| | Count= 147 | | | | | | 1168 | | | 9/24/2024 2:00 PM | Statewide Online Survey Available Until October 22 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is accepting construction and maintenance services feedback through an online survey. The public can take the survey through October 22 by visiting 2024 PennDOT Construction/Maintenance Customer Satisfaction Survey. Construction and maintenance work has been underway across the state this year. From January through August, 303 bridges were put out for bid to be repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces. Additionally, from January through August more than 3,100 roadway miles were improved by department or partner crews. This includes 1,114 miles of paving. “PennDOT is working hard for Pennsylvanians every day, and work on our roads and bridges is one of our largest services in our communities," PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said. “This survey is one way the public can help us find successes, potential improvements, or educational opportunities." The 24-question survey asks respondents how they receive PennDOT roadway information and how often PennDOT meets or exceeds expectations in construction and maintenance activities. Respondents are also asked about experiences with reporting concerns to the department, and whether or how they use the state's 511PA traveler information services.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts. Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices." Information about the state's infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram. MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Waters-Trasatt, ewaterstra@pa.gov, 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is accepting construction and maintenance services feedback through an online survey. The public can take the survey through October 22 by visiting 2024 PennDOT Construction/Maintenance Customer Satisfaction Survey.
| | 1167 | | | 9/19/2024 3:00 PM | Crashes with injuries reduced by 51 percent
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that at locations where traditional intersections were replaced with roundabouts, crashes involving injuries were reduced by 51 percent and the total number of crashes were reduced by 7 percent. During the 20-year review period, there have been two fatalities at roundabouts on state routes. “Roundabouts have proven to be an irreplaceable tool in reducing crashes at intersections," PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Given the dramatic increase in safety and traffic flow, PennDOT will continue evaluating intersections for roundabouts." PennDOT evaluated 47 roundabouts on state routes at intersections that were previously stop- or signal-controlled with at least three years of crash data available before and after the roundabouts were built and had at least one crash during the 20-year review period. In addition to the roundabouts that met the selection criteria, 46 additional roundabouts have been built on state routes. Roundabouts are frequently installed to address safety issues, calm traffic and improve traffic flow, and beautify an intersection. Although roundabouts are typically safer and more efficient than traditional signalized intersections, they may not always be the best option due to topography or for other reasons, such as property impacts and capacity issues. The eight new roundabouts included in this year's review are at the following intersections: Adams County: - Route 94 and Stoney Point Road.
Cumberland County: - Route 1011 (Lambs Gap Road) and Bali Hai Road.
- Route 2017 (Lisburn Road) and Rossmoyne Road.
Lancaster County: - Route 772 (Rothsville Road) and 6th Street Extension.
- Route 4022 (Woodcrest Avenue) and West 6th Street.
Mercer County: - Route 62 and Shenango Valley Mall.
Philadelphia County - Route 2007 (Frankford Avenue), York Street and Trenton Avenue.
Washington County - Route 1009 (Morganza Road) and Baker Road.
Additional roundabouts included in this review and information pertaining to roundabouts can be found on the PennDOT website including an educational video on how to navigate both single and multi-lane roundabouts whether in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot. The video can also be viewed on PennDOT's YouTube channel. Roundabouts are recognized by the Pennsylvania State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) as an innovation that has become standard practice within the transportation community. The Pennsylvania STIC facilitates the rapid implementation of proven, well-researched and documented state, regional, national and international technologies, tactics, techniques and other innovations that are new to Pennsylvania. The STIC also supports the implementation of the Federal Highway Administration's Every Day Counts (EDC) innovations. Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices." Information about the state's infrastructure and results PennDOT is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. Follow PennDOT on Twitter and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that at locations where traditional intersections were replaced with roundabouts, crashes involving injuries were reduced by 51 percent and the total number of crashes were reduced by 7 percent. During the 20-year review period, there have been two fatalities at roundabouts on state routes.
| | 1166 | | | 9/18/2024 12:20 PM | Administration continues effort to efficiently drive out federal funding and make green transportation accessible to travelers; Pennsylvania one of only a handful of states to successfully open NEVI-funded charging stations Aston, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) opened its third federally-funded electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Aston, PA. With the state's third station coming online, the Shapiro administration continues to lead the nation in opening NEVI-funded stations while combatting climate change and providing travelers with transportation options that are cleaner, safer, and more affordable. “The Shapiro administration is aggressively investing these funds to give Pennsylvanians more clean transportation options no matter where they live," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "As more stations are built near our highways, we are also driving toward expanded charging infrastructure in communities across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania will see more EV charging options because of this state and federal partnership, and we look forward to opening even more charging stations." The charging station was installed at Royal Farms at the Route 452 Exit on I-95 (Exit 2) near Route 322 in Delaware County and will support a total of eight ports, of which four ports are funded by NEVI and are capable of providing 150 kW of power to each vehicle simultaneously. The total NEVI funding awarded to the project was $253,826. Tesla will own and operate the charging station. The site, open 24/7, will provide customers with access to the station's amenities while charging. "We're excited to support Pennsylvania – a leader in the sustainable transportation revolution – as they open their third NEVI-funded EV charging station," said Acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White. “Pennsylvania is one of the leading states in building out its Alternative Fuel Corridors – a key part of the national EV network - ensuring people can conveniently and reliably charge electric vehicles, while supporting the growing demand for EVs and investing in good-paying jobs." “PennDOT is swiftly leveraging NEVI funding in collaboration with private investment to address gaps in Pennsylvania's expanding network of high-speed fast chargers along the national highway system," said Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Executive Director Gabe Klein. “Simultaneously, cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are tapping into Charging and Fueling Infrastructure grant funding to build new EV charging hubs, making it easier for multifamily residents, gig workers, and underserved communities to ride and drive electric." NEVI funding supports the Commonwealth and federal goal of expanding EV charging along the previously designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) (see a map of AFCs here). Pennsylvania has over 1,800 miles of AFCs. Per guidance from U.S. DOT, NEVI formula funds must first be used to "build out" designated AFCs (meaning there must be no more than 50 miles between stations and stations must be less than 1 mile from an AFC exit) and meet U.S. DOT minimum standards and requirements. “Energizing the first NEVI-funded charger in southeastern Pennsylvania is an important milestone for PECO, and we look forward to working with PennDOT to build on this momentum to expand access to electric vehicle charging," said Carolina DiGiorgio, PECO vice president of Governmental and External Affairs. “The NEVI program is incredibly important to Pennsylvania's electrified transportation goals, and we're committed to doing all that we can to streamline our efforts so more projects like this can come online soon." The PA NEVI program includes multiple rounds of funding. During Round 1, when the Aston station was awarded, the focus was on building out the AFC network along the interstates to meet the NEVI requirements. A list of Round 1A awards is available on PennDOT's website. Additionally, PennDOT recently announced conditional awards of NEVI Round 1B to close remaining gaps in the state's AFC network. Once AFCs are fully built out, PennDOT will shift to expanding EV chargers to Pennsylvania's community charging infrastructure. Pennsylvania can compete for billions of dollars in federal funds across a wide range of federal grant programs through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Among others, FHWA recently announced three Pennsylvania award recipients from Round 1B of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program totaling over $11 million. These projects will expand access to EV charging infrastructure within communities across the state, complementing the NEVI program rollout. To help communities and organizations learn about these opportunities, PennDOT created a web page, www.penndot.pa.gov/IIJA, with details on federal grant opportunities to help municipalities, townships, and other community agencies with understanding the multiple transportation program grants that are available. The page includes Grant Alerts, guides, and links to important resources for local municipalities and organizations interested in pursuing federal funding opportunities. Information about state infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
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| Statewide | PennDOT opened its third federally-funded electric vehicle charging station in Aston, PA. | | 1165 | | | 9/13/2024 2:30 PM | Crews reopened I-95 to traffic just 12 days after the fire and collapse - well ahead of experts' original predictions People's Choice voting open until Oct. 29 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that its response to the collapse of the bridge carrying Interstate 95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia last year has been named one of the Top 12 finalists in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' (AASHTO) 2024 America's Transportation Awards competition. After the fire and collapse of the bridge carrying I-95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia in the early morning hours of June 11, 2023, the PennDOT District 6 team sprang into action. Immediately following the collapse, Governor Shapiro issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency, which allowed the team to mobilize contractors quickly to demolish the collapsed bridge and procure materials to build a temporary roadway, including locally made recycled foam glass aggregate. Thanks to the coordination between PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Biden Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the City of Philadelphia, and the around-the-clock work of the Philadelphia Building Trades and contractors, crews demolished the damaged roadway and built the temporary roadway and reopened I-95 to traffic 12 days after the fire and collapse - well ahead of experts' original predictions. On May 23, 2024, less than a year later, the permanent reconstruction of the bridge was completed. “Reopening I-95 in record time was the direct result of incredible collaboration and is a testament to what is possible when everyone is committed to taking action and finding solutions," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “I'm incredibly proud that PennDOT and the project team have been recognized with this award, and we hope that Pennsylvanians will vote for this worthy project." The Top 12 finalists – whittled down from 106 nominees from 39 state DOTs via four regional contests – now compete for the Grand Prize and the People's Choice Award. Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the competition evaluates projects in three categories: Quality of Life/Community Development; Best Use of Technology & Innovation; and Operations Excellence. The projects are also divided into three sizes: small (projects costing up to $25 million); medium (projects that cost between $26 million to $200 million); and large (projects costing more than $200 million). The Grand Prize will be decided by an independent panel of transportation experts, while the People's Choice Award will be determined by online voting, weighted by state population. Winners will be announced at the AASHTO Annual Meeting in Philadelphia in October. Online voting is underway at americastransportationawards.org and continues through 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Individuals can cast no more than one vote per day per project. Cast your vote for the I-95 emergency response here. Individuals can cast no more than one vote per device per day. To learn more about the America's Transportation Awards projects, visit www.AmericasTransportationAwards.org. MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Waters-Trasatt, ewaterstra@pa.gov, or Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov, 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that its response to the collapse of the bridge carrying Interstate 95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia last year has been named one of the Top 12 finalists in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition
People’s Choice voting open until Oct. 29
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that its response to the collapse of the bridge carrying Interstate 95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia last year has been named one of the Top 12 finalists in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition.
| | 1164 | | | 9/6/2024 10:00 AM | Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourages motorists traveling to Penn State home football games this season to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel information available on a specialized web page on PennDOT's traveler information website, 511PA.com. The page continues Governor's Shapiro's commitment to providing digital services that are responsive, user-friendly, and accessible to every Pennsylvanian. Beginning with this Saturday's game against Bowling Green, 511PA will include travel information for every Penn State home football game. Throughout the season, travel information will be available beginning the Thursday before each home game through the Monday after. The Penn State football page is dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on the primary travel routes to the event. Travel times and alerts are provided for each parking zone: West Zone (access via Atherton Street to Park Avenue); East Zone (access via U.S. 322/I-99 to Park Avenue); North Zone (access via Fox Hollow Road); and South Zone (access via University Drive and Porter Road from College Avenue/U.S. 26). “Our goal is to help motorists plan ahead by providing them with as much information as possible," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “By providing this real-time information, motorists can more easily plan the route that works best for them." The page includes the average travel time for the primary route as well as one or two alternate routes. Users can see incidents, construction, weather forecasts and alerts, traffic cameras, and traffic speeds on the map. The page also includes the 2024 Beaver Stadium Parking Map. PennDOT's Central Region Traffic Management Center is also supporting Penn State Football game days by posting real-time travel information on dynamic message signs and transmitting audio messages on highway advisory radio systems to assist travelers. In addition to the information available on 511PA.com, these projects have the potential to impact traffic during the home football schedule: Centre County - On Atherton Street, work is ongoing between College Avenue and White Course Drive. The eastbound lanes heading toward Boalsburg are open while the right westbound lanes heading toward North Atherton Street are closed. Starting in mid-September there will only be one lane open in each direction while the contractor works in the center lane. PennDOT expects this work to take approximately two weeks. The games scheduled during that period are the Sept. 21 matchup against Kent State and the Sept. 28 Big 10 Conference matchup against Illinois. The contractor will not work the day before or the day of home games. For the Sept. 7 game against Bowling Green, there will be two open lanes in each direction, but only one open lane in each direction for the Sept. 21 and Sept. 28 games.
- Work on a high-speed interchange between Interstates 80 and 99 is set to kick off Wednesday, September. 4. Traffic on I-80 will be reduced to one lane eastbound and westbound between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM for approximately two months while the contractor completes shoulder reconstruction and widening. However, there is a contractual stipulation that the contractor may not implement any lane restrictions on either Interstate six hours before or after football games, leaving two lanes open for gameday traffic.
