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In its heyday, the Incline carried approximately 1,000,000 passengers a year to and from the downtown area.
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Built after the Johnstown flood of 1889, the Inclined Plane's original purpose was to connect downtown with the higher grounds of Westmont Borough in order to develop that area residentially. During Johnstown's two other floods in 1936 and 1977, the Incline became a lifesaver, helping people to escape downtown as well as to ship supplies into the valley. This was largely due to the steel mills tha

t were in operation. Today the Incline welcomes visitors and locals alike, carrying approximately 100,000 passengers a year. The Johnstown Inclined Plane is the steepest vehicular incline in the world, meaning its 30' cars, which are large enough to hold 60 people, 6 motorcycles, or a vehicle, travel at the steepest grade for cars their size. No trip to Johnstown is complete without a visit to our world-famous Inclined Plane.

12/30/2025

Update on the Inclined Plane Rehabilitation Project

10/20/2025

Please note that the road from the Inclined Plane Gift Shop to Erie Street will be closed for paving from 6 am - 6 pm on October 25.

09/12/2025

📣 NOW HIRING for several positions:

🔶 Inclined Plane Operations and Store Manager (Full-Time)
🔶 Facilities Laborer/Inclined Plane Maintenance Apprentice (Full-Time)
🔶 Part-Time Incline Operators (3)
🔶 Full-Time Incline Plane Conductors (2)
🔶 Part-Time Incline Plane Conductors (3)
🔶 Full-Time Incline Plane Clerk (1)
🔶 Part-Time Incline Plane Clerk (2)

Visit camtranbus.com to see all employment opportunities and to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

08/28/2025

Update on the Johnstown Inclined Plane Rehabilitation Project.

08/25/2025

🚨 Road Closure: Sept 2-Sept 12. Please read additional details below.

08/20/2025

🚨 Attention - The Inclined Plane Observation Deck will be temporarily closed Thursday, August 21 until Monday, August 25 so the concrete can be resealed. Thank you for your cooperation.

06/27/2025

Here’s an update on the work completed this month.

05/16/2025

📢 Temporary Road Closure Alert

A section of Edgehill Drive near the Inclined Plane will be closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., May 19–21, for construction work. The road will reopen each evening after 5:00 p.m.

Asiago’s Restaurant will remain open during regular business hours, and parking along Edgehill Drive will still be available.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this work. Public safety is our top priority.

05/06/2025

Edgehill Drive has reopened.

The next temporary closure will take place from Monday, May 19 through Wednesday, May 21 from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. More details in the attached press release.

05/01/2025

📣 Public Announcement

A portion of Edgehill Drive near the Inclined Plane will be closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., May 5–30, for critical construction work. The road will reopen each evening.
Asiago’s Restaurant remains open during regular hours, and parking along Edgehill Drive is still available.

Safety is our top priority - thank you for your patience!

04/28/2025

Here's an update for work completed on the Johnstown Inclined Plane Rehabilitation Project in April.

Address

711 Edgehill Drive
Johnstown, PA
15905

Telephone

+18145361816

Website

http://www.inclinedplane.org/

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