"Two years ago, when several projects were proposed for Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster County transportation planners did something that shouldn't seem that unusual.

They did a study of the entire corridor, from Prince Street in Lancaster city to State Road in East Hempfield Township.

That holistic view — looking at the current situation and the impact of proposed projects on transportation and land use — was remarkable for planners who typically look at projects individually after they are proposed.

The Moving Smarter study went on to win regional and national planning awards.

"Everybody is looking at what they are doing on Harrisburg Pike as a model in Pennsylvania. Why shouldn't we use it as a model," asked James Shultz, speaking on behalf of 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania." For the complete article, please click here.