PHIA News Digest – Vol. 3, No. 40
Wolf announces funding for 42 multimodal projects
Governor Tom Wolf announced that 42 highway, bridge, transit, ports and waterways, and bike and pedestrian projects will be in line for $49 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Work zone cameras are coming to Pa. to enforce lower speed limits
The Senate on Tuesday voted 47-1 to pass a bill that permits automated speed enforcement cameras in work zones on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, interstates, and other “federal aid” highways in a five-year pilot project.
PennDOT puts out call for public-private partnership proposals
PennDOT put out a call this week for unsolicited proposals for public-private partnerships, or P3s, for transportation and infrastructure projects.
PennDOT announces $65 million Route 61 reconstruction project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Tuesday a major reconstruction project of state Route 61 that will include road improvements between Frackville and Saint Clair.
Editorial | We must keep the passenger rail expansion concept rolling
The crucial mission of expanding passenger rail service across western Pennsylvania requires vision and collaboration at all levels of government and economic development – with the Johnstown area at the heart of this regional issue.
