About this Location

Facility Overview

The Park And Ride - Pinecroft facility is an open-air commuter surface lot strategically positioned at the intersection of Interstate 99 (US Route 220) and Old 6th Avenue Road (PA Route 764) in the Pinecroft community just north of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Maintained as a regional intermodal and rideshare hub by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), this facility offers convenient, paved parking bays designed to serve commuters traveling across Blair and Centre Counties. Because it is a level, uncovered surface lot, there are no vertical clearance restrictions or overhead barriers, making it readily accessible for standard passenger sedans, compact cars, pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and commercial passenger vans.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Located in the scenic Logan Valley corridor, the Pinecroft Park and Ride serves as an essential nexus for both regional workforce commuters and visitors heading into Altoona or State College. Key local destinations and regional hubs within a short drive include:

Penn State Altoona Campus: Located approximately 4 miles south (an 8- to 10-minute drive), making this an ideal remote meetup and carpool staging point for university students and staff.
Downtown Altoona & Blair County Arts Center: Around 5.5 miles to the south, home to historic venues like the Mishler Theatre and the Railroaders Memorial Museum.
Logan Valley Mall & Plank Road Commercial District: Roughly 7 miles south, offering extensive department stores, retail outlets, and popular casual dining establishments.
DelGrosso’s Park & Laguna Splash: Located roughly 8 miles north along I-99 in Tipton, a family-friendly amusement and water park frequented during summer months.
State College & Penn State University Park: Accessible straight north along I-99 in approximately 35 to 40 minutes, making this an ideal park-and-ride gathering site for Beaver Stadium football games and university events.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Old 6th Avenue Road / Sabbath Rest Road, immediately off Exit 39 of Interstate 99. The lot features wide travel aisles and dedicated two-way driveways, allowing drivers to merge smoothly back onto arterial roads even during morning and evening rush hours. Commuters frequently utilize this lot as a rendezvous point for ridesharing, formal carpooling, and intercity vanpools. In addition, the site connects directly to the regional highway network via I-99, providing seamless non-stop expressway access northbound toward Tyrone, Bellefonte, and State College, or southbound toward Altoona, Hollidaysburg, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-70/I-76) at Bedford.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt paving with clearly designated standard vehicle parking spaces.
No Height Restrictions: Unobstructed overhead room suitable for lifted trucks, high-roof conversion vans, and vehicles equipped with roof racks or cargo carriers.
ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking stalls conveniently positioned near the main pedestrian and pickup points.
24/7 Illumination: High-mast overhead pole lighting across the lot footprint for improved visibility and safety during early mornings and late nights.
Zero-Cost Public Commuter Parking: Free of charge for daytime rideshare and transit-oriented parking, with no meters, gate arms, or ticketing kiosks required.

Ideal For

Daily Highway Commuters: Drivers carpooling or vanpooling along the I-99 tech and education corridor between Altoona, Tyrone, and State College.
Penn State Eventgoers & Sports Fans: Groups traveling together to Beaver Stadium or the Bryce Jordan Center who wish to consolidate into a single vehicle to save on campus parking fees.
Regional Transit & Rideshare Users: Travelers connecting with scheduled express transit shuttles, work vans, or ride-hailing services.
Commercial Fleet & Utility Drivers: Mobile professionals needing a convenient, easily locatable rendezvous point directly off the highway.

Visitor & Driver Tips

While spaces are rarely filled to 100% capacity on normal weekdays, parking stalls fill earliest between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM on Monday through Friday. If you are coordinating game-day carpools for Penn State home football games, plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your departure time to coordinate rendezvous smoothly. Please observe posted PennDOT commuter regulations: overnight camping, commercial staging, and prolonged unattended vehicle storage exceeding typical commuter hours are prohibited. Always lock your vehicle, roll up windows, and keep all personal items and valuables out of sight before departing.