Thanksgiving travel set to hit record-high with nearly 82 million on the move
AAA reports that travel from Tuesday through Monday is projected to increase by 1.6 million travelers, compared with 2024. People who travel by car make up nearly 90% of Thanksgiving travelers, according to AAA.
Final construction contract awarded for Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway
The long-anticipated completion of one of Pennsylvania’s largest ongoing highway projects has moved another step forward. PennDOT has awarded the final major contract needed to finish the southern section of the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway, a multi-year transportation project that will eventually connect major routes across the region and reduce local traffic congestion.
Trump administration threatens to withhold $75M from Pa. over immigrant truck drivers
The Trump administration threatened Thursday to withhold nearly $75 million in funding if Pennsylvania does not immediately revoke what the administration claims are illegally issued commercial driver’s licenses to immigrants.
Philadelphia leaders host transit-centered town hall
State and city public officials hosted a town hall to address transit funding, or the lack thereof, included in Pennsylvania’s budget, which was approved last week after a stalemate that lasted more than four months.
Pennsylvania senator plans hearing on CDL and Real ID issuance
State Sen. Judy Ward, chair of Pennsylvania’s Senate Transportation Committee, plans to launch a fact-finding hearing into the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and Real IDs. Ward said the goal is to “collect objective information and properly address the public’s concerns regarding the safety of our transportation system in the near future.”
Transportation Department targets unruly flight behavior in new campaign
According to the department, the Federal Aviation Administration has seen a 400% increase in in-flight outbursts ranging from disruptive to violent since 2019. With 13,800 unruly passenger incidents reported since 2021 and 1 in 5 flight attendants having experienced physical incidents that year, Duffy says change is needed.