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Shapiro Administration’s Response to I-95 Collapse Named America’s Transportation Awards Finalist

Crews reopened I-95 to traffic just 12 days after the fire and collapse - well ahead of experts' original predictions

09/13/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that its response to the collapse of the bridge carrying Interstate 95 over Cottman Avenue in northeast Philadelphia last year has been named one of the Top 12 finalists in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition.

PennDOT Invites Public Comment on Plan for Expanded Electric Vehicle Charging Support, Funding Distribution

Community EV framework supports Administration’s goal to make EVs more accessible to Pennsylvanians

09/04/2024
As the Shapiro Administration continues its rapid deployment of federal electric vehicle (EV) charging investments, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today invited the public to submit feedback on the agency’s proposal to invest in EV charging infrastructure in communities statewide. The survey can be found on the PennDOT website and will remain open until October 11 at 11:59 PM.

PennDOT, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Announce ‘Young Ambassadors’ for Third Year

40 students selected throughout Pennsylvania

08/30/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) today announced the 2024-2025 cohort of Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania. The program, administered by KPB, is designed to grow community stewards and civic leaders by engaging and empowering young Pennsylvanians to keep their communities healthy and become ambassadors for a shared vision of a clean and beautiful Pennsylvania.

Shapiro Administration Urges Responsible Designated Driving Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

08/29/2024
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and safety partners gathered today at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday.

PennDOT Secretary Completes Visits to Teams in all 67 Counties, Highlighting the Shapiro Administration's Commitment to Delivering in Every Community Across Pennsylvania

​Secretary Carroll becomes first PennDOT secretary to visit employees in every county

08/27/2024
With visits today in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll today became the first PennDOT secretary to visit team members in all 67 counties, demonstrating the Shapiro Administration's dedication to delivering in all corners of Pennsylvania.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Labor Day

The centers will be closed Saturday, August 31, through Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.

08/26/2024
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, August 31, 2024, through Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.

Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth

Administration funds 66 transportation projects in 32 counties; the next round of applications opens September 23.

08/19/2024
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced a significant investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 crucial transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania. The funding will be allocated towards highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives — ensuring a safe and reliable transportation system for all Pennsylvanians

Shapiro Administration Enhances 511PA to Assist Travelers to Little League World Series

08/12/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourages motorists traveling to the Little League World Series in Williamsport to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel and alternate-route information available on a specialized web page at <a href="http://www.511PA.com/map/page/LLWS">www.511PA.com/map/page/LLWS</a>.<br><br>

PennDOT Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Automated Vehicle Guidelines

08/12/2024
Today, PennDOT opened the public comment period for newly drafted guidelines for the operation of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on Pennsylvania roadways for the purposes of operations and testing. Draft guidelines establish minimum requirements for the certification and operations of HAVs operated by a driver, present in the vehicle or from a remote location, or without a driver (Driverless Operations).

PennDOT Receives Regional AASHTO Awards for I-95 Innovations, Crash Prevention Technology

Projects win awards for “Operations Excellence,” “Best Use of Technology” and “Safety”

08/01/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is the recipient of three regional America&#39;s Transportation Awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary Mike Carroll reopened the highway to traffic on June 23, only 12 days after the crash, in part because of an innovative temporary mechanically-stabilized wall system. This innovative approach used a relatively new material consisting of recycled foamed glass aggregate manufactured in Eddystone, PA. This was the first time it had been used in an emergency. The repair &quot;filled the gap&quot; and allowed for a rapid highway reconstruction before a more permanent repair could be implemented.

Shapiro Administration Highlights Responsible Celebration Ahead of Independence Day Weekend

06/27/2024
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and Health (DOH), along with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner gathered today in Codorus State Park to urge safe and responsible celebration ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Independence Day

06/27/2024
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Independence Day

Shapiro-Davis Administration, Federal Aviation Administration Unveil Aviation Economic Impact Tool, Highlight New Airport Expansion as Example of Administration and Federal Investments

Newly unveiled tool allows airports to view the local economic impact of potential facility updates

06/10/2024
On the heels of a recent state investment in 10 Pennsylvania airports, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, and the Federal Aviation Administration today unveiled a new Aviation Economic Impact Calculator that will allow airports to view the economic impact of potential facility updates and activities. The event was held at New Garden Flying Field in Chester County at a recently completed nearly $1 million terminal expansion project that was made possible with Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2023-24 budget and the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

Shapiro-Davis Administration, Federal Aviation Administration Unveil Aviation Economic Impact Tool, Highlight New Airport Expansion as Example of Administration and Federal Investments

Newly unveiled tool allows airports to view the local economic impact of potential facility updates

06/10/2024
On the heels of a recent state investment in 10 Pennsylvania airports, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, and the Federal Aviation Administration today unveiled a new Aviation Economic Impact Calculator that will allow airports to view the economic impact of potential facility updates and activities. The event was held at New Garden Flying Field in Chester County at a recently completed nearly $1 million terminal expansion project that was made possible with Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2023-24 budget and the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

Shapiro Administration Announces Additional Corridor Eligible for Electric Vehicle Funding Opportunity

Additional corridor proposal period closes August 2

06/07/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today made an additional corridor-group eligible for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Round 1B funding. The proposal period for the newly added corridor-group will close on August 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. The proposal period for the 14 previously announced Round 1B corridor-groups, opened on May 13, will remain on-schedule and close July 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT.

Shapiro Administration Announces Improved Online Experience on 511PA Traveler Information Mobile App and Website

New features include audio alerts, alternate routes and more; Shapiro Administration continues to work to improve customer experience and make Commonwealth services more accessible

05/31/2024
PennDOT and PA Turnpike today announced that 511PA – Pennsylvania&#39;s free, statewide travel information service – has been upgraded with a new website, mobile app, and phone system.

Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $10 Million to Improve 10 Pennsylvania Airports

05/29/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced a nearly $10 million state investment in projects at 10 public use airports for facility improvements, infrastructure preservation, and development. Supporting safe, reliable infrastructure while growing the Commonwealth’s economy is a key priority for the Shapiro administration.<br><br>

Shapiro Administration Reinforces EV Charger Network with Additional Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investment to Upgrade Existing Chargers

Proposal period will open July 2 and close August 14

05/24/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced program details for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC-RAA) program. The program – created through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) -- will focus on repairin¬¬¬¬¬¬g and replacing broken or non-operational electric vehicle (EV) chargers to improve the reliability of existing EV charging infrastructure across the state.
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