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Shapiro Administration Shares Resources for Visitors, Motorists Ahead of April 8 Solar Eclipse

New traveler information page established to help visitors planning trips to northwest PA for unique viewing opportunity

03/15/2024
In advance of the solar eclipse that will darken skies across all of Pennsylvania on April 8, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) are advising residents to plan ahead, especially those living in or traveling to the Northwest Region.

PennDOT Announces Update for Automated School Bus Enforcement

Updated when Gov. Shapiro signed SB 851, law now allows vehicle owners to contest liability virtually or in-person with a PennDOT Hearing Officer

03/08/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has published updated Program Guidelines for School Bus Side Stop Signal Arm Enforcement Systems to the PennDOT website, with further instructions for vendors on the hearing process, as well as other guidance and key reminders related to the program. Frequently Asked Questions and a list of PA Approved School Bus Side Stop Signal Arm Enforcement Systems can also be found online.<br><br>

ICYMI: What Leaders in Both Parties Are Saying About PennDOT’s Ability to Get Stuff Done for All Pennsylvanians

03/08/2024
This week, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll and PennDOT’s executive team testified before the state House and Senate Appropriations Committees about Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle praised Secretary Carroll and PennDOT for its ongoing work to provide Pennsylvanians with a safe and reliable transportation network.

PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce the Start of Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program

03/05/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), today started enforcement of the statewide Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program. Previously referred to as Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement, the initial five-year pilot program was made permanent when Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1284 into law on December 14, 2023. Act 38 of 2023 reaffirmed Shapiro’s commitment to public safety and built on his promise to ensure every Pennsylvanian feels safe in their community, including on the roadways.

Shapiro Administration Invests $467 Million in Liquid Fuels Funds to Maintain Municipalities’ Roadways

03/04/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its investment of $467.2 million in liquid fuels payments to help municipalities across the Commonwealth maintain their roads and bridges.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Presidents Day

02/13/2024
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, February 17, 2024, through Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day.&nbsp; <br><br>

Shapiro Administration Secures $5 Million Federal Investment to Improve EV-Charging Reliability Across the Commonwealth

01/19/2024
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll today announced that dozens of existing electric vehicle (EV) charging sites will be repaired or replaced through a new, $5 million federal investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). With continued Commonwealth investments combined with federal infrastructure programs, the Shapiro Administration is continuing its work to address climate change, grow the Commonwealth’s economy and ensure that Pennsylvania is ready for the next generation of transportation, one that will be cleaner, safer, more affordable, and more reliable than ever before.

PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Urge Motorists to Exercise Caution in Coming Winter Weather Event

Vehicle restrictions planned during storm

01/18/2024
Ahead of anticipated snow across the state tonight into tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Additionally, the agencies will implement various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm.

Shapiro Administration Reminds Motorists to Exercise Caution in Coming Weather Event

Snow, rain, and high winds expected; vehicle restrictions planned during storm

01/08/2024
Ahead of anticipated winter weather across the state tomorrow into Wednesday, which will turn to heavy rain with high winds and the potential for flooding, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Additionally, PennDOT and PTC will implement various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm due to anticipated high winds.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

01/08/2024
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, January 13, 2024, through Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Shapiro Administration Receives over $140 Million in Federal Funds to Expand Passenger Rail Across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania receives $143 million for infrastructure improvements to the Keystone West line between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, up to $1.5 million in Corridor ID funds for passenger rail development along the Keystone line and in Scranton, Reading

12/08/2023
Today, Governor Shapiro announced over $140 million in passenger rail investments through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP-National) grant program and the Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) program.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

11/17/2023
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, November 23 and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.&nbsp;

Shapiro Administration Promotes Holiday Travel Safety

Operation Safe Holiday kicks off today with the "Click it or Ticket" Thanksgiving Enforcement Mobilization, aiming to keep Pennsylvania's youngest travelers safe on the road

11/13/2023
With holiday travel just around the corner, the Shapiro Administration is reminding drivers to wear their seat belts, drive sober, and eliminate distractions behind the wheel.
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