Pa. proposal aims to make vehicle registration cheaper
In a memo seeking co-sponsors, House Transportation Committee Chair Ed Neilson (D-Philadelphia) said his bill would provide a discount for people who want to register their vehicles for two years instead of one.
Seven-year agreement anchors return of cruising to Philly
A 15.5-acre site recently acquired along the Delaware River will become the location of a Norwegian Cruise Line terminal, as the Port of Philadelphia moves forward with a seven-year deal that will bring cruises back to the city as a home port, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The agreement with the Miami-based operator calls for at least 41 ship visits to be based at the new terminal each year, beginning April 16. Norwegian Cruise Line will retain exclusive use of the terminal through 2033.
NYC to Scranton rail project hits major milestone
PennDOT is moving forward with plans to restore intercity passenger rail service between Scranton and New York Penn Station, marking a significant milestone for one of five rail corridor projects nationwide to reach this stage of federal approval. PennDOT will host a virtual public meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 19 to present route options and potential station locations for the approximately 140-mile corridor.
PA Turnpike celebrates one year of open road tolling
With gantries live east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension, toll plaza removal and interchange reconstruction is underway. The removal of toll plazas is the driving force behind ORT’s safety benefits, allowing for a more natural, free traffic flow. Lansdale and Poconos Interchanges are in the final stages of being upgraded to this new configuration.