- A bridge replacement project along I-80 between mile markers 165 and 166 is ongoing. The right (travel) lane is closed on the eastbound and westbound sides. This traffic pattern will be in place for the rest of this construction season. Work on the project is expected to carry through the 2025 and 2026 construction seasons.
Clearfield County - An I-80 preservation project impacting eastbound and westbound traffic between mile markers 97 and 120 is ongoing, however the contractor is obligated under the terms of their agreement to be off the roadway the Friday before home football games and may not resume operations until the following Sunday.
Juniata County - Work on a bridge preservation project has traffic reduced to one lane for a mile and a half between Port Royal and Mifflintown continues. PennDOT expects to reopen both lanes in early October before Penn State plays the bulk of its home Big 10 Conference schedule.
Mifflin County - A concrete preservation project along Route 22 in Mifflin County is expected to start on Monday, Oct. 7. Work on this project is expected to wrap before Penn State resumes its home schedule against Ohio State on Nov. 2. In the event the project is delayed, the contractor will not work on Friday, Nov. 1, or Saturday, Nov. 2, to mitigate impacts for those attending the game.
Motorists are encouraged to “Know Before They Go" by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram. CONTACTS: Jennifer Kuntch, jkuntch@pa.gov or 717-705-1551 Timothy Nebgen, tnebgen@pa.gov or 814-765-0598 Steve Harmic, sharmic@pa.gov or 814-496-6189 # # #
| Statewide | PennDOT encourages motorists traveling to Penn State home football games this season to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel information available on a specialized web page on PennDOT’s traveler information website, 511PA.com. | | 1163 | | | 9/4/2024 3:00 PM | Community EV framework supports Administration's goal to make EVs more accessible to Pennsylvanians Harrisburg, PA – As the Shapiro Administration continues its rapid deployment of federal electric vehicle (EV) charging investments, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today invited the public to submit feedback on the agency's proposal to invest in EV charging infrastructure in communities statewide. The survey can be found on the PennDOT website and will remain open until October 11 at 11:59 PM. Recently, PennDOT submitted the 2024 NEVI State Plan Update to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) which outlines progress on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and how the agency proposes to begin the program's “community charging" phase which will bring federal investments to communities across Pennsylvania. The department has requested that FHWA certify it has met requirements for Pennsylvania's 1,800 miles of Alternate Fuel Corridors (AFC) and can begin investing the state's remaining $102 million in NEVI funding to develop community charging infrastructure. “The next step in making EVs a reliable option for PA drivers is local access to charging," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Since these chargers will be in communities, it's vital that we hear what folks around the state think is important." PennDOT has prepared a “Post-AFC Framework" that invests a majority of the remaining NEVI funding in community focused charging needs across the Commonwealth. As part of framework, PennDOT proposes focusing funding on Corridor Connections, Community Charging, Critical Investments, and EV Charging Workforce. To date, PennDOT has announced $59 million for charging projects that are currently completed, underway or conditionally awarded. Pennsylvania can compete for billions of dollars in federal funds across a wide range of federal grant programs through the BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). To help communities and organizations learn about these opportunities, PennDOT created a web page, www.penndot.pa.gov/IIJA, with details on federal grant opportunities to help municipalities, townships, and other community agencies with understanding the multiple transportation program grants that are available. The page includes Grant Alerts, guides, and links to important resources for local municipalities and organizations interested in pursuing federal funding opportunities. For more information on NEVI funds in Pennsylvania visit the PennDOT website. Information about state infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. Subscribe to local PennDOT news or statewide PennDOT news on the department's website. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
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| Statewide | As the Shapiro Administration continues its rapid deployment of federal electric vehicle (EV) charging investments, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today invited the public to submit feedback on the agency’s proposal to invest in EV charging infrastructure in communities statewide. The survey can be found on the PennDOT website and will remain open until October 11 at 11:59 PM. | | 1162 | | | 8/30/2024 9:30 AM | 40 students selected throughout Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) today announced the 2024-2025 cohort of Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania. The program, administered by KPB, is designed to grow community stewards and civic leaders by engaging and empowering young Pennsylvanians to keep their communities healthy and become ambassadors for a shared vision of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. Students were selected through a competitive application process and have committed to nine months of service as ambassadors. From September through May 2025, participants will develop civic leadership skills and experiences to champion and advocate for clean and beautiful communities across Pennsylvania. “Programs like Young Ambassadors are the first step in creating lasting impact on Pennsylvania's ecological health," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These students will go on to become decision-makers and steer the state's green future. Starting now is critical." Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will be awarding a minimum of two $1000 scholarships to seniors in the Young Ambassadors program, both current and past participants. “We are proud to welcome this new slate of Young Ambassadors to our program and excited to provide opportunities for them to engage and activate within their own community. Together, we will explore and connect with young professionals and like-minded students from not just Pennsylvania, but across the country and make a positive impact in our shared communities. We look forward to witnessing the remarkable achievements and positive changes that will emerge from this dynamic group," said Shannon Reiter, President, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. 2024-2025 Young Ambassadors of PA: - E. Yocum, 12th grade, Westinghouse Arts Academy, Allegheny County
- Ghizal Halim, 11th grade, Bensalem Township High School, Bucks County
- Zackery Laubach, 12th grade, Bellefonte Area High School, Centre County
- Alexander Calalang Gutierrez, 10th grade, Conestoga High School, Chester County
- Noori Choudhary, 11th grade, Unionville High School, Chester County
- Sonya Patel, 12th grade, Downingtown STEM Academy, Chester County
- JD Reyes, 12th grade, Oxford Area High School, Chester County
- Hannah Harvey, 11th grade, Susquehanna Township High School, Dauphin County
- Isaiah Khan, 12th grade, Susquehanna Township High School, Dauphin County
- Erica Rainford, 11th grade, Ridley High School, Delaware County
- Layani Watson, 10th grade, Penn Wood High School, Delaware County
- Anvitha Vallabhaneni, 10th grade, Garnet Valley High School, Delaware County
- Naba Hassan, 11th grade, Penn Wood High School, Delaware County
- Gnana Ananya Desireddi, 11th grade, Fairview High School, Erie County
- Holden Siegler, 12th grade, Fairview High School, Erie County
- Masa Alkhudari, 11th grade, Fairview High School, Erie County
- Samaira Karmarkar, 12th grade, McDowell High School, Erie County
- Silvia Kang, 10th grade, Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, Erie County
- Annamary Oslikova, 11th grade, Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Franklin County
- Soo-Jin Callahan, 10th grade, Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Franklin County
- Marissa Hedin, 12th grade, Waynesboro Area Senior High School, Franklin County
- Ava Spencer, 11th grade, Purchase Line High School, Indiana County
- Emily Claps, 11th grade, Valley View High School, Lackawanna County
- Joy Beckish, 10th grade, North Pocono High School, Lackawanna County
- Kaitlyn Priest, 12th grade, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School, Lackawanna County
- Peyton Martin, 11th grade, Lakeland Jr/Sr High School, Lackawanna County
- Edie Hann, 10th grade, Scranton Preparatory School, Lackawanna County
- Shrey Singh 11th grade, Lampeter Strasburg High School, Lancaster County
- Alexia George, 11th grade, Methacton High School, Montgomery County
- Kumba Tonguino, 11th grade, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Montgomery County
- Olivia Sellers, 11th grade, Perkiomen Valley High School, Montgomery County
- Jaclyn Keyser, 12th grade, Perkiomen Valley High School, Montgomery County
- Callum Dormer, 10th grade, Hazleton Area Arts and Humanities Academy, Schuylkill County
- Emmet Portland, 11th grade, Nativity B.V.M. High School, Schuylkill County
- Miranda Burkot, 12th grade, Nativity B.V.M. High School, Schuylkill County
- Ravit Patani, 10th grade, Peters Township High School, Washington County
- Shrehan Patel, 10th grade, Peters Township High School, Washington County
- Brett Anthony, 11th grade, Greensburg Central Catholic High School, Westmoreland County
- Emily Lori, 12th grade, Greensburg Central Catholic High School, Westmoreland County
- Kathryn Trautmann, 12th grade, Franklin Regional Senior High School, Westmoreland County
KPB will provide education and training to program participants on topics related to the impacts of litter, litter prevention, waste management and recycling, civic engagement and related public policy, volunteer management, and social media marketing. Ambassadors will have an opportunity to apply for job shadow opportunities with two companies, DOW, Inc. and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania/NiSource. Selected students will spend the day in the field with sustainability professionals. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will provide a stipend to participants to support time and travel expenses. For more information about the program and the Young Ambassadors, visit the program page or contact Kylie McCutcheon at kmccutcheon@keeppabeautiful.org. The Young Ambassador program was recommended in the commonwealth's Litter Action Plan, announced by the Wolf administration in 2021 in response to a 2019 Pennsylvania Litter Research Study, which found Pennsylvania has more than 500 million pieces of litter on its roadways. The action plan includes strategies for all Pennsylvanians to fight litter in their communities. PennDOT provides many additional litter cleanup volunteer opportunities, including Adopt-A-Highway, Litter Brigades, and more at their roadside beautification web page. Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
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| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) today announced the 2024-2025 cohort of Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania. The program, administered by KPB, is designed to grow community stewards and civic leaders by engaging and empowering young Pennsylvanians to keep their communities healthy and become ambassadors for a shared vision of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania. | | 1161 | | | 8/29/2024 1:30 PM | Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and safety partners gathered today at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday. “Crashes involving impaired drivers are completely preventable," said PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary Larry Shifflet. “If your celebration this weekend includes alcohol or drugs, plan to get home safely. Choose a designated driver, choose to use a ride-share service or public transportation, but never choose to drive impaired."
Over the Labor Day holiday weekend last year (Friday, September 1, 2023, through Monday, September 4, 2023) there were 1,189 crashes statewide, resulting in 20 fatalities and 892 injuries. 133 of those crashes were alcohol related, resulting in eight fatalities and 110 injuries; and 41 of those crashes were drug-related, resulting in five fatalities and 48 injuries.
Over this holiday period, PSP and local municipal agencies will conduct impaired driving enforcement details as part of the National Crackdown on Impaired Driving enforcement and education campaign running through September 2. This effort is funded through PennDOT's statewide annual distribution of nearly $6 million from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for impaired driving enforcement.
The goal of targeted enforcement is to reduce the number of impaired driving-related crashes, injuries, and deaths on roadways throughout the state.
“DUI enforcement saves lives. Everyone is safer when impaired drivers are removed from our roads," said PSP Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris. “Please enjoy the holiday weekend responsibly."
During the 2023 Labor Day holiday enforcement period, PSP troopers made 514 DUI arrests and investigated 61 alcohol-related crashes, two of which were fatal.
Impaired driving enforcement goes beyond checking for alcohol impairment. Law enforcement also work to identify motorists impaired by illegal drugs and prescription medication or some combination of these. Pennsylvania has approximately 250 Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) or specially trained officers who look for impaired drivers and assist in DUI investigations when drug-impaired driving is suspected.
“We know that prevention really is our first line of defense when it comes to combatting impaired driving and helping to ensure substance use disorders don't develop," said DDAP Deputy Secretary Kelly Primus. “As we close out the summer season that traditionally brings with it an uptick in opportunities for alcohol use, please know that the Shapiro Administrations offers 24-7 help for anyone who is struggling with a substance use disorder." Individuals seeking substance use treatment or recovery resources can be connected to local substance use disorder (SUD) resources by calling the toll-free PA Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or by using Treatment Atlas, a free, online locator tool to help Pennsylvanians confidentially find SUD treatment that meets their needs.
“Impaired driving leads to preventable injuries and fatalities, and many times turns surgeries into life-or-death struggles," said Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Medical Director of Trauma Services and Chief of Surgery Dr. Dale Dangleben. “As a trauma surgeon, I see the tragic outcomes firsthand. The consequences extend beyond the obvious injuries to not just the patient but the families and communities."
Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall emphasized the importance of sober driving by simply stating, “Impaired driving kills. Don't become another coroner's statistic."
The event featured a demonstration of a drug-detection field sobriety test by PSP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program Coordinator Corporal Nathan Zulick. Local municipal police who are participating in the enforcement campaign were also in attendance.
A Penn State Health Life Lion Ambulance was on display, along with the Pennsylvania DUI Association's Moving DUI Victims' Memorial. The association has a permanent DUI Victims' Memorial Garden located in front of their headquarters in Harrisburg, honoring and remembering Pennsylvanians who have been killed in impaired driving crashes. The moving memorial showcases a 25-foot wall printed with all of the names of the DUI victims that have been honored in the garden but is housed in a 30-foot trailer that can travel and be shared with loved ones and advocates around the state.
The safety partners encourage motorists to ensure their safety and the safety of others on our roadways by designating a sober driver or arranging for alternate transportation this Labor Day weekend, and every time they drink. The public can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtags #BeSafePA and #DriveSober.
