PennDOT: Roundabouts drive down serious crashes 51%
An update from PennDOT revealed that, where roundabouts have been added, “crashes involving injuries were reduced by 51% and the total number of crashes were reduced by 7%.” The review only found two fatalities at roundabouts on state roads.
Part of Centre County road to close for major highway project for years
A portion of Jacksonville Road will close next week as part of the Interstate 99/Interstate 80 interchange project, and the long-term closure is expected to last for years.
No silver bullet to fund Pa.’s transportation network
Pennsylvania’s transportation challenge is bigger than other states because revenue from state and federal gas taxes have dwindled. On average, states rely on fuel taxes for about 38% of their revenues — but in the commonwealth, it’s 76%.
Pa. Turnpike launches solar right-of-way project
Under the agreement’s proposed terms, the PA Turnpike would purchase the generated power, at a predetermined rate, from the vendor for 20 years and retain the associated Solar Alternative Energy Credits to provide additional revenue. This project also helps reduce the PA Turnpike’s environmental footprint.