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Pittsburgh Transportation History
A history of transportation in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania including histories of our highways, bridges and tunnels; the rise and fall of train travel; the history of Pittsburgh as the largest inland port in the U.S.; history of our inclines and much more.
1951 Pittsburgh Driving Rules
Taken from Gulf's 1951 map of Pittsburgh by Jim Ellwanger.
Bridges & Tunnels of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is often called the City of Bridges, but it also has its share of tunnels. This site provides the history, photos, design and construction for many of Allegheny County's more than 2000 bridges and tunnel. You may also want to check out the popular section on historic bridges at the point.
Chronology of Pittsburgh Inclines
A brief chronology for 19 inclines known to have been in service in the Pittsburgh area at some point in its history. From the Duquesne Incline Web site.
Duquesne Incline History
A series of articles from the Society for the Preservation of The Duquesne Heights Incline which cover the history of the Duquesne Incline, early photos, facts and figures and more.
History of the Lincoln Highway
One of the original cross-country highways, the Lincoln Highway traveled directly through Southwestern PA on its route from coast to coast.
I 279: Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
A history of the Parkway West since its beginnings in October 1951. Includes the history of the Fort Pitt Bridge and Tunnel, the "Bridge to Nowhere," and a variety of strange events and accidents which have occurred on this roadway, also known as the Raymond E. Wilt Memorial Highway. From PAHighways by Jeff Kitsko.
I 376: Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
A history of the Parkway East from its opening on June 5, 1953 to the present day. Lots of pictures too! From PAHighways by Jeff Kitsko.
I 579: Crosstown Boulevard
Photos and a brief history of this roadway which connects Pittsburgh's North and South Hills. From PAHighways by Jeff Kitsko.
I 76: Pennsylvania Turnpike
The history, including lots of photos, of "America's First Superhighway." From PAHighways by Jeff Kitsko.
I 79: Raymond P. Shafer Highway
A history of the Interstate which serves as the main north-south artery for Western Pennsylvania. From PAHighways by Jeff Kitsko.
Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor is a heritage park, the longest in the state. This non-profit organization works to identify, conserve and promote the historic Lincoln Highway in Adams, Westmoreland, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton and Franklin Counties.
PA Rt 43: Allegheny Valley Expressway
This expressway has its beginnings all the way back in 1910 when there were hardly enough cars to warrant a high-capacity highway. From PAHighways by Jeff Kitsko.
PA I-576: Mon-Fayette Expressway & Southern Beltway
Can you believe this highway has been in the planning stages since the 1950s and still isn't even close to completion? From PAHighways by Jeff Kitsko.