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Contents: May 2009

Getting Smart About Transportation
PennDOT's smart transportation initiative links land use and transportation planning, with the ultimate goal of developing partnerships along the way between the state and local governments to create livable communities.

Sharing Services Among Townships
PSATS' recent intergovernmental cooperation survey shows that working with neighboring municipalities and sharing services and equipment is an everyday practice for many townships.

Designing Bridges to Fit Their Environment
Engineers are using context-sensitive design principles to make sure bridges reflect community values.

Hitting the Road with Soybeans
Soy-based road sealants and dust suppressants are proving to be viable alternatives to petroleum-based products for townships.

Grabbing a Piece of the Stimulus Pie
Although transportation funds from the federal stimulus package have bypassed townships, there is still hope for local projects that have an environmental focus.

Changing with the Times
In an interview with the News, Acting Secretary of Community and Economic Development George Cornelius said that education, diversity, and government adaptation are the keys to Pennsylvania's future.

Testifying on Behalf of Townships
PSATS recently updated state lawmakers on the Association's top legislative priorities and asked for their support on various township-related issues, such as transportation funding.

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