Yesterday, the Board of Directors of the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) adopted the 2022 platform for Congressional and other Federal issues including policies by Executive agencies and orders. Each PSATS member township is also a member of […]
CFA Accepting Grant Applications for Multimodal Transportation Fund 
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is also accepting grant applications for its Multimodal Transportation Fund until July 31. Note this is different than the Multimodal Transportation Fund through the state Department of Transportation. The CFA Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to […]
Power of One Opportunity
PSATS is looking for volunteers for Wednesday, April 13 starting at 9am. Volunteers would be helping to stuff welcome totes for the PSATS Conference. If you or anyone in your township would like to volunteer, please contact Casey Eisenhart at […]
PennDOT Build a Better Mousetrap
PennDOT Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Build a Better Mousetrap competition application is due May 6, 2022! There is a link to the application on the LTAP homepage under “News”, or use this link 2022 Application. Have you or one […]
Reminder: DCNR Grant Funding Available for ATV, Snowmobile Trails
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is accepting grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails and facilities. Applications are […]
Reminder: Today Is Deadline for 2022 Road and Bridge Safety Improvement Awards Contest
Today is the deadline to apply for the 2022 Road and Bridge Safety Improvement Awards. Cosponsored by PSATS, PennDOT, and the Pa. Highway Information Association, the awards recognize the best road safety or bridge improvement projects undertaken in Pennsylvania. Eligible […]
LBFC Extends Deadline for Lawsuit Survey
Townships that have not already done so now have a few more days (until March 11) to complete a critical survey that could help provide the data necessary to keep lawsuits and liability insurance from getting even more expensive for […]
Large-Scale Solar Webinar Offered March 15
Penn State Extension is offering a free webinar for local officials to discuss concerns and answer questions related to utility-scale solar energy systems, environmental positives and negtives, and local ordinances dealing with solar energy. The webinar will be held March […]
Backyard Stream Repair Series Aimed at Property Owners Offered
Landowners with a stream on their property, or anyone interested in streambank repair, can benefit from a live, five-part webinar series offered by Penn State Extension in March, beginning March 15. The program is aimed at owners of smaller properties […]
Learn more about Active Transportation Planning
PennDOT Connects Introduction to Active Transportation: This drop-in will introduce you to the important concepts for active transportation. To have success with active transportation planning, we need to first understand what it is and which nonmotorized transportation modes should we […]