Dems introduce a ‘Transit for All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT
Just days after a Republican proposal to privatize SEPTA’s bus services, Democratic lawmakers in Harrisburg announced a legislative package aimed at staving off service cuts to public transit systems statewide.
Pa. Sen. Costa pitches multi-county transit authority for Southwestern Pa.
Pennsylvania Sen. Jay Costa, D-Forest Hills, is pitching the idea of a regional, multi-county public transit authority as Pittsburgh Regional Transit braces for a fare increase and drastic service cuts.
Revenue Department releases April collections
In addition to the General Fund collections, the Motor License Fund received $250.9 million for the month, $20.1 million below estimate. Fiscal year-to-date collections for the fund — which include the commonly known gas and diesel taxes, as well as other license, fine and fee revenues — total $2.5 billion, which is $49.9 million, or 2.0 percent, above estimate.
PA roadways saw the second lowest death toll since record keeping began in 1928
PennDOT announced that the number of people who lost their lives on Pennsylvania highways decreased to 1,127 in 2024, the second-lowest since record keeping began in 1928 and 82 less than in 2023.
PennDOT shares safety tips for pedestrians
PennDOT has issued a set of pedestrian safety tips aimed at increasing visibility for individuals walking or running near roadways, regardless of the time of day.
Lawmakers revive bipartisan bill to restore U.S. shipbuilding
U.S. lawmakers are reintroducing legislation that aims to revive American shipbuilding, riding off momentum of an executive order from President Donald Trump announced in April.
Pottstown studying station options for return of passenger rail
When passenger rail service between Reading, Pottstown, Phoenixville and Philadelphia returns via Amtrak, Pottstown intends to be ready. That’s what Borough Manager Justin Keller told members of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Monday, which met in person at the Pottstown campus of Montgomery County Community College.