No state repaired more deficient bridges than Pa. last year
More than two years after Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed, Pennsylvania last year reported repairing more deficient bridges than any other state. There were 90 fewer bridges with at least one structural element in poor condition this year than last, the biggest drop of any other state, new Federal Highway Administration figures show.
Tackling e-commerce traffic problems means dealing with zoning, housing too
As online shopping has grown, it’s put pressure on Pennsylvania’s roads and transportation system. One proposal kicked around in the Department of Transportation has been a package tax to replace dwindling gas tax revenue. PennDOT estimated that a $1-per-shipment fee would raise almost $800 million in its first year.
SS United States Conservancy granted additional time with mediation
The SS United States Conservancy was granted additional time to move the SS United States from its current pier in the Port of Philadelphia. Facing an eviction notice that expired on Sept. 12, the Conservancy has been in the middle of a legal battle with Penn Warehousing, which operates the dock where the 1952-built former ocean liner has been docked since the 1990s.
Pa. Turnpike adds new customer payment options
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is enhancing its customer payment options by adding new digital ways to pay. The Turnpike will now offer Apple Pay and Google Pay to customers, allowing them a more convenient way to pay tolls, according to the Turnpike.
What to expect if port workers strike, and how it may affect the economy
Thousands of longshoremen are set to strike at ports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico beginning Monday at midnight, halting trade in a wide range of goods and disrupting the economy in the weeks before the presidential election.
Turnpike hears strong opposition to Allegheny Mountain bypass
On the one hand, the agency says more than 30 years of study have shown the Allegheny Tunnel in Somerset and Bedford counties has too many accidents, can’t carry many hazardous loads and is too expensive to maintain and expand. The turnpike’s recommendation is to build a $500 million bypass around the southern ridge of the tunnel.
Pa. Aviation Industry Group to host conference
The Pennsylvania Aviation Industry Group will host its 44th Annual Conference on Monday,
Oct. 7. Hosted by the Williamsport Regional Airport, the three-day summit and trade show is expected to bring together advocates, government officials, industry leaders, and legislators in support of the state’s $34.1 billion industry.