Learn more about the Shapiro Administration's efforts in combating the overdose crisis at pa.gov/opioids. For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
To learn more about PennDOT's efforts to prevent impaired driving or other safety initiatives, visit www.penndot.pa.gov/safety.
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| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and safety partners gathered today at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday. | | 1160 | | | 8/27/2024 3:00 PM | Secretary Carroll becomes first PennDOT
secretary to visit employees in every county Ashley, PA – With visits today in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll today became the first PennDOT secretary to visit team members in all 67 counties, demonstrating the Shapiro Administration's dedication to delivering in all corners of Pennsylvania. “PennDOT has a huge responsibility: to keep the 13 million people of Pennsylvania moving safely and efficiently on our vast transportation network. Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, our dedicated team has been working hard for Pennsylvanians," said Carroll. “It has been fantastic meeting many of PennDOT's professionals across Pennsylvania on job sites, in driver's license centers, and in our offices and garages." Secretary Carroll visited all 67 counties, making recent stops in Berks, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Crawford, Lawrence, northeastern and southeastern region counties. With media today, Secretary Carroll highlighted that the 2024-25 bipartisan budget signed by Governor Shapiro last month allocates $80.5 million in new funding to repair roads and bridges and continues to sustainably fund the Pennsylvania State Police by reducing their reliance on the Motor License Fund. This delivers an additional $125 million for road and bridge projects annually over the next four years. Through July 2024, 164 construction contracts for highway, bridge, and other improvement projects were completed statewide through PennDOT's private-sector partners. Nearly 250 state and locally owned bridges were put out for bid to be repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces. Additionally, 2,256 miles of roadway were improved by department or partner crews during this time. This includes 773 miles of paving. Information about state infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov/. Subscribe to local PennDOT news or statewide PennDOT news on the department's website. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | With visits today in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll today became the first PennDOT secretary to visit team members in all 67 counties, demonstrating the Shapiro Administration's dedication to delivering in all corners of Pennsylvania. | | 1159 | | | 8/26/2024 10:30 AM | The centers will be closed Saturday, August 31, through Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, August 31, 2024, through Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications, and driver training manuals online through PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website.
Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver's license, photo ID, and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services.
A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2024 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT's On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
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| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, August 31, 2024, through Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. | | 1158 | | | 8/19/2024 12:00 PM | Administration funds 66 transportation projects in 32 counties; the next round of applications opens September 23.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a significant investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 crucial transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania. The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives — ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for all Pennsylvanians
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides financial assistance to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities. By improving transportation assets, this program seeks to enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization.
“Infrastructure is critical to our Commonwealth's progress, and our ability to complete major projects is key to spurring economic growth and create real opportunity," said Governor Shapiro. “Investing in and improving our infrastructure is a commonsense way to spur economic development, create jobs, and help Pennsylvanians reach their destinations safely and efficiently. These improvements will help our communities grow as we continue working together to move Pennsylvania forward."
Reflecting PennDOT's commitment to improving locally owned infrastructure, several projects will also help local governments address bridges and roadways in need of repair or replacement. By investing in and prioritizing transportation projects, the Shapiro Administration aims to create a more prosperous and connected future for all Pennsylvanians.
“Whether we're making roadways more accessible to all modes of travel or creating new connections for businesses investing in our communities, transportation is integral to our quality of life," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These projects will bring long-lasting improvements across the state." On September 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM, PennDOT will begin accepting applications for the next round of funding for grants under the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Applications are due by 4:00 PM on November 5, 2024. PennDOT expects to announce grant recipients next year for funding that will be available in July 2025. The 2024-25 bipartisan budget signed by Governor Shapiro last month allocates $80.5 million in new funding to repair roads and bridges and continues to sustainably fund the Pennsylvania State Police by reducing their reliance on the Motor License Fund. This delivers an additional $125 million for road and bridge projects annually over the next four years. As a result of this investment, the Shapiro Administration has successfully repaired 74 bridges in 2023 and initiated 161 bridge projects in the first half of 2024. PennDOT evaluated the applications and made selections based on such criteria as safety benefits, regional economic conditions, technical and financial feasibility, job creation, energy efficiency, and operational sustainability. Below is a list of awarded projects. Allegheny County • Brentwood Borough – $591,300 to improve pedestrian and public safety, mobility, and connectivity while making the Dewalt Avenue area more aesthetically pleasing and multimodal friendly for the local businesses, customers, residents, and commuters. • Coraopolis Borough – $375,000 to replace existing roadway and sidewalk to improve pedestrian and vehicular access to the Borough's central business district. • Moon Transportation Authority – $2,315,828 to replace 492 feet of failing sidewalk and fence along Hamilton Road and to reconstruct Montour Run Road by adding through lanes and turn lanes, and upgrading intersections, and reconstructing Marketplace Blvd by widening the road, adding turn lanes and sidewalk, to mitigate traffic, upgrade safety, and enable 780-acres of private development. • Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County – $260,306 for sidewalk repairs and streetlight replacement to increase the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists around the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Armstrong County • Armstrong Terminal Inc. – $800,000 for a barge docking facility for the continuous handling of bulk materials at the existing terminal. • Boggs Township – $570,082 to rehabilitate Houser Bridge. • Gilpin Township – $64,571 to improve drainage and resurface four roadways closely bordering Leechburg Borough to stabilize and improve the road system for improved mobility for walkers, bikers, and vehicles in the less vehicle-dependent areas of Gilpin Township.
Beaver County • Ambridge Borough – $1,893,450 for improvements to Eighth Street from Route 65 to Merchant Street, including adding a median to control traffic speed and turning, and improving pedestrian sidewalks and crosswalks at eight intersections.
Bedford County • Southampton Township – $2,134,015 for the complete rehabilitation of Flintstone Creek Road.
Berks County • CG Broadcasting, LLC – $1,525,000 for a series of multimodal traffic improvements at the intersection of Route 222, Broadcasting Road, N. Meridian Boulevard, and Paper Mill Road in Spring Township, to support the construction of a mixed-use development at that location.
Bucks County • Lower Southampton Township – $41,790 to upgrade two school speed zones with LED and high-visibility signage with radar speed notification and traffic camera monitoring capabilities. • Warwick Township – $1,546,949 for the reconstruction of the bridge carrying Valley Road over a tributary of Neshaminy Creek.
Butler County • Clinton Township – $408,362 for the resurfacing of Monks, Spring Valley, and Anderson roads. • Forward Township – $44,076 for guide rail installation on Spithaler School and Leslie roads. • Mars Borough – $151,868 for reconstruction and resurfacing of Spring Avenue Road. • Zelienople Borough – $72,240 to install a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Main and Spring streets.
Cambria County • Middle Taylor Township – $100,000 for paving a portion of Waterfall Road. • Richland School District – $1,752,250 for various vehicular and pedestrian improvements at the Richland Elementary School. • West Carroll Township – $348,275 for the replacement of the Reed Street Bridge. • Lower Yoder Township – $1,007,940 for the replacement of the currently closed Tremont Bridge. • Portage Borough – $258,300 for sidewalk improvements, including decorative LED lighting along the east and west sides of Main Street creating safe travel for pedestrians.
Centre County • Rush Township – $78,000 for stormwater management and roadway improvements on Medical Center Drive.
Chester County • City of Coatesville – $121,955 for the extension of new streetscape along the north side of Lincoln Highway between Third and Fourth avenues. • Phoenixville Borough – $900,000 for improvements to Bridge and Starr streets, including the extension of Starr Street north to provide an additional exit for Ashland Street, also improving SEPTA access. • Oxford Borough – $854,356 for improvements to Niblock Alley, Market to Hodgson Street, including the adjacent Broad St. Bridge into a public street and gateway to downtown Oxford, with improved pedestrian safety and multimodal circulation, and improved rail movement with a new switch. • West Grove Borough – $513,530 for multimodal improvements to Prospect Avenue.
Clearfield County • Beccaria Township – $239,158 for roadway widening, base and drainage repairs, milling, binding and wearing course, double seal coat, and shoulder improvements on Hoop Up Road and Poplar Street.
Delaware County • Aston Township – $305,894 for upgrades to Five Points Intersection including traffic signals, ADA ramps, bus shelters, crosswalks, and other site improvements to help create multiple safe pedestrian-friendly corridors. • Clifton Heights Borough – $1.3 million for infrastructure and safety upgrades to improve traffic and stormwater management along the Springfield corridor.
Fayette County • City of Connellsville – $885,887 to repurpose a pedestrian bridge and make a safe connecting route to a recreation/park system.
Franklin County • WCN Properties, L.P. – $1 million for subbase, curbing, paving, and guide rail on the Archer Drive Extension from Lighthouse Road to Overcash Road in Guilford Township.
Indiana County • Center Township – $104,686 for resurfacing of the deteriorating existing cartway on several roads within Lucerne Mines. • Indiana Borough – $480,000 for Indiana Borough's Sidewalk Repair Program which aims to enhance community walkability by working with properties to repair and upgrade existing sidewalks, ensuring safe and accessible pedestrian pathways for all residents.
Jefferson County • Bell Township – $924,000 for drainage and surface improvements along with widening on Big Run Road. • Ringgold Township – $550,771 for replacing a culvert carrying Sandy Hill Road over Cherry Run.
Lackawanna County • Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority – $292,914 to connect an existing section of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail to another section that is under development by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). • City of Scranton – $2,516,945 for repairs to the Hollow Avenue Bridge. • Spring Brook Township – $200,000 for roadway surface improvements to Beech Road.
Lancaster County • Quarryville Borough – $215,000 for traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalk installation at Lime and State streets.
Lehigh County • Coplay Borough – $1 million for pedestrian safety and traffic improvements to the main arteries in the Borough. • King's Business Park Schnecksville, LP – $2,096,367 for removal of Route 873 traffic signals at Route 309 and Schneck Road and the installation of a roundabout, along with stormwater management and pedestrian crossing improvements.
Luzerne County • Bear Creek Village Borough – $189,536 for improvements to Route 115. • Hanover Township – $483,125 for roadway resurfacing and ADA ramp installation on Main, Center, Downing and Steve Streets. • Hazle Township – $610,171 for milling, paving, concrete curb replacement, line painting, new signage, sidewalks, traffic control and ADA improvements to Commerce Drive. • City of Hazleton – $300,000 to improve two blocks of Alter Street with new concrete curbing, sidewalk, curb ramps, and reinforcement. • Hollenback Township – $100,000 for multimodal improvements and guide rail installation on Old Berwick and Switze roads. • Jenkins Township – $300,915 for roadway repairs to Centerpoint Blvd in the CenterPoint Commerce and Trade Park. • City of Pittston – $1,514,000 to acquire land adjacent to a dangerous "dog leg" curve on Main Street in Pittston City, conducting environmental remediation, streetscaping the area, and filling in a streetscape gap that will lessen the frequency and severity of accidents. • City of Wilkes-Barre – $360,000 for pedestrian safety and ADA accessibility improvements to South Main Street. Lycoming County • Jersey Shore Borough – $710,691 for culvert and roadway improvements to Hazel Alley Bridge across Pfouts run and roadway improvements from the Pine Creek Rail Trail to the boat launch at the Susquehanna River West Branch. • Muncy Borough – $121,800 for the rehabilitation of the Carpenter Street Bridge.
Mercer County • City of Hermitage – $330,052 for improvements to Lorenwood Drive near the Hermitage Athletics Complex and the addition of a trail connection within the complex.
Monroe County • Jackson Township – $500,000 for repairs to the Mountain View Bridge.
Montgomery County • Hatboro Borough – $597,719 for the replacement of the West Monument Bridge. • Upper Hanover Township – $1,977,846 for replacement of the St. Paul's Church Road Bridge over Macoby Creek. • Upper Providence Township – $3 million for the construction of a roundabout and a bridge replacement at Dreibelbis Road, Black Rock Road (Route 113), and Second Avenue. • West Norriton Township – $547,166 for signal upgrades at the intersection of Marshall Street and Forrest Avenue. • Whitpain Township – $1,463,300 for installation of a traffic signal at Skippack Pike (Route 73) and School Road and other intersection improvements.
Northampton County • City of Easton - $83,353 for intersection improvements at Pearl and Bushkill Streets.
Philadelphia County • City of Philadelphia - $1,430,320 for rehabilitation of five historic streets in the Washington Street West neighborhood.
Schuylkill County • Kline Township Supervisors - $216,022 to resurface, restripe, and trim branches over residential and commercial roadways in the township.
Susquehanna County • Borough of Forest City – $212,682 to revitalize the 600 Block of Main Street by completing sidewalk and streetscape reconstruction.
Union County • Union County Planning and Economic Development - $1,388,171 to replace six municipally owned bridges in Union County.
