State Collections Below Estimates for September

Posted on October 3, 2023 |

The Independent Fiscal Office and State Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for September. The state collected $4.06 billion in General Fund revenues for September, 3.9% below the IFO’s official estimate. Personal income tax quarterly collections were 5.1%…

Statewide Active Transportation Summit: Bikes & Beyond 

Posted on November 3, 2022 |

The Statewide Active Transportation Summit: Bikes & Beyond will be held Saturday, November 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. This event is hosted by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, Bicycle South Central PA,…

Statewide Active Transportation Summit Slated: Bikes & Beyond 

Posted on October 26, 2022 |

The Statewide Active Transportation Summit: Bikes & Beyond will be held on Saturday, November 12, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. This event is hosted by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, Bicycle South Central…

PennDOT Data Shows Roundabout Reduce Fatalities

Posted on September 20, 2022 |

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

Posted on September 15, 2022 |

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

Posted on August 29, 2022 |

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

Posted on August 25, 2022 |

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 

Posted on August 22, 2022 |

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

Posted on August 17, 2022 |

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

Posted on August 5, 2022 |

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…