Pa. gives ‘green’ light to improve safety around highway work
Pennsylvania drivers will soon see a new color flashing atop highway construction vehicles aimed at keeping motorists and workers safe.
PennDOT seeks comments on proposed automated vehicle rules
PennDOT has opened the public comment period for newly drafted guidelines for the operation of highly automated vehicles on Pennsylvania roadways for 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.
Conrail’s plans for Philly’s Graffiti Pier
The city is still pushing for Graffiti Pier to join its public park network, but Conrail is considering “all viable options” after the pier’s partial collapse.
SEPTA CEO Richards on budget, crime and more
SEPTA is facing budget cuts. But what does that mean for riders? Less frequent train and bus rides? Less reliability due to staff shortages? We talk with SEPTA’s CEO and General Manager Leslie Richards. We also talk about safety as crime in the city decreases, fare evasion, new trains, and the cleanliness and accessibility of SEPTA stations.
PennDOT solicits freight-rail grant applications
PennDOT has opened the application period for its Rail Transportation Assistance Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program. PennDOT manages the two grant programs: RTAP, a capital budget grant program funded with bonds; and RFAP, which is funded through the Multimodal Fund.