Washington County • Hidden Acres Holding Company, Inc. – $1 million for improvements to Morganza and McMurray Roads to prepare for the Cool Valley Development.
Wayne County • Wayne County - $825,000 for Route 191 and Spinner Road improvements.
York County • Carroll Township - $1,953,628 for constructing a one-lane roundabout with three slip lanes at the intersection of West Siddonsburg and Ore Bank roads.
For more information about Multimodal Transporation, visit penndot.pa.gov. MEDIA CONTACT:
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| Statewide | Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a significant investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 crucial transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania. The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives — ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for all Pennsylvanians
| | 1157 | | | 8/15/2024 2:30 PM | Investments demonstrate Administration's commitment to PA workers with requirement to hire local
Pennsylvania continues to lead the nation as one of the fastest states to open NEVI-funded chargers Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced $7.1 million in investments for Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. This funding represents another step in the Shapiro Administration's commitment to combatting climate change and providing travelers with transportation options that are cleaner, safer, more affordable, and built by Pennsylvanians. “With every investment in EV infrastructure, we make clean transportation options more accessible for Pennsylvanians," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "These awards will help move us to the next phase of EV rollout." Ten projects in nine counties across the state were selected to fill in the final gaps along Pennsylvania's Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC) following NEVI Round 1 and Round 1A. Charging stations will expand access to, and the reliability of, electric vehicle (EV) charging within Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has over 1,800 miles of AFCs. NEVI guidelines require funds first be used to "build out" designated AFCs (meaning there must be no more than 50 miles between stations and less than 1 mile from an AFC exit) and meet U.S. DOT minimum standards and requirements. The $7.1 million federal investment is part of the $171.5 million PennDOT will receive and distribute for EV charging infrastructure over five years through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Additionally, charging stations awarded in Round 1B will support the administration's commitment to hire local by requiring at least 50% of the total amount of labor performed during the project to be completed by workers who reside within 50 miles of the site. PennDOT will verify compliance via certified payroll records containing all workers' permanent residential addresses. Together with previously announced awards, Pennsylvania has committed NEVI funding to 91 projects across 43 counties. The Round 1B Funding Opportunity was designed to fill the final gaps in the AFCs that remained following Round 1 and Round 1A awards preparing the state to seek “fully built out" certification and begin the community investment phase. The NEVI funds support the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of charging sites. The PA NEVI program is a reimbursement program and recipients are required to provide a minimum 20% match. PennDOT received 39 unique funding submissions requesting over $27 million for this round of investments. Round 1B projects selected for conditional awards: Allegheny County: $601,284 to Giant Eagle, Inc. for a charging station at Giant Eagle in Pittsburgh (I-376, Exit 74)
Beaver County: $627,038 to Giant Eagle, Inc. for a charging station at GetGo in Monaca (I-376, Exit 39)
Bedford County: $705,195 to Francis Energy PA, LLC for a charging station at Pizza Hut in Breezewood (I-70, Exit 147)
Berks County: $945,555 to Sai Hamburg, LLC for a charging station at Square One Markets in Hamburg (I-78, Exit 29)
Bucks County - $640,618 to EVgo Services LLC for a charging station at Langhorne Square Shopping Center in Levittown (I-295, Exit 3)
- $820,154 to Wawa, Inc. for a charging station at Wawa in Quakertown (I-476, Exit 44)
Carbon County: $688,109 to Raceway Management Company, Inc. for a charging station at Burger King in White Haven (I-476, Exit 95)
Erie County: $786,408 to Francis Energy PA, LLC for a charging station at Comfort Suites in Edinboro (I-79, Exit 166)
Union County: $638,656 to Universal EV LLC for a charging station at Kavkaz Restaurant in Loganton (I-80, Exit 192)
Washington County: $641,076 to Spark Community Investment Company, LLC for a charging station at GetGo in Washington (I-70, Exit 17) For more information on NEVI funds in Pennsylvania visit the PennDOT website. Pennsylvania can compete for billions of dollars in federal funds across a wide range of federal grant programs through the BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). To help communities and organizations learn about these opportunities, PennDOT created a web page, www.penndot.pa.gov/IIJA, with details on federal grant opportunities to help municipalities, townships, and other community agencies with understanding the multiple transportation program grants that are available. The page includes Grant Alerts, guides, and links to important resources for local municipalities and organizations interested in pursuing federal funding opportunities. Information about state infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. Subscribe to local PennDOT news or statewide PennDOT news on the department's website. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
CONTACT: Zachary Appleby, zappleby@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | PennDOT announced $7.1 million in investments for Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. | | 1156 | | | 8/14/2024 3:30 PM | Action clears way for latest round of transportation improvements across Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA – The State Transportation Commission (STC) today adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP). The plan anticipates that $88 billion will be available over the next 12 years for improvements to roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, railroads, and active transportation — an increase of more than 5% from the 2023 TYP. The TYP, PennDOT's official mid-range planning tool, lists statewide planned projects across all modes of transportation and assigns funding over a 12-year period. The TYP also highlights some of PennDOT's initiatives and accomplishments over the past two years ranging from the modernization of train stations to implementing innovative strategies and the latest technologies to enhance safety and efficiency across a wide range of operations. “Transportation planning is a lengthy and collaborative process. By the time a new project starts in your neighborhood, it's already several years old," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “PennDOT is always seeking ways to improve transportation infrastructure, and we look forward to putting the next 12 years of improvements into motion for travelers around the state." The newly adopted program, which takes effect October 1, 2024, anticipates the following funding availability in the first four years of the TYP from federal, state, and local sources: - $16.4 billion for state highway and bridge projects
- $12.5 billion for public transit
- $352 million for multimodal projects
- $236 million for rail freight
- $175 million for aviation
Four Rural Planning Organizations, 19 Metropolitan Planning Organizations and one independent county partnered with PennDOT to review and develop the update. Now that the STC has adopted the update, it has been submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration for review. The FHWA coordinates with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review the plan's conformity with air quality requirements. Public input early in the TYP planning process played a key role in identifying investments in the various transportation modes. The State Transportation Commission is chaired by the PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and consists of ten appointed citizens as well as the majority and minority chairs of the state House and Senate Transportation committees. Pennsylvania State Law, Act 120 of 1970 requires PennDOT to prepare, update, and submit Pennsylvania's TYP every two years to the STC. For more information about the TYP, visit https://talkpatransportation.com/how-it-works/typ. If you have other questions or challenges, contact PennDOT's Bureau of Equal Opportunity to request help by emailing beodot@pa.gov or calling 717-787-5891; TTY (711). Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices." Information about the state's infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
CONTACT: Zachary Appleby, zappleby@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | he State Transportation Commission (STC) today adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP). | | 1155 | | | 8/12/2024 1:00 PM | Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourages motorists traveling to the Little League World Series in Williamsport to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel and alternate-route information available on a specialized web page at www.511PA.com/map/page/LLWS. The page continues Governor's Shapiro's commitment to providing digital services that are responsive, user-friendly, and accessible to every Pennsylvanian. Hosted through the department's www.511PA.com traveler information website, the page is dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on the primary travel routes to the event. Travel times and alerts are provided for: Route 15 south to Route 220 to Market Street (from north); Route 15 north (from south); Interstate 80 east to Route 220 north to Market Street (from west); and I-80 west to Route 15 north (from east). “511PA is a valuable tool to empower the public and minimize congestion," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “By providing this real-time information, motorists can more easily plan the route that works best for them as they travel to this exciting event." The page includes the average travel time for the primary route as well as one or two alternate routes. Users can see incidents, construction, traffic cameras, and traffic speeds on the map. PennDOT's Central Region Traffic Management Center is also supporting the Little League World Series by posting real-time travel information on dynamic message signs and transmitting audio messages on highway advisory radio systems to assist travelers. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Kuntch, jkuntch@pa.gov or 717-705-1551
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| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourages motorists traveling to the Little League World Series in Williamsport to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel and alternate-route information available on a specialized web page at www.511PA.com/map/page/LLWS. | | 1154 | | | 8/12/2024 9:00 AM | Harrisburg, PA – Today, PennDOT opened the public comment period for newly drafted guidelines for the operation of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on Pennsylvania roadways for the purposes of operations and testing. Draft guidelines establish minimum requirements for the certification and operations of HAVs operated by a driver, present in the vehicle or from a remote location, or without a driver (Driverless Operations). The draft guidelines were created in consultation with the AV industry and the Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee. The guidelines and instructions for submitting comments can be found on the PennDOT website. Pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S. § 8510.2, the comment period will be open for ten days and close August 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM. The HAV Advisory Committee was created in 2018 to advise and consult the Secretary of Transportation on each aspect of highly automated vehicles by developing technical guidance, evaluating best practices, reviewing regulations, and engaging in continuing research. The HAV advisory committee is comprised of state department, state and local elected officials, and industry and non-profit experts. Act 130 of 2022, signed into law November 2022, advanced Pennsylvania's position as a national leader in highly automated vehicle (HAV) research and development by providing for the regulation and operation of HAVs. The Act, which took effect in July 2023, provides a path toward commercial driverless operations of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) while providing provisions for certification, regulations, and safety. Act 130 designates PennDOT as the sole regulatory authority and directed the department to develop these guidelines for HAVs in the Commonwealth. The first set of Guidelines implementing Act 130 was completed in December 2023 and updated Publication 950 for HAV Operations with an HAV Driver present in the vehicle. When finalized, these guidelines will update and replace Publication 950. More information on automated vehicles, operations and testing, regulations and initiatives can be found on the PennDOT website. Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices." Information about the state's infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
MEDIA CONTACT: Zachary Appleby, zappleby@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | Today, PennDOT opened the public comment period for newly drafted guidelines for the operation of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on Pennsylvania roadways for the purposes of operations and testing. Draft guidelines establish minimum requirements for the certification and operations of HAVs operated by a driver, present in the vehicle or from a remote location, or without a driver (Driverless Operations). | | 1153 | | | 8/8/2024 2:55 PM | Heavy rains expected across PA tonight and tomorrow Harrisburg, PA – With heavy widespread rainfall anticipated across the state tonight into Friday night due to Tropical Storm Debby, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) remind Pennsylvanians to exercise caution during periods of heavy rain and be alert for potential flooding on roadways and in low-lying areas. Rain is expected to begin after midnight tonight and continue throughout Friday, wrapping up shortly after midnight. While the heaviest rain is expected to impact central Pennsylvania, periods of heavy rain are possible elsewhere in the Commonwealth. This intense rainfall is expected to cause flash flooding which includes roadways that may become impassable. "Our crews have been preparing for days by clearing out debris around drainage inlets and under bridges while readying equipment," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "With the forecast amount of rain, we remind the public to not drive on roads that are covered with water because even shallow, swiftly flowing water can wash a car from a roadway." Motorists should watch for ponding on roadways and flooding in poor drainage areas while traveling. “We are working with our state agency partners to be ready with any state resources that are needed to support county and local response to this storm," said PEMA Director Randy Padfield. “This is the time for everyone at home to make sure they're ready by reviewing their family emergency plans, making sure they have multiple ways to get severe weather alerts, and avoiding any unnecessary travel as conditions get worse." Have at least two ways to receive weather alerts, and know what actions to take when the National Weather Service issues an alert. A watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for hazardous weather to occur in the near future, giving you time to prepare for further action. You should pay close attention to changing conditions during a watch. A warning is issued when the hazardous weather is occurring, which is your trigger to take immediate action to keep you and your loved ones safe. PennDOT warns motorists not to drive across roads covered with water because even shallow, swiftly flowing water can wash a car from a roadway. Also, the roadbed may not be intact under the water. Never drive around barricades or signs on closed roads – Turn Around, Don't Drown. Anyone planning to travel should closely monitor weather conditions along travel routes. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts. Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices." Information about the state's infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
More information about how to prepare for any type of emergency, including specific information for people with access and functional needs or pets, is available on the Ready PA webpage.
CONTACTS:
Alexis Campbell, PennDOT, alecampbel@pa.gov
Ruth Miller, PEMA, ruthmiller@pa.gov # # #
| Statewide | With heavy widespread rainfall anticipated across the state tonight into Friday night due to Tropical Storm Debby, PennDOT and PEMA remind Pennsylvanians to exercise caution during periods of heavy rain and be alert for potential flooding on roadways and in low-lying areas. | | 1152 | | | 8/5/2024 1:55 PM | Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the application period for the grants under the Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) is now open. Pennsylvania ranks first in the country in the number of operating railroads, with 65, and ranks near the top in total track mileage, with more than 5,600 miles. In the 2023 grant period, the Shapiro Administration awarded $42.5 million for 25 rail freight projects supporting over 300 jobs statewide. PennDOT manages two grant programs: RTAP, a capital budget grant program funded with bonds; and RFAP, which is funded through the Multimodal Fund created by Act 89 of 2013. Both programs provide financial assistance for investment in rail freight infrastructure, with the intent of preserving essential rail freight service and stimulating economic growth through new or expanded rail freight service.
