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Across the nation, transportation representatives
are sharing design concepts and producing transportation systems that will
enhance the quality of life in our communities. Nationally, much
attention and research is being conducted to help further the concept of Smart
Transportation.
In Pennsylvania, the land development rate has increased five times over the rate of population increase. Traffic in Pennsylvania has increased by over 60% while the population has remained constant. Recognizing this fact, it is apparent that PennDOT will be unable to build its way out of congestion and will need to explore alternate solutions to "manage" congestion problems. Smart Transportation considers future land use, road network, and flexible design standards to address transportation problems. Incorporating community goals such as improved safety and pedestrian accommodations and upfront identification of environmental constraints are key ingredients to any Smart Transportation solution. PennDOT is in the early stages of developing its Smart Transportation Policy. PennDOT is committed to working with communities to determine what is best for their municipality. PennDOT will incorporate Smart Transportation concepts in updates to our long range plan. ***The above statement is an excerpt from the ACM Meeting Minutes dated March 30, 2005.
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