The state Department of Transportation data show that fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased at about 33 locations that were previously traffic signals or stop sign intersections. The data shows that suspected serious injuries dropped by 76%, suspected minor injuries decreased […]
Reminder: Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program Application Period Ends 9/30
The new 2022-2023 state budget includes an additional $5 million for grants to municipalities to install and maintain traffic signal technologies at traffic control signals that will be connected to a central location at the state Department of Transportation using […]
Reminder: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Opportunity
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five years. In fiscal year 2022 (FY22), up to $1 billion is available. The […]
State Transportation Commission 2023 12-Year Program Adopted 
The State Transportation Commission, the state Department of Transportation, and the Commonwealth’s Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations have finalized adoption of Pennsylvania’s 2023 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP). The TYP is PennDOT’s mid-range planning tool used to identify and prioritize transportation […]
Reminder: Traffic Signal Modernization Grants Available 
The 2022-2023 state budget includes an additional $5 million for grants to municipalities to install and maintain traffic signal technologies at traffic control signals that will be connected to a central location at the state Department of Transportation using the […]
PennDOT Offers Select Drivers Facing Suspension Second Chance
The state Department of Transportation is now allowing select driving facing a suspension due to accumulation of points on their driving records or for a conviction of excessive speeding to have a second chance. If chosen, drivers must successfully complete […]
Pa Interstate Bridge Tolling Plan Dead
With the deadline passing to appeal the Commonwealth Court ruling stopping the Wolf Administration Bridge Tolling plan, PennDOT has quietly announced it accepts the legislative action of Act 84 and will not be appealing to the State Supreme Court. This […]
Reminder: Deadline Approaching for Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Applications
The Commonwealth Financing Authority is 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 encourage […]
PennDOT Extends Deadline for Feedback on Interstate Charging Stations
The state Department of Transportation has extended the date for stakeholders to complete a survey until Friday, July 8, on the department’s plans to place electric vehicle charging stations with federal funding. The stations will be prioritized at every 50 […]
PennDOT Undecided on Appealing Bridge Tolling Plan End 
The Commonwealth Court granted a petition for summary relief and has determined that the state Department of Transportation’s plans to toll and rebuild nine major bridges under the Major Bridge P3 Initiative across the state are void, having been approved […]