Eligible organizations can apply to either program on the application website now through 4:00 PM on Friday, August 30. Program information can be found on the PennDOT website and application questions should be directed to Harrison Warren at hwarren@pa.gov or 717-736-7150 and Steve Panko at stepanko@pa.gov or 717-787-1202. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
CONTACT: Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov or
717-783-8800
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| Statewide | PennDOT announced today that the application period for the grants under the Rail Transportation Assistance
Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program is now open.
| | 1151 | | | 8/1/2024 2:30 PM | Projects win awards for “Operations Excellence," “Best Use of Technology" and “Safety" Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is the recipient of three regional America's Transportation Awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary Mike Carroll reopened the highway to traffic on June 23, only 12 days after the crash, in part because of an innovative temporary mechanically-stabilized wall system. This innovative approach used a relatively new material consisting of recycled foamed glass aggregate manufactured in Eddystone, PA. This was the first time it had been used in an emergency. The repair "filled the gap" and allowed for a rapid highway reconstruction before a more permanent repair could be implemented.
PennDOT was recognized for its efforts during the Interstate 95 Cottman Avenue collapse in the category of Best Use of Technology & Innovation (small project), its innovative approach to mitigating congestion in the category of Operations Excellence (small project), and for traffic-signal and interchange upgrades in Washington County in the category of Safety (medium project).
On June 11, 2023, a fuel tanker truck carrying around 8,500 gallons of gasoline crashed on the northbound Cottman Avenue off-ramp from I-95 in the Mayfair Section of Philadelphia. The crash caused an explosion and intense fire. Additionally, the structure carrying the northbound lanes of I-95 collapsed, along with the steel beams carrying the southbound lanes, which were damaged beyond repair, closing the highway to the 160,000 average daily vehicles. Reopening similar highways in other states traditionally took several months to complete.
“The I-95 collapse in Philadelphia was a test of the department's ability to meet complex challenges with innovative solutions. We met that challenge," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "I'm proud to accept this award on behalf of the dedicated PennDOT staff who work tirelessly in service of Pennsylvanians."
In 11 corridors around Pennsylvania, PennDOT has rolled out active traffic management systems to collect and use crash data to reduce additional crash risk by automatically detecting congestion and relocating traffic to unaffected lanes. The automated queue protection system reduced crashes in the targeted corridors by 183 including 96 rear-end crashes, 86 injury crashes and seven fatal crashes when compared to the previous year's data.
"Road safety is the primary concern for the department," said Carroll. “Our crews are utilizing cutting-edge transportation technology to reduce crashes and improve outcomes."
In Washington County, PennDOT and local officials sought to reduce congestion on Route 18, a route heavily travelled by local users, commercial delivery services, and those accessing recreational areas. The project was expanded to a holistic redesign of the intersection at Route 844. The intersection was updated to include new crosswalks, coordinated traffic signals, pedestrian signal heads and push buttons, audible pedestrian signals and the consolidation of multiple driveway access points to alleviate additional turning movements to create safer access to properties.
The new interchange alleviates congestion along the corridor, supporting many additional modes of transportation. In addition, the new construction promotes pedestrian safety along the corridor.
More information on the winning projects can be found at: The America's Transportation Awards competition is sponsored by American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Automobile Association (AAA), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. State DOTs compete in three categories: Quality of Life/Community Development; Best Use of Technology and Innovation; and Operations Excellence. Each category is also designated by budget size. Projects are judged within their region.
Following the NASTO regional competition, the “Top 12" nationwide finalists will be announced in early September, featuring the three highest-scoring projects from each region. Those top contenders will then compete for the two 2024 America's Transportation Awards national prizes.
Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.gov/news or choose a region under “Regional Offices." Information about the state's infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. MEDIA CONTACT: Zachary Appleby, 717-783-8800 or zappleby@pa.gov # # #
| Statewide | he Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is the recipient of three regional America's Transportation Awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary Mike Carroll reopened the highway to traffic on June 23, only 12 days after the crash, in part because of an innovative temporary mechanically-stabilized wall system. This innovative approach used a relatively new material consisting of recycled foamed glass aggregate manufactured in Eddystone, PA. This was the first time it had been used in an emergency. The repair "filled the gap" and allowed for a rapid highway reconstruction before a more permanent repair could be implemented. | | 1150 | | | 7/31/2024 1:15 PM | Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll announced that 63 municipalities will receive over $30 million to support traffic signal upgrades, increasing safety and mobility across Pennsylvania's communities through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT's) “Green Light-Go" program, increasing safety and mobility across Pennsylvania's communities by relieving congestion and improving traffic flow. Many Green Light-Go grants help municipalities improve congestion and traffic flow by upgrading to newer technologies in detection – which in turn allow traffic signals to respond to real-time traffic demand. “Governor Shapiro has made clear that state government's top priority should be serving the people of our Commonwealth and improving the services we provide that make a difference in Pennsylvanians' lives. The safety improvements supported by the Green Light-Go program will help municipalities relieve congestion and traffic flow and keep Pennsylvanians moving safely and efficiently," said Secretary Carroll. “I'm proud that the Department of Transportation will continue to help our communities improve mobility for Pennsylvanians as we continue to deliver real results across the Commonwealth." Green Light-Go grants are provided as reimbursement to municipalities for updates to improve the efficiency and operation of existing traffic signals. These projects will be funded through the appropriation for fiscal year 2024-25. Grant funding through the Green Light-Go program may be utilized for a range of operational improvements including, but not limited to: light-emitting diode (LED) technology installation, traffic signal retiming, developing special event plans and monitoring traffic signals, as well as upgrading traffic signals to the latest technologies. Following is a list of approved projects: Allegheny County - Findley Township - $117,422 to replace controller, signing, vehicular and pedestrian heads at Cliff Mine Road and Summit Park Drive.
- Monroeville Borough - $247,025 for updated signal equipment Monroeville Boulevard at Ivanhoe Drive.
- Monroeville Borough - $114,369 for Municipality-wide Controller Modernization Project.
- Monroeville Borough - $522,743 for William Penn Highway (Route 0022/ Route 2048) Coordination Modernization Project.
- North Fayette Township - $187,208 for updated traffic signal equipment at intersection of Summit Park Drive at Chauvet Drive East/Lafayette Plaza.
- North Fayette Township - $201,720 for updated traffic signal equipment at intersection of Summit Park Drive at Chauvet Drive West/Home Drive.
- Ohio Township - $248,666 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at intersection of Mount Nebo Road (Route 4022) and Arndt Road.
- Pine Township - $302,700 for updated traffic signal equipment which spans five intersections along route 19 corridor in the Township.
- City of Pittsburgh - $2.32 million for modernization of traffic signal equipment at five intersections throughout the city.
- Ross Township - $241,448 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at intersection of Babcock Blvd. & Rochester Road.
- Ross Township - $312,134 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Babcock Blvd. & Thompson Run Road.
- Scott Township - $305,700 for upgrade of traffic signal equipment at the intersection of Bower Hill Road & Painters Run Road.
- Scott Township - $340,712 for upgrade of traffic signal equipment at Bower Hill Road & Rockhill Road.
- Swissvale Borough - $50,000 for traffic signal warrant study and possible signal removal at the intersection of Monongahela Ave & Schoyer Avenue.
- Wilkinsburg Borough - $600,252 for traffic signal equipment modernization at East Swissvale Avenue & Ross Avenue/Rebecca Avenue.
Berks County - Exeter Township - $184,624 for new controllers, backplates and detection upgrades at six intersections throughout the Township:
- Route 422/DeMoss Road & 47th Street intersection.
- Route 2039 & Circle Avenue.
- Route 2039 & Hearthstone Drive.
- Route 422 & EB/Route 2021.
- DeMoss Road & Private Driveways.
- Gibraltar Road & DeMoss Road.
- West Reading Borough - $157,554 for traffic signal equipment upgrades along the 7th Ave at Parkside Dr. North & Reading Avenue as well as along 8th Avenue at Hill Ave & Reading Avenue
Blair County - City of Altoona - $397,831 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at intersection of Logan Blvd. & Beale Avenue.
- Antis Township - $303,047 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at intersection of Tipton Road & East Pleasant Valley Blvd.
- Antis Township - $80,887 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at intersection of Route 865 & East Pleasant Valley Blvd.
- Logan Township - $405,206 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at various location throughout the Township.
Bradford County - Towanda Borough - $14,800 for traffic signal retiming along Main Street in the Borough
Bucks County - Doylestown Borough - $340,995 for modernization of signal equipment at W. State Street/W. Court Street & Clinton Street
- Doylestown Township - $184,240 for modernization of signal equipment at Pebble Hill Road & Edison Furlong Road (Route 2049) as well as Limekiln Road & Ferry Road.
- Doylestown Township - $242,700 to update traffic signal equipment at various location throughout the Township.
- Falls Township - $259,800 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Hood Blvd & Pennsbury High School.
- Riegelsville Borough - $412,160 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Easton Road (Route 0611) & Delaware Road (Route 1016)
- Upper Southampton Township - $445,214 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at County Line Road & Second Street Pike.
Butler County - Cranberry Township - $68,000 for update/replacement of two traffic signal cabinets on Route 228.
- Cranberry Township - $131,000 to upgrade signal video detection at Route 19, Route 228 & Rochester Road.
- Cranberry Township - $212,000 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Route 19 & Cranberry Fire Station Number Two.
Centre County - Benner Township - $168,220 for upgrade traffic signal equipment at intersections of Eagle Point, Amberleigh Lane, Stonecrest Dr. & Benner Pike (Route 150).
- College Township - $463,116 for updated traffic signal equipment at seven intersections including six intersections along Park Avenue (Route 3007) & one along University Dr. (Route 3022) in the Township.
- Ferguson Township - $258,590 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at intersection of North Atherton Street & Blue Course Dr./Clinton Avenue.
- State College Borough - $1.46 million for upgrading the Boroughs existing signal network communication system.
Chester County - West Whiteland Township - $262,930 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Lincoln Hwy & Ship Road.
Clearfield County - City of Dubois - $310,040 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Beaver Dr. & Liberty Blvd.
- Sandy Township - $485,016 for traffic signal improvements at Brady Street (Route 0219) & Dixon Avenue.
Crawford County - Conneaut Lake Borough - $291,560 for modernization of traffic signals at Water Street (Route 6) & 1st Street intersection.
Cumberland County - Carlisle Borough - $410,400 for the updating & optimization of traffic signal control equipment at 22 intersections along the critical Hanover Street (Route 0011, Route 0034) and High Street (Route 0011, Route 0074, Route 0641) corridors which intersect in downtown Carlisle.
- East Pennsboro Township - $240,440 for full modernization & replacement of the traffic signal at intersection of US Route 11 (Route 011) & Market Street including traffic counts and timings.
- North Middleton Township - $45,164 for upgrading traffic signal equipment at three intersections:
- Harrisburg Pike (Route 11) & Calvary Road.
- Harrisburg Pike (Route TE 11) & Post Road.
- Allen Road (Route 465) & Newville Road (Route 641).
Delaware County - Aston Township - $546,218 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at Concord Road (Route 3007), Pennell Road (Route 0452), and West Knowlton Road (Route 3022) also referred to as Five Points.
- Newtown Township - $283,946 for vehicle detection improvements at five existing intersections:
- West Chester Pike (Route 3) & Newtown Street Road (Route 252).
- West Chester Pike (Route 3) & Radnor Drive.
- West Chester Pike (Route 3) & Valley View Lane.
- Darby-Paoli Road (Route 252) & Whitehorse Road.
- Newtown Street Road (Route 252) & Goshen Road.
- Upper Chichester Township - $288,060 for full modernization of traffic signal located at intersection of Chichester Ave (Route 3007) & Bethel Road (Route 3017)/Thornton Road
- Yeadon Borough - $385,981 for modernizing existing intersection of Church Lane (Route 0013) and Baily Road.
Erie County - Fairview Township - $128,420 for updated traffic signal equipment on Route 20/Manchester Road in Western Erie County.
Indiana County - White Township - $542,708 for updated traffic signal equipment at Wayne Avenue (Route 4005/ Route 4422) & Indian Springs Road (Route 4005/ Route 4422).
Lancaster County - Adamstown Borough- $315,382 for traffic signal modernization at intersection of Willow Street (Route 1061) & North Reading Road (Route 272).
- East Hempfield Township - $246,420 for controller and detection upgrades along Harrisburg Pike at Hemlock Dr./LGH Dr. & at Good Dr.
- City of Lancaster – $793,272 to update/modernize pedestrian equipment, signal head replacement and conflict monitors throughout the City.
- Manheim Township - $40,000 for LED traffic signal replacement at various locations throughout the Township.
