First settled in the early 1700s, eastern Lancaster County is a community of well-tended farms and thriving industry.  Isolated for generations, family farms are now surrounded by residential developments.  The new residents have brought congestion and elevated safety concerns to the region's roadways and have stressed a fragile environment.
 
The area's main east-west thoroughfare is Route 30, a bustling three-lane highway that passes through villages, farms and commercial areas from the Chester county line to PA 896.  Once a smooth-flowing, primary route between Philadelphia and the city of Lancaster, this historic highway has become congested due to dramatic increases in the volume of residential, commercial and tourist traffic.

Major improvements are being considered to address these deteriorating roadway conditions.  Unfortunately, major improvements usually require a number of residences and businesses to be relocated.  During the study, we will identify and report on the potential displacement of residences and businesses for each of the proposed alternatives.

Our work will be in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority and Low-Income Populations.  We will additionally conduct special outreach to present and gather information from the Plain Sect community.