Parkway East Near-Road, Wilkinsburg | USA Air Monitoring

Overview

Parkway East Near-Road is an air monitoring station in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, operated by the Allegheny County Health Department. It is part of the NEAR ROAD network, providing continuous air quality data as of June 2025.

Parkway East Near-Road is an air monitoring station located at 400 Sherwood Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is part of the NEAR ROAD network, which focuses on monitoring air quality near major roadways to assess traffic-related pollution. As an operational facility, it contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network. The station is operated by the Allegheny County Health Department, which is the reporting agency for this site. The most recent sample date recorded is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. While specific parameters measured are not detailed in the available data, typical near-road stations monitor criteria pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), as well as meteorological parameters. This monitoring station plays a key role in understanding local air quality impacts from vehicular emissions along the Parkway East corridor. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and helps inform public health advisories and transportation planning in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Environmental context

The Parkway East Near-Road station is situated in an urban corridor with high traffic volumes, making it representative of roadside exposure. Its siting aligns with EPA guidelines for near-road monitoring to capture pollutant gradients. The station's data contributes to the national AQS database, supporting trend analysis and health studies. In Allegheny County, which has a history of air quality challenges, this station provides critical information for assessing compliance with NAAQS and evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.

Frequently asked questions

Parkway East Near-Road is located at 400 Sherwood Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States.

As a near-road air monitoring station, it typically measures traffic-related pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter, along with meteorological parameters, to assess roadside air quality.

The station is operated by the Allegheny County Health Department, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.

The station operates under the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and is part of the Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network, which ensures compliance with the Clean Air Act.

Near-road monitoring captures pollutant concentrations in high-traffic areas, providing data on population exposure and helping to evaluate the effectiveness of vehicle emission controls and transportation policies.