- Manheim Township - $175,280 to integrate Oregon Pike & Fruitville Pike corridors requiring seven peek controllers along Oregon Pike intersections range from Butler Ave to Valley Road and 11 intersections on Fruitville Pike, ranging from Buch Avenue to Keller Avenue.
- Quarryville Borough - $77,447 for upgrading the controller and detection equipment at South Church Street (Route 0222) & 4th Street.
Lehigh County - Upper Macungie Township - $289,440 for updated traffic signal equipment along Hamilton Blvd. (Route 6222) between Continental Drive & Lower Macungie Road
- Upper Macungie Township - $260,720 for updated traffic signal equipment along Tilghman Street (Route 1002) & Main Street (Route 1002)
Luzerne County - Butler Township - $26,400 left turn phase warrant study, design and left turn signal installation at Route 309 & Corporate Dr. intersection.
Mercer County - Hermitage City - $429,919 for full traffic signal modernization & coordination at Broadway Ave & Council Avenue, along with coordinated operation of the traffic signals at the intersection of Broadway Ave & Mercer Ave/Church Street/Emerson Ave intersections.
- Sharon City - $345,628 for traffic signals improvements at Service, Myers & Stambaugh Avenues as well as Smith Ave/Pine Hollow Blvd.
Montgomery County - Abington Township - $442,480 for full modernization of the existing traffic signal at intersection of Fitzwatertown Road (Route 2038) & Old Welsh Road (Route 2029).
- Collegeville Borough - $264,540 for updated detection and controller equipment at various locations within Collegeville Borough including:
- Main Street (Route 4031) & 5th Avenue.
- Main Street (Route 4031) & 3rd Avenue.
- 2nd Avenue (Route 0029) & Freeland Drive.
- 2nd Avenue (Route 0029) & Park Avenue.
- 2nd Avenue (Route 0029) & Wawa Driveway.
- Lower Gwynedd Township - $324,640 for upgrade of two traffic signals along Welsh Road, locations: Welsh Road & Evans Road as well as Welsh Road & Darden Drive.
- Lower Salford Township - $268,220 for modernization of the existing traffic signal at the Main Street (Route 0063) & Hunsberger Lane.
- Lower Salford Township - $442,464 for modernization of the existing traffic signal at the Main Street (Route 0063) & Maple Avenue.
- Towamencin Township - $310,520 for equipment upgrades 10 signals at intersections along Sumneytown Pike, Forty Foot Road & Bustard Road corridors.
- Whitemarsh Township - $495,652 for modernization of existing traffic signal equipment at Stenton Ave (Route 3003) & Butler Pike.
Northampton County - City of Easton - $79,158 for updating the controllers at three of the City's busiest intersections located at Northampton Street & 2nd Street, Street John's Street & W. Berwick Street, and Bushkill Street & N. 3rd Street.
- Palmer Township - $109,381 for controller updates, timing improvements, pedestrian signals and line striping at Park Avenue & State Route 248.
Northumberland County - Milton Borough - $392,963 for modernization of traffic signal equipment at the intersection of Broadway Street (Route 254) and Turbot Avenue.
Philadelphia County - Philadelphia City - $4.7 million to modernize 16 traffic signals along the 15th Street Corridor from Cumberland Avenue to Ridge Avenue in North-Central Philadelphia.
Snyder County - Monroe Township - $1.02 million for upgrades to three existing signalized intersections. The three intersections include Route 11 (US11/15) and Lori Lane, RO Route UTE 11 (US11/15) and Park Road (Route 1017), and Route 15 (US15) and Sunbury Road (Route 1021)/Victor Lane.
- Shamokin Dam Borough - $332,944 for traffic signal upgrade at 8th Avenue and Route 11 intersection.
Union County - Kelly Township - $592,600 for modernization of the signal equipment for the two intersections at US15 & Loan Road and US15 & Walter Drive.
- Lewisburg Borough - $376,528 for Multiple upgrades for traffic signals located along Market Street, includes four intersections Market & 2nd St, Market & 3rd Street, Market & 4th Street, Market & 7th Street.
York County - Hanover Borough - $328,120 for comprehensive upgrades to signal equipment at the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and two heavily utilized shopping centers.
A list of recipients, project descriptions, and the amount of state investment is also available on the PennDOT website. Information about state infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at https://www.projects.penndot.gov/. Subscribe to local PennDOT news or statewide PennDOT news on the department's website. Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook,and Instagram. CONTACT: Alexis Campbell alecampbell@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | 73 municipalities will receive over $30 million to support traffic signal upgrades, increasing safety and mobility across Pennsylvania’s communities through PennDOT’s “Green Light-Go” program. | | 1149 | | | 7/17/2024 1:00 PM | The Governor and PennDOT Secretary Carroll have advocated for this federal funding for the last year and a half – and this investment from the Biden Administration to replace the South Bridge is the largest grant in state history for a transportation project. The South Bridge carries more than 125,000 vehicles every day – serving as a critical corridor that drives commerce and connect Pennsylvanians to their medical appointments, jobs, and grocery stores. See more from today's event: https://pacast.com/m?p=26257
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, elected officials, and labor and local leaders to celebrate the Shapiro Administration securing the largest federal transportation grant received in Pennsylvania for the I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg. The $500 million Large Bridge Project grant through the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) competitive Bridge Investment Program will help replace the I-83 South Bridge, which connects downtown Harrisburg in Dauphin County to the west shore in Cumberland County. The bridge currently carries more than 125,000 vehicles over the Susquehanna River every day, 15 percent of which is truck traffic. “I'm proud to announce that thanks to our partnership with the Biden Administration, Pennsylvania has been awarded $500 million for the replacement of the I-83 bridge over the Susquehanna River. This is the largest federal grant for a single transportation project in Pennsylvania history – and it's a huge investment in this community and our Commonwealth," said Governor Josh Shapiro. “I-83 is a vital artery in central Pennsylvania that connects our communities on each side of the river, helping 125,000 Pennsylvanians get to their jobs, medical appointments, and grocery stores every day. For a year and a half, I have bothered the President and Secretary Buttigieg about this bridge – and because they listened to the good people of Pennsylvania, we will get this job done under the leadership of Secretary Carroll to connect our communities and grow our economy for decades to come." “When the Biden-Harris Administration took office in 2021, America faced a serious and worsening problem when it came to the condition of its bridges. Now we are seeing rapid progress in improving the condition of America's bridges, thanks largely to President Biden's historic infrastructure law," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “The number of bridges in good condition versus poor condition has already improved substantially under President Biden's leadership, and today I'm thrilled to be in Pennsylvania to announce funding to repair or replace 13 of America's largest and economically significant bridges, including the I-83 South Bridge right here in Harrisburg." “This grant to replace the I-83 South Bridge is a game-changing victory for all who live, work, and travel through South Central Pennsylvania," said U.S. Senator Bob Casey. “I pushed for this $500 million in funding from the infrastructure law because I know how important it is that this bridge remains safe and reliable for the many Pennsylvanians who count on it. Today, we're celebrating a truly generational investment in our infrastructure, our safety, our supply chains, and our communities." “PennDOT is immensely grateful for the advocacy of Governor Josh Shapiro, Sen. Casey, and our federal delegation in helping to secure Pennsylvania's largest ever federal transportation grant," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “We also thank President Biden, Secretary Buttigieg and our federal partners for this critical investment that will not only make travel on the South Bridge safer and more efficient but will also allow existing funds to accelerate other highway projects across Pennsylvania." “Construction is the surest sign of progress, and the expansion of the South Bridge will allow Harrisburg to reach new heights. More than 125,000 vehicles cross this bridge every day," said Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams. “It is a lifeline that supports our economy, and that of our neighbors on both sides of the Susquehanna River. The City is indebted to Governor Shapiro, Senator Casey, and Secretary Buttigieg for investing in Harrisburg in this truly impactful way." The I-83 South Bridge was built in 1960, widened in 1982 and is reaching the end of its serviceable lifespan, meaning that wear and tear requires more regular, frequent, and costly repairs. In addition to replacing the bridge, the Lemoyne interchange will be reconfigured, the S. 3rd Street bridge in Lemoyne will be replaced, and the viaduct from the Susquehanna River to Cameron Street including the Front Street/2nd Street interchange will be reconstructed. Through the project, the structure will be widened and modernized with improved shoulders, on- and off-ramps, and interchanges, which is anticipated to reduce congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety. The project's total estimated cost is $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion. Following this grant award, PennDOT will move the project into final design and procurement with construction beginning in 2026. Information on the project can be found on the project website at www.penndot.pa.gov/i83SouthBridge.
CONTACT:
Governor's Press Office: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov
PennDOT: Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov
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| Statewide | Governor Josh Shapiro joined U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, elected officials, and labor and local leaders to celebrate securing the largest federal transportation grant received in Pennsylvania for the I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg. | | 1148 | | | 7/9/2024 10:30 AM | The new 'Let Freedom Ring' design highlights Pennsylvania's place as the birthplace of American democracy and freedom as the Commonwealth prepares to be a central hub of activity to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
The first eight welcome signs are already installed in Adams, Bucks, Erie, Fulton,Monroe, Potter, Susquehanna, and Tioga counties – and another 29 signs will be installed across the Commonwealth in the coming months.
Harrisburg, PA – After Independence Day and following
his launch of Pennsylvania's
Great American Getaway tourism brand,
Governor Josh Shapiro today unveiled new Pennsylvania license plates and “Welcome to Pennsylvania" highway signs. The “Let Freedom Ring" designs celebrate Pennsylvania as the birthplace of American democracy and highlight the state's leading role in the celebrations of the United States in 2026. “Pennsylvania is the birthplace of our democracy, and as Governor, I have been focused on advancing real freedom across the Commonwealth," said
Governor Josh Shapiro. “With all eyes on Pennsylvania as we prepare to host our country's 250th birthday in 2026, our new license plates and welcome signs will celebrate the best of what the Commonwealth has to offer and show the country why Pennsylvania is the Great American Getaway and the birthplace of American freedom." The new designs complement the
Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway brand, underscoring that tourism is a key priority within the Governor's
economic development strategy. A report
unveiled by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office in March shows Pennsylvania's tourism industry generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs, contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes, and welcomed 192.4 million visitors in 2022 – and the nearly 72 million people who live within a four-hour drive of thousands of getaways and experiences in Pennsylvania will now see the new designs upon entering the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania is a premier weekend getaway destination within close driving proximity to major hubs along the East Coast – and our main streets and small towns, world class restaurants and bars, renowned historical sites, thrilling outdoor recreation, and top tier events and sports can be experienced in a single weekend. The new welcome signs installed at state-border entry points invite visitors and residents to celebrate Pennsylvania's legacy of and commitment to advancing real freedom. The first eight signs have been installed on U.S. 15 in Adams County; I-295 in Bucks County; I-90/the Ohio line in Erie County; I-70 in Fulton County; I-80 in Monroe County; Route 449 in Potter County; I-81 in Susquehanna County; and Route 1015 in Tioga County. Another 29 signs will be installed in the coming months.
Pennsylvanians
can also now sign up to receive an email update when the new license plates are ready to order in spring 2025. When the plates become available, an email will be sent explaining how vehicle owners can request one for their vehicle from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
Military,
special organization,
special fund, and
specialty plates without legislatively mandated designs will also be updated with the new design. When the plates become available, fee information will be included with replacement instructions on PennDOT's website and will vary based on plate type and any optional personalization. The department and its partners will use all existing
standard issue license plate inventory before transitioning to the new plate design. To sign up for updates on Pennsylvania's new license plate, click
here. To find inspiration for your next Great American Getaway in Pennsylvania, click
here. For more information on how the Shapiro Administration is strengthening our democracy and advancing real freedom in Pennsylvania, click
here.
CONTACT:
Governor's Press Office:
ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov
PennDOT: Alexis Campbell,
alecampbel@pa.gov
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| Statewide | After Independence Day and following his launch of Pennsylvania’s Great American Getaway tourism brand, Governor Josh Shapiro today unveiled new Pennsylvania license plates and “Welcome to Pennsylvania” highway signs. | | 1147 | | | 6/27/2024 5:00 PM | Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and Health (DOH), along with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner gathered today in Codorus State Park to urge safe and responsible celebration ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. “I'm pleased to join my colleagues to encourage Pennsylvanians to keep safety at the forefront this holiday weekend and all summer long," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Whether your plans this summer include hiking, biking, boating, or a backyard barbecue, PennDOT urges motorists to always plan ahead and designate a sober driver or arrange for alternate transportation. Never drive impaired!"
According to PennDOT data, in 2023 there were 38 alcohol-related crashes from July 4 through 6:00 AM July 5, resulting in two fatalities and 23 injuries. During the same time, there were 10 drug-related crashes, resulting in one fatality and eight injuries.
