Transportation
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PennDOT to Move U.S. 202 North Traffic Over to New Lanes
Motorists traveling on U.S. 202 in Chester County will face lane and ramp closures this weekend for construction to shift two lanes of northbound traffic onto the newly widened and rebuilt northbound side of the highway between the U.S. 30 and Route 401 interchanges in East Whiteland Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Friday.…
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Vista.Poll Results: What Time Do You Get to Work Each Morning?
We asked and you answered! Looks like most of our readers arrive at work between 8am and 9am. That’s interesting, and may be due to the wicked traffic problems endemic to certain eastern parts of Chester County. Thank you to everyone who took our poll! Look for more in the days ahead.
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New Study Says KOP-Philly Rail Could Increase Area Property Value by $1 Billion
A recent study on the proposed rail-link between the King of Prussia and Philadelphia has found that the project could add between $540 million and $946 million to the value of nearby real estate over the next two decades. In addition, the project could also bring investment in new construction of upwards of 8 million…
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PA Turnpike Commission Says 3.2 Million Cars Expected Over Thanksgiving
As people travel across the state to be with loved ones this Thanksgiving, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is anticipating another busy holiday period with more than 3.2 million vehicles expected to travel the turnpike between November 24th and 29th. Travelers have been getting better prepared in recent years and tend to start their holiday a…
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Construction Finally Begins on Exton Train Station in West Whiteland
Last month saw the start of construction on the $15.5 million improvement project for Exton train station in West Whiteland, the result of a partnership between SEPTA and Amtrak. Several major improvements are included in the project, among them approximately 35 additional parking spaces, an enclosed building including a waiting area and restroom to be…
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Traffic Planning and Design President Kevin Johnson Named ‘Engineer of the Year’
A passion for explaining to people how the rubber meets the road has earned a leading Pottstown professional the prestigious 2