Pa. leads nation with 20th EV charging station
PennDOT announced the opening of the state’s 20th federally-funded Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station — putting Pennsylvania in the lead nationally for the number of stations built using funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and representing a total federal investment of approximately $11.5 million.
PennDOT plans on creating dozens of new truck parking spaces
PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association officials announced that the Commonwealth is adding 1,202 truck parking spaces in 133 locations by the end of 2026. In addition, the PA Turnpike is evaluating opportunities for more than 600 additional spaces across its system.
Pa. lawmaker introduces ‘Abby’s Law’ to regulate electric scooters
Sen. Timothy Kearney (D-Delaware County) introduced the bill, known as “Abby’s Law,” which would classify electric scooters as regulated vehicles. It’s named in honor of 12-year-old Abigail Gillon, who died when she and her friend were thrown from a scooter into oncoming traffic.
Pa. General Fund revenue reached more than $4B in Sept.
Along with General Fund collections, the Motor License Fund received $296.4 million for the month. Fiscal year-to-date collections for the fund, which include gas and diesel taxes, as well as other license, fine and fee revenues, total $859.8 million.
PennDOT now accepting proposals for transportation projects
The PennDOT Office of Public-Private-Partnerships (P3) is now accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through Oct. 31.
America’s first superhighway, the Pa. Turnpike, opened 85 years ago
Since its opening on Oct. 1, 1940, the PA Turnpike has expanded from its original 160 miles to more than 565 miles, serving more than 500,000 customers daily. The turnpike continues to advance with initiatives such as open-road tolling and a fiber optic broadband network.
Neilson bill to speed up road and bridge projects advances with bipartisan support
The PA House has voted 191-12 to approve H.B. 1608, bipartisan legislation introduced by state Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the PA House Transportation Committee, and state Rep. James Struzzi, R-Indiana. The bill would enable PennDOT and the Turnpike Commission to expedite procurement in order to complete road and bridge projects faster and more efficiently throughout Pennsylvania.