Last summer, from June through August, there were 2,375 crashes involving impaired driving, resulting in 116 fatalities and 1,575 injuries.
DCNR manages 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forest lands that permit recreational activities including boating and ATV riding. Pennsylvania ranks top five in the U.S. for ATV crashes, with many of those incidents involving alcohol.
Possessing, selling or consuming alcoholic beverages is prohibited on DCNR lands except at specially designated facilities operated or leased by the department. DCNR reminds visitors to practice safe behavior, follow recreation guidelines, and to comply with all posted safety signage.
“Whether in transit to and from our beautiful parks and forests or using a motorized vehicle to spend time in nature, we encourage all visitors to be responsible as we celebrate our independence," said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. “Safety is extremely important when spending time outdoors and we encourage visitors to always practice safe behavior when taking in nature on public lands."
Over the holiday period, the Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement will conduct checkpoints and roving patrols as part of the Fourth of July Impaired Driving Campaign. This effort is funded through PennDOT's statewide annual distribution of nearly $6 million from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for impaired driving enforcement.
“State troopers and municipal law enforcement officers remain vigilant for impaired driving behaviors and take a zero-tolerance approach toward motorists found under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances," said PSP Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris. “Celebrate the holiday safely by staying sober on the roads." Data from the Fish and Boat Commission shows that there were 39 boating-under-the-influence arrests in 2023.
Pennsylvania is a boating destination state, and boaters drive to and from their boating location. When an impaired boat operator gets behind the wheel to drive home, a BUI becomes a DUI.
“Boating while impaired affects judgment and can delay reaction time on the water no differently than if you were driving a car, with the additional risk of drowning," said PFBC Director of the Bureau of Law Enforcement Colonel Jeffrey Sabo. “Boating under the influence puts everyone at risk, including passengers and others enjoying the water." Besides the dangers of impaired driving, Pennsylvania residents should keep an eye out for other potential health concerns during Independence Day weekend.
“Many Pennsylvanians spend a lot of time outdoors for Fourth of July celebrations; wearing sunscreen helps protect skin from harmful UV rays, reducing the risk of sunburn and skin cancer," said Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “Choose sunscreens that are 'broad-spectrum' with UVA and UVB protection and have an SPF of at least 30. Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours if residents are in direct sunlight."
Additionally, spending extended periods of time outside when the weather is warmer can lead to heat-related illnesses. Older adults are especially susceptible to the intense heat. For information on preventing heat-related illnesses or identifying heat-related symptoms, visit the Department of Health's webpage.
“Summer is a very active time of year with an increase in social events that present more opportunities for alcohol use, in particular," said DDAP Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones. For individuals struggling with a substance use disorder or those in recovery, remember your support system, and do not hesitate to use them if needed. If you are alone and cannot access your support system, the Shapiro Administration's Get Help Now hotline is also a resource that is always available for help."
Individuals seeking substance use treatment or recovery resources can be connected to local substance use disorder (SUD) resources by calling the toll-free PA Get Help Now helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or by using Treatment Atlas, a free, online locator tool to help Pennsylvanians confidentially find SUD treatment that meets their needs. For Pennsylvanians celebrating at home this weekend, the Office of the State Fire Commissioner has launched a new fireworks safety campaign which can be seen across the state or online at osfc.pa.gov/fireworks. During today's event, the OSFC recommended the following precautions for handling fireworks to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience: - Never allow children to play with fireworks, even sparklers, which can burn at temperatures of 2,000 degrees, as hot as a blow torch. They are the number two cause of fireworks-related visits to the ER.
- Have a fire extinguisher, bucket of water, or hose handy in case of a fire.
- Never pick up or try to relight fireworks that have not fully ignited.
- Place any spent or “dud" fireworks in a bucket of water for several hours before throwing them away.
- Never use fireworks after consuming alcohol or other medications or substances that can impair judgment or the ability to react quickly to an emergency.
- Wear safety glasses.
- Know where each firework lands and make sure to clean up spent fireworks. Do not assume that a rocket or other airborne firework has landed safely and extinguished itself.
“Fireworks are capable of causing serious injury or death and must be treated with extreme caution," said Deputy State Fire Commissioner John “J.C." Tedorski. “In 2022, Fireworks were involved in more than 10,000 visits to the ER. And in 2018 fireworks started 19,500 fires and caused over $100 million in property damage. A few simple precautions can ensure that you are not contributing to these alarming statistics."
If you have travel plans this holiday weekend, “Know Before You Go" by checking the Holiday Travel Restrictions at www.511PA.com. While PennDOT will remove lane restrictions and suspend construction projects wherever possible, the Holiday Travel Restrictions shows interstate restrictions that will be in place during the holiday travel period.
Check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles in Pennsylvania by visiting www.511PA.com. The service, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. Motorists can also see active construction projects at www.511PA.com.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
To learn more about PennDOT's efforts to prevent impaired driving or other safety initiatives, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/Safety.
For more information about state parks and state forests, visit the DCNR website.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
For more information on the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, visit www.fishandboat.com.
For more information on the Office of the State Fire Commissioner's Fireworks Safety Campaign, visit osfc.pa.gov/fireworks. MEDIA CONTACTS: Andy DeBrunner, Office of the State Fire Commissioner, 717-649-7893 or adebrunner@pa.gov # # #
| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and Health (DOH), along with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner gathered today in Codorus State Park to urge safe and responsible celebration ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. | | 1146 | | | 6/27/2024 10:00 AM | Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver's license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services. A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2024 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT's On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays. Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional alerts on X. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
Contact: Craig Yetter, cryetter@pa.gov
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| Statewide | PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Independence Day | | 1145 | | | 6/18/2024 2:20 PM | Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today invited the public to comment on the draft 2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The program consists of projects around the state that support the Shapiro Administration's vision of a safe and reliable transportation network that connects Pennsylvanians to opportunities and services. The comment period will remain open until July 3, 2024. The draft 2025 STIP consists of a list of prioritized projects and project phases identified for federal, state, local, and private funding over a four-year period for capital improvements and includes 23 regional Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), the independent Wayne County TIP, and two statewide-managed programs, the Interstate Management Program and Statewide Initiatives TIPs. “Infrastructure that serves everyone requires input from everyone," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Planning for the future of transportation infrastructure is a complex process, and I encourage everyone to submit their comments and take part in this process." The draft, including an infographic providing an overview of the STIP process can be viewed at https://talkpatransportation.com/how-it-works/stip. Comments can be submitted by filling out the online comment form at TalkPATransportation.com or emailing a fillable form to RA-PennDOTSTC@pa.gov. The public may also call PennDOT to share their comments at 717-783-2262. If you have other questions or challenges, contact PennDOT's Bureau of Equal Opportunity to request help by emailing beodot@pa.gov or calling 717-787-5891; TTY (711). The STIP makes up the first four years of the 12-Year Program (TYP), Pennsylvania's mid-range planning tool. The TYP lists planned projects and associated funding for the next 12-year horizon. State Law requires PennDOT to prepare an update to Pennsylvania's TYP every two years and submit it for adoption to the State Transportation Commission (STC). The draft 2025 STIP will be adopted as part of the 2025 TYP update by the STC during the August 14, 2024, STC business meeting. After the 2025 TYP is adopted, PennDOT submits the draft 2025 STIP to the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and the US Environmental Protection Agency for a 45-day federal review period. Information about the state's infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.pa.gov/results . Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at https://www.projects.penndot.gov. Subscribe to local PennDOT news or statewide PennDOT news on the department's website. Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook, and Instagram. CONTACT: Zachary Appleby, zappleby@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | PennDOT today invited the public to comment on the draft 2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. | | 1144 | | | 6/17/2024 5:20 PM | Harrisburg, PA – At a ceremony today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented a group of employees from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) with Governor's Awards for Excellence in recognition of their response to the collapse of the bridge carrying Interstate 95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia on June 11, 2023. After the fire and collapse of the bridge carrying I-95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia in the early morning hours of June 11, 2023, the PennDOT District 6 team sprang into action. Immediately following the collapse, Governor Shapiro issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency, which allowed the team to mobilize contractors quickly to demolish the collapsed bridge and procure materials to build a temporary roadway, including locally made recycled foam glass aggregate. Thanks to the coordination between PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Biden Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the City of Philadelphia, and the around-the-clock work of the Philadelphia Building Trades and contractors, crews demolished the damaged roadway and built the temporary roadway and reopened I-95 to traffic 12 days after the fire and collapse - well ahead of experts' original predictions. “I'm incredibly proud that PennDOT and the District 6 team have been recognized with this award for their heroic efforts in getting I-95 reopened," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “These folks worked tirelessly under difficult circumstances and have demonstrated the creativity and innovative spirit of PennDOT." The honorees are all based in District 6, PennDOT's Philadelphia regional office: - Din Abazi, District Executive
- David Adams, Senior Civil Engineer Manager
- Louis Belmonte, Transportation District Executive
- Charles Davies, Senior Assistant District Executive, Design
- Andrew Firment, Highway Administration Program Manager 2
- Daniel Gleason, Transportation Construction Manager 3
- Daniel Graham, Senior Highway Maintenance Manager
- Francis Hanney, Senior Assistant District Executive, Operations
- Krys Johnson, Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1
- Brad Rudolph, Deputy Communications Director 2
- Harold Windisch, Senior Assistant District Executive, Construction
The tragedy and subsequent rebuild of I-95 were followed by people all over the world, thanks to the live 24/7 camera feedthat showed the construction progress. President Joe Biden, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, White House Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt and many other state and federal officials visited the site. The swift reopening exceeded everyone's expectations and created a sense of community and camaraderie in the Philadelphia community. The permanent repairs were completed and the bridge was fully opened to traffic on May 24, 2024, less than a year after the collapse. The Governor's Awards for Excellence recognize exemplary job performance or service that reflects initiative, leadership, innovation and increased efficiency. The PennDOT team was among 56 employees from 12 state agencies honored by Governor Shapiro at a ceremony today for exceptional accomplishments in 2023.
Contact: Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | At a ceremony today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented a group of employees from PennDOT with Governor's Awards for Excellence in recognition of their response to the collapse of the bridge carrying Interstate 95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia on June 11, 2023. | | 1143 | | | 6/12/2024 11:45 AM | Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. June 19, known as Juneteenth National Freedom Day, is an official annual observance in Pennsylvania. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas – the furthest point in the south – with news of the end of the Civil War. Juneteenth is a day to commemorate emancipation and the steps we've taken towards freedom. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver's license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services. A complete listing of PennDOT driver and photo license center closings in 2024 is available online. If you are planning to visit one of PennDOT's On-Line Messenger Service Centers, please call ahead for hours of operation during holidays. Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional alerts on X. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram. Contact: Brandon Glorioso, brglorioso@pa.gov # # #
| Statewide | All PennDOT driver license and photo centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. | | 1142 | | | 6/11/2024 9:40 AM | The Shapiro Administration continues efficiently driving out federal funding and building critical transportation infrastructure ahead of other states Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that a federally-funded electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Emlenton, PA, is now open to the public following expansion under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The charging station is the second opened in Pennsylvania as part of the NEVI program, with the Commonwealth becoming only the third state to open multiple NEVI-funded stations after New York and Ohio. The Shapiro Administration – reinforcing its commitment to combatting climate change and providing Pennsylvania drivers with reliable, green transportation options – also recently announced conditional awards for Round 1A of NEVI project funding. "After being one of the first states in the nation to begin construction on an EV charging station under the NEVI program, we're now getting even more done," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, our investments in electric vehicle infrastructure are paving the way to a greener, cleaner future with more options available for Pennsylvania travelers." The charging station was installed at Emlenton Truck Plaza at the Route 38 exit (Exit 42) on I-80 in Venango County and will support a total of four ports capable of providing 150 kW of power to four vehicles simultaneously. The total NEVI funding awarded to the project was $456,318. 6406 Truck Plaza LLC will own and operate the charging station. While charging, customers will have access to the plaza's amenities. The plaza is open 24/7 and is a Pilot dealer location. "Pennsylvania is leading the way in building out its EV charging network and opening its second NEVI-funded EV charging station, advancing the President's goal of installing 500,000 EV chargers by 2030," said Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt. "Thanks to historic investments from the President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, states like Pennsylvania and their private sector partners are quickly and efficiently deploying EV charging infrastructure." NEVI funding supports the Commonwealth and federal goal of expanding EV charging along the previously designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) (see a of AFCs here). Pennsylvania has over 1,800 miles of AFCs. Per guidance from U.S. DOT, NEVI formula funds must first be used to "build out" designated AFCs (meaning there must be no more than 50 miles between stations and less than 1 mile from an AFC exit) and meet U.S. DOT minimum standards and requirements. “Pennsylvania is stepping out as a NEVI leader by demonstrating how federal funds can strengthen existing EV charging stations to deliver fast, reliable, and equitable infrastructure." said Executive Director of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Gabe Klein. “The latest NEVI station also highlights Pennsylvania's plan to further enable east-west charger connectivity to reduce critical corridor gaps and ensure EV drivers can charge and travel seamlessly across the state." “We're excited to be the second NEVI-funded EV charging station to open in the great state of Pennsylvania. The new ports will provide a much needed location for travelers along I-80," said 6406 Truck Plaza Owner Ed Yasechko. “Our partner, Charge Point, has a great network and excellent uptime. Along with Fast Charging, customers can enjoy a fully-stocked travel store, Travelodge Hotel, 5 PA video gaming terminals, and the Plaza Restaurant, home of America's Worst Apple Pie." The PA NEVI program includes multiple rounds of funding. During Round 1, of which the Emlenton station was awarded, the focus was on building out the AFC network along the interstates to meet the NEVI requirements. PennDOT recently announced conditional awards for Round 1A of NEVI funding which will help fill the remaining gaps along the AFC network. A list of Round 1A awards is available on PennDOT's website. Additionally, PennDOT recently announced the opening of NEVI Round 1B to close remaining gaps in the state's AFC network. Once AFCs are fully built out, PennDOT will shift to expanding EV chargers to Pennsylvania's community charging infrastructure. Pennsylvania can compete for billions of dollars in federal funds across a wide range of federal grant programs through the BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). To help communities and organizations learn about these opportunities, PennDOT created a web page, www.penndot.pa.gov/IIJA, with details on federal grant opportunities to help municipalities, townships, and other community agencies with understanding the multiple transportation program grants that are available. The page includes Grant Alerts, guides, and links to important resources for local municipalities and organizations interested in pursuing federal funding opportunities. Information about state infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.
