Text Only Version and Summary of Segments
This plan was created to further the concepts presented in the Township's 1995 Comprehensive Plan on connecting community destinations. For a more detailed look at the design process, see Planning Process.
1 Fort Couch Road
This sidewalk will connect to the existing sidewalk along Consol Property, providing walkers and bicyclists with a convenient route to South Hills Village regional mall, Crossgates Plaza, and NormanCenter. Students within walking distance will be able to safely access Fort Couch Middle School and Eisenhower Elementary School. (Along Fort Couch Road, from the Consol Property Line to McMillan Road.)
2 Route 19
Currently, Route 19 is not conducive to pedestrian travel. It is the most traveled road in Upper St. Clair and connects many destinations within the Township. A sidewalk along Route 19 will provide
walkers and bicyclists access to a variety of locations, by connecting Upper St. Clair
High School and the Township Municipal Building, the Log Cabin, Gilfillan Park and Trail,
West Minister Church, South Hills Village, Crossgates Plaza, and Norman Center.(AlongRoute 19, from Fort Couch Road to the Route 19 Cloverleaf)
3 McLaughlin Run Road
The extension of the existing sidewalk along McLaughlin Run Road will allow pedestrians and athletic facility users better access to the playing fields of Marmion Park as well as the Upper St. Clair Township Post Office and Pinebridge Commons. Even now, the narrow berm of this two-lane road is frequently bicycled. (Along McLaughlin Run Road, from Morrow Road to the Post Office on Lesnett Road)
4 Beyond Pinebridge Commons
Proposed development along McLaughlin Run Road north of Lesnett Road is an advantageous location to extend a sidewalk from the Upper St. Clair Township Post Office and Pinebridge Commons, giving quick and safe pedestrian access to new residents. Whether this sidewalk follows the road or creek is undetermined. (Along McLaughlin Run Road/Creek, from Pinebridge Commons to Sunbridge)
5 McMurray Road
This segmentment has great benefits
notwithstanding its short distance. It will connect some of the most frequented locations
in Upper St. Clair, including the local Y.M.C.A., Wiltshire Park, and Municipal Park. Besides increasing the safety of pedestrian travel to these areas, this sidewalk segmentment will further popularize these facilities. The route of this segmentment, either along the road or the creek, has yet to be decided. (Along McMurray Road/ McLaughlin Run Creek, fromthe Municipal Building to Wiltshire Park)
6 Johnston Road, Old Washington, McMurray Road
This sidewalk will connect Springfield Commons, the Wesley Institute, St. Louise DeMarillac Church, Wiltshire Park and Johnston Park. It is crucial to forming a loop within the community, allowing travelers a continuous path through well-populated neighborhoods. (Along McMurray Road, Johnston Road, and Old Washington Road, from Wiltshire)
7 Old Washington Road and Hays Road
A sidewalk extending from Route 19 to Hays Park would allow the pedestrian traffic along Hays Road to travel safely without becoming a hazard to motorists. (Along Old Washington Road and east on Hays, from the intersection of Old Washington Road and Boyce Road to the Township Border.)
8 Boyce Road
A short segmentment along Boyce Road will allow safe travel for students wishing to walk to school as well as the residents who want to use the many facilities at and near Boyce Middle School without having to use an automobile. These locations include Boyce Fields and Boyce Park and Trail. (Along Boyce Road, from Old Washington Road to Morton Road)
9 Morton Road
The Morton Road Sidewalk will connect Boyce Middle School and Streams Elementary School while also joining the existing sidewalk along Hastings Mill Road. The main function of this segmentment would be to provide a safe and efficient sidewalk for elementary school students within walking distance of Streams Elementary School. (Along Morton Road, Rostron Drive, Streams School, and Ashlawn Drive, from Boyce Road to Hastings Mill Road)
10 Morton Road and Morrow Road
Many recreational sport teams and residents use Baker Park along this stretch. Because there is little or no room on the berm of the road, pedestrian travel is risky. A sidewalk will allow these residents a safe means to access the park as well as Baker School. (Along Morton Road and Morrow Road, from Hastings Mill Road to the Baker Park Driveway)
11 Morrow Road
The shortest segmentment of the plan will safely connect from Baker Park to its nearby neighborhoods. (Along Morrow Road, from the Baker Park Driveway to Sky Ridge Drive)
12 Old Washington Road
The sidewalk continuing the existing Hastings Mill Road sidewalk and connecting to the Upper St. Clair Township Municipal Building will also include the entrance of the St. Clair Country Club. Additionally, this segmentment is a piece of the loop central to the sidewalk network to be formed within the Township. (Along Old Washington Road, from Route 19 (across from Berkshire Drive) to the Route 19 Cloverleaf)
Sidewalk and Bikeways Descriptions - Existing
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A Fort Couch Road
Although this existing sidewalk extends only through the Consol property, its high usage supports the idea of providing for safe pedestrian travel. The sidewalk, which begins at the intersection of
South Hills Village Shopping Center, follows Fort Couch Road but stops where residential
properties begin. Hence, a complete pedestrian route for residents is not provided. The
proposed plan would extend this sidewalk to permit safe pedestrian travel to the commercial center of Upper St. Clair Township. (Along Fort Couch Road, from Route 19 to the Consol Property Line)
B Truxton Drive
Along the west side of Upper St. Clair High School, a sidewalk connects the high school to McLaughlin Run Road. However, the sidewalk runs no further than Truxton, leaving walkers and bicyclists to walk on the berm of McLaughlin Run Road to get to such places as the Township Municipal Building, Community
Recreation Center, Ball Fields, Golf Course and Tennis Courts. Such a link from the high
school and its newly renovated stadium will allow greater freedom in pedestrian travel to
these facilities. (Along Truxton Drive, from McLaughlin Run Road to the High School Service Entrance)
C McLaughlin Run Road
The current composition of this sidewalk includes landscaped areas along the tennis courts up to Morrow Road and also sidewalks throughout Municipal Park. Nonetheless, there are still areas along this path that disappear into inadequate berms. Although walkways exist along this road, many areas could benefit from refurbishment. This area along McLaughlin Run Road contains many of Upper St. Clair Township's most used facilities ranging from the playing fields to the library to the community center. An improvement to this area's sidewalks will result in easier access of these important community destinations. (Along McLaughlin Run Road, from the Municipal Building to Morrow Road)
D Hastings Mill Road
The latest sidewalk addition to Upper St. Clair Township is along Hastings Mill Road. Although the segmentment's only destinations are near Morton Fields Complex and Route 19, the sidewalk is heavily traveled by many of the residents in this area. This segmentment represents a beginning of a linked, community wide system of sidewalks and bikeways. (Along Hastings Mill Road, from Old Washington Road to Morton Road)
