Transportation in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
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Transportation in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania has a long and varied history. The area was settled in the mid-1700s. Transportation was mostly using the Susquehanna River and railroad as Williamsport was a travel hub or center for Central Pennsylvania.
Modern transportation includes aviation, infrastructure such as roadways, bridges and highways.
- Drive (73.0%)
- Public Transportation (13.0%)
- Walk or bike (9.00%)
- Other (5.00%)
In an online poll done by the Williamsport Sun Gazette a majority (approx. 73%) of residents in Lycoming County 25 years of age and up get to work in a vehicle. 13% uses public transportation, 9% walk or bike to work and 5% other modes of transportation.
79% of 500 Lycoming county residents interviewed said that they have used public transportation at least once, and 73% of riders say they are happy with service. "Service" includes, fair prices, time and bus interior condition (trash on floor, broken seats etc.)
Transportation infrastructure
Bridges
- Carl E. Stotz Memorial Little League Bridge formerly Market Street Bridge
- Maynard Street Bridge
- Arch Street Bridge
- Broad Street Bridge; also known as The Green Bridge
- Loyalsock Creek Railroad Bridge
- Multiple Bridges for Interstate 180 and US 15
Roadways
Over 3,500 miles of roadways throughout the county.
Railroads
History
Vast stands of timber and nearby coal deposits brought three early railroads to the Williamsport and Lycoming County area. After drifting logs down the West Branch Susquehanna River became impractical. Transporting logs and other goods by rail was faster and more business-friendly. After the logging boom from 1880 to 1930 the area railroads were used for passenger lines connecting Williamsport to Philadelphia, State College, Pittsburgh, Allentown and the Wilkes Barre-Scranton area.
The areas rail lines schedule has decreased in the past 25 years. As of 2011 <10 daily train movements in Lycoming County (excl. inter-county rail operations accounts for <5 daily rail movement).
Highways
Current highways
Highways in Lycoming County include Pennsylvania State Routes: 14, 42, 44, 87, 184, 284, 287, 405, 442, 554, 654, 864, 880, 973. U.S. Routes: 15 and 220. Also Interstate I-180.
Major roadways
The following are major roadways in Lycoming County:
- Broad Street; Montoursville
- East Third Street; Williamsport and Loyalsock Township
- Market Street; Williamsport
- South Market Street; South Williamsport
- Haststings Street; South Williamsport
- Four Mile Dr.; Loyalsock Township
- Northway Road; Loyalsock Township
- West Southern Ave; South Williamsport
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