CONTACT: Zachary Appleby, zappleby@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | PennDOT today announced that a federally-funded electric vehicle charging station in Emlenton, PA, is now open to the public following expansion under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure) program. | | 1141 | | | 6/10/2024 11:00 AM | Project created new jobs and was made possible by Governor Shapiro's budget and the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Newly unveiled tool allows airports to view the local economic impact of potential facility updates Toughkenamon, PA – On the heels of a recent state investment in 10 Pennsylvania airports, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, and the Federal Aviation Administration today unveiled a new Aviation Economic Impact Calculator that will allow airports to view the economic impact of potential facility updates and activities. The event was held at New Garden Flying Field in Chester County at a recently completed nearly $1 million terminal expansion project that was made possible with Governor Josh Shapiro's 2023-24 budget and the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). “As chair of the Pennsylvania chapter of the Aerospace States Association, I'm excited to highlight the tremendous economic impact that the aerospace and aviation industries have on the Commonwealth," said Davis. “Pennsylvania's public-use airports are a vital part of our transportation infrastructure, and we're making smart, strategic investments in our airports to create even more jobs and economic growth." PennDOT created the new tool to allow Pennsylvania's 120 public-use airports to calculate updated impacts for their facility based on changes in airport activity, business tenants, and visitor spending. The calculator produces estimates of economic impact, including employment, payroll, and output. PennDOT encourages airports to join a training webinar on Tuesday, June 25, from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM to learn about the tool. Meeting information is on the department's website. “This new resource and this project are prime examples of the Shapiro Administration's laser focus on growing our economy through transportation," Carroll said. “Pennsylvania's aviation industry provides significant economic benefits and we're pleased to help make it easier for them to plan for and increase their regional impact." The New Garden Flying Field (FAA identifier N57) project demonstrates Governor Josh Shapiro's commitment to local economies after last year's state budget secured an additional $1.6 million for aviation, building to a total of $8 million over five state fiscal years. Additionally, Pennsylvania airports will receive over $70 million each year from the BIL through 2026 and the Governor's commitment ensures that PennDOT can match those funds. “These grants not only invest in the physical infrastructure of our airports, but also in strengthening safety and improving efficiency and accessibility for travelers, and help the economy thrive," said FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. The airport's terminal project was made possible by $859,138 in BIL funding, $64,046 in state funding, and $31,416 in local funding. The 2,000 square-foot terminal expansion provided a public lounge, ADA improvements, and additional storage space. The airport hired a new receptionist and mechanic because of the expansion. “Starting with New Garden Township in 2009 as the Aviation Director, I was the only airport employee. We now have 12 employees and eight independent contractors making up our Aviation Team," New Garden Aviation Director Jonathan Martin said. “This BIL terminal project has given us the opportunity to modernize and update our Aviation Center with much needed ADA compliant bathrooms, electrical utilities, storage, and easy access for visiting public. Aviation has a bright future at N57 and we look forward to continuing the goal of becoming not just an airport in the community but a pillar of our community, driving the aviation economic engine within the region." Pennsylvania's robust aviation industry employs over 226,000 people, provides nearly $12.5 billion in payroll and employment benefits, and has a $34 billion annual economic impact. In addition to providing travel options, airports also facilitate services such as air cargo and freight, police and law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighting, and disaster and emergency response. For more information on aviation in Pennsylvania visit www.penndot.pa.gov. Subscribe to statewide PennDOT news and traffic alerts or choose a region to subscribe to. Information about the state's infrastructure and results the department is delivering for Pennsylvanians can be found at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Waters-Trasatt, ewaterstra@pa.gov or Alexis Campbell, alecampbel@pa.gov, 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | On the heels of a recent state investment in 10 Pennsylvania airports, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, and the Federal Aviation Administration today unveiled a new Aviation Economic Impact Calculator that will allow airports to view the economic impact of potential facility updates and activities. The event was held at New Garden Flying Field in Chester County at a recently completed nearly $1 million terminal expansion project that was made possible with Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2023-24 budget and the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). | | 1140 | | | 6/7/2024 11:00 AM | Additional corridor proposal period closes August 2
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today made an additional corridor-group eligible for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Round 1B funding. The proposal period for the newly added corridor-group will close on August 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. The proposal period for the 14 previously announced Round 1B corridor-groups, opened on May 13, will remain on-schedule and close July 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. The additional corridor group, 70B, includes exit 149 (Breezewood) through exit 168 (Warfordsburg), near the Maryland border. The Round 1B Funding Opportunity and additional materials for proposers' reference and use are available on PennDOT's Apply for NEVI Funds web page. The PA NEVI program includes multiple rounds of funding. Round 1B will focus on closing the last remaining gaps along the state's Alternative Fuel Corridors for electric vehicle (EV) charging following Round 1 and 1A project selections. A complete map of priority locations eligible for Round 1B funding can be found here. Funds for the PA NEVI program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain EV charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania. The NEVI funding supports the commonwealth and federal goal of expanding EV charging along the previously designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) (list) and Interstate lookalikes. Pennsylvania has over 1,800 miles of AFCs. Per the guidance from U.S. DOT, NEVI formula funds must first be used to “build out" designated AFCs (no more than 50 miles between stations and less than 1 mile from an exit) and meet U.S. DOT minimum standards and requirements. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development's eGrants system by August 2, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT for corridor-group 70B. For more information on NEVI funds in Pennsylvania, visit the PennDOT website. Pennsylvania can compete for billions of dollars in federal funds across a wide range of federal grant programs through the BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). To help communities and organizations learn about these opportunities, PennDOT created a web page, www.penndot.pa.gov/IIJA, with details on federal grant opportunities to help municipalities, townships, and other community agencies with understanding the multiple transportation program grants that are available. The page includes Grant Alerts, guides, and links to important resources for local municipalities and organizations interested in pursuing federal funding opportunities Information about state infrastructure in Pennsylvania, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at https://www.projects.penndot.gov/. Subscribe to local PennDOT news or statewide PennDOT news on the department's website. Find PennDOT news on X, Facebook,and Instagram. MEDIA CONTACT: Zachary Appleby, zappleby@pa.gov or 717-783-8800
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| Statewide | The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today made an additional corridor-group eligible for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Round 1B funding. The proposal period for the newly added corridor-group will close on August 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. The proposal period for the 14 previously announced Round 1B corridor-groups, opened on May 13, will remain on-schedule and close July 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. | | 1139 | | | 6/6/2024 11:00 AM | REAL ID-compliant ID required for commercial flights beginning May 7, 2025 Harrisburg, PA – At an event at the Harrisburg International Airport today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) joined the federal Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) and the Harrisburg International Airport to remind Pennsylvanians that starting May 7, 2025, they will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities. To date, PennDOT has issued more than 2.3 million REAL ID products. “The REAL ID enforcement deadline is quickly approaching," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “REAL ID is optional in Pennsylvania, but if you think you'll need one - especially if you plan on flying – we recommend that you start the process now." REAL ID is a federal law that affects how states issue driver's licenses and ID cards acceptable for federal purposes, like boarding a commercial flight or entering certain federal facilities.
“REAL ID is a coordinated effort by the federal government to improve the reliability and accuracy of driver licenses and identification cards," said TSA Federal Security Director Karen Keys-Turner. “The improvements are intended to inhibit terrorists' ability to evade detection by using fraudulent identification." Pennsylvanians can obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID card by presenting documents for verification and processing at any PennDOT driver license center. Federal regulations require that to be issued a REAL ID-compliant product, PennDOT must verify the below documents: - Proof of Identity: examples include an original or certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics with a raised seal/embossed or a valid, unexpired U.S. Passport.
- Proof of Social Security Number (proof must display currently legal name and full nine digits of the Social Security Number): examples include a Social Security card, a W-2 form, an SSA-1099 form, a non-SSA-1099 form or a pay stub.
- Two Proofs of Current, Physical PA Address: examples include a current, unexpired PA driver's license or identification card, vehicle registration or a utility bill with the same name and address.
- Proof of all Legal Name Changes (if current legal name is different than what is reflected on proof of identity document): examples include a certified marriage certificate(s) issued by the County Court for each marriage, court order(s) approving a change in legal name or amended birth certificate issued by the State Office of Vital Records/Statistics. If the customer's current name is the same as what is reflected on proof of identity document (usually birth certificate or passport), they do not need to show proof of legal name changes.
“We are encouraging every Pennsylvanian to get a REAL ID as soon as possible," said Harrisburg International Airport Executive Director Timothy J. Edwards. “We do not want anyone to arrive at the TSA Checkpoint at Harrisburg International Airport being denied access to their flight because they don't have an approved form of Identification. Even if you aren't planning to fly anytime soon, you need to get a REAL ID. Should a distant family emergency, or any other kind of last-minute travel need arise, without a REAL ID, quickly flying to that location will not be an option." To get a REAL ID product, customers have three options: - Customers who received their first Pennsylvania driver's license, learner's permit, or photo ID card AFTER September 1, 2003 may already have their REAL ID documentation on file with PennDOT and can both apply for REAL ID pre-verification and order their REAL ID-compliant product online and it will be mailed to them within 15 business days.
- Visit any PennDOT Driver's License Center that is open for driver license services, have their documents verified and imaged, and their REAL ID product will be mailed to them within 15 business days.
- Visit one of 13 REAL ID Centers and receive their REAL ID product over the counter at the time of service.
When a customer gets their first REAL ID product, they will pay a one-time fee of $30, plus a renewal fee (the current renewal fee is $39.50 for a four-year non-commercial driver's license or $42.50 for a photo ID). The expiration date of their initial REAL ID product will include any time remaining on their existing non-REAL ID product, plus an additional four years, unless the customer is over 65 and has a two-year license. This expiration date structure means that the customer won't lose time that they've already paid for. After the initial REAL ID product expires, the customer will pay no additional fee beyond regular renewal fees to renew a REAL ID product. PennDOT also announced that “PennDOT Pop-Up" booths will be at various community events throughout the next year to assist with REAL ID opt-ins. Customers will have multiple opportunities statewide to obtain information about the REAL ID program, as well as the ability to opt-in, if desired. Pre-Verified customers may visit a “Pop-Up" to order their product and it will be mailed to them within 15 business days. Customers without the required documents on file can bring them to a “Pop-Up" to have them verified and imaged and may then order a REAL ID product to be mailed to them. For a full list of driver license centers and the services offered, please visit the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services website. For more information on REAL ID in Pennsylvania, visit PennDOT.pa.gov/REALID. For REAL ID information from the Department of Homeland Security, visit dhs.gov/real-id. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver's license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; REAL ID pre-verification; and driver exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online services. Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional alerts on X. Follow PennDOT on X and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contact: Brandon Glorioso, brglorioso@pa.gov, 717-787-0485
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| Statewide | At an event at the Harrisburg International Airport today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) joined the federal Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) and the Harrisburg International Airport to remind Pennsylvanians that starting May 7, 2025, they will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities. To date, PennDOT has issued more than 2.3 million REAL ID products. |
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