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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'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.

PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for Memorial Day

05/20/2024
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, May 25, 2024, through Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.&nbsp;

Shapiro Administration Highlights Tourism Impact, Invites Public to Join in National Travel and Tourism Week Activities at PennDOT Welcome Centers

05/20/2024
Today, on the heels of Governor Shapiro launching Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand – the Great American Getaway – PennDOT announced its 14 Welcome Centers will host National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) from May 19-25. Around the state, tourism partners and counties will promote their businesses in-person to Welcome Center customers via static displays, giveaways and information tables. Partners include privately-owned Pennsylvania tourism attractions as well as state and national parks and museums.&nbsp;

PennDOT Invites Applicants to the Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Applications will be accepted until June 6

05/16/2024
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that the department is accepting letters of interest and resumes for voluntary positions on the Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PPAC). PPAC advises and comments on all aspects of cycling and pedestrian program activities being undertaken or financially assisted by PennDOT and other agencies of state government. Applications are reviewed by PennDOT and ultimately subject to approval by the Governor.

PennDOT Announces 2024 ‘Innovations Challenge’ Statewide Winning Team

05/09/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that a team of students from Norwin High school in Irwin, Westmoreland County, has been selected as the statewide winner for the 2024 Innovations Challenge. Mentored by Thomas Harskowitch, a teacher at Norwin High School, team members included Troy Horvath and Noah Wilson.

Shapiro Administration Announces Additional Funding Opportunity for Electric Vehicle Charging

Proposal period opens May 13

04/22/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced program details for Round 1B of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding opportunity. The proposal period will open on May 13, and close on July 10 at 5:00 PM EDT. These opportunities further the Shapiro Administration’s work to address climate change, grow the Commonwealth’s economy and ensure that the future of Pennsylvania transportation is on track to be cleaner, safer, more affordable, and more reliable than ever before.

PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PSP, Construction Industry Highlight National Work Zone Awareness Week

04/15/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) gathered today at Soldier’s Grove to honor roadway workers and urge motorists to slow down and pay attention in work zones as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). The week, which runs April 15-19, is designated to highlight the critical importance of safe driving through work zones. The theme of this year’s NWZAW is “Work Zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.”

PennDOT and Department of Health Encourage Pennsylvanians to Help Save Lives by Registering to Become an Organ Donor

Nearly 7,000 Pennsylvanians await organ transplants, each donor can save up to eight people

04/12/2024
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Health (DOH), along with Pennsylvania organ donation organizations, Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) and Gift of Life Donor Program, are encouraging all driver’s license and identification card holders to help save lives by registering to become an organ donor during National Donate Life Month in April.&nbsp;

PennDOT Welcomes Proposals for Innovative Projects to Improve Transportation in Pennsylvania

Accepting proposals for Public-Private Partnerships until April 30

04/12/2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) announced today that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through April 30. <br><br>
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