Today, Washington County is part of the seven-county region that forms the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its enduringly valuable location is enhanced by modern transportation routes. Situated at the intersection of two Interstate Highways (I-70 and I-79), fifteen miles south of the Pittsburgh International Airport, the county has a comprehensive transportation system that consists of: • 2,875 miles of highway, 64.68 miles of Interstate Highways, 1,123 miles of state roads and 1,707 miles of local roads) • Two Class 1 railroads • Three airports • 40.5 miles of frontage on the Monongahela River • Two barge lines • Twenty-six terminals • Seven bus lines and • Three taxi companies (Washington County Official Website, 2015). The vast infrastructure of Washington County provides access to cities and markets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and beyond. This accessibility undoubtedly is an important factor in the success and diversity of the local economy.
WASHINGTON & JEFERSON COLLEGE
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