An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in scenic highways, providing for designation of Allegheny River Boulevard as scenic byway.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill designates a portion of State Route 130, known as Allegheny River Boulevard, as a scenic byway. The route runs from Pittsburgh through Penn Hills, Verona, and Oakmont. This designation aims to preserve the scenic, historic, natural, recreational, and archeological qualities of the area and promote tourism and economic development while limiting outdoor advertising along the route.
Key provisions
- Designates Allegheny River Boulevard as a scenic byway.
- The designation extends from Pittsburgh to Hulton Road.
- Limits the placement of outdoor advertising devices within 660 feet of the roadway.
- Exempts certain outdoor advertising signs, including official signs, property sales signs, and directional signs.
- Requires public use maps to identify and describe the scenic byway designation.
Who is affected
- Travelers and tourists
- Residents of Allegheny County and surrounding municipalities
- Businesses located along Allegheny River Boulevard
- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
- Outdoor advertising companies
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal designation as a scenic byway, providing legal protections for the area’s character.
- Imposes restrictions on outdoor advertising to maintain the scenic quality of the route.
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- Pn 2482 Html
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Benjamin Sanchez
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