PHIA News Digest – Vol. 7, No. 38
PennDOT gives options for U.S. 322 corridor in State College
PennDOT has identified the three routes it believes should move forward for further study as part of a major highway project in rural Centre County.
PennDOT resumes reviews for bridge replacement projects
PennDOT announced it has resumed planning work and federal environmental reviews for six bridge replacement projects proposed as part of the Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership.
Wolf announces $25.4 million for EV infrastructure
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the Biden administration has awarded Pennsylvania $25.4 million to invest in clean transportation through the state’s plan for electric vehicle infrastructure deployment. Pennsylvania is one of the first states in the nation to be approved for this first round of funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Changes proposed for specialty Pa. license plates
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) would generate money for the Motor License Fund by giving residents the option to purchase specialty license plates. The House passed the bill 118-83 largely along party lines with a handful of representatives crossing over both sides.
PennDOT phasing in new driver’s license design
PennDOT is phasing in newly-designed driver’s licenses with enhanced security features.
PennDOT accepting Transportation Improvement Project applications
PennDOT announced that applications will be accepted through Nov. 14 to fund transportation improvement projects under the Multimodal Transportation Fund.