by the Planning Commission, and submitted to PennDOT for inclusion in the TIP, which is then incorporated into the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). The current TIP update (FY 2023–2026) underwent public review in May 2022, with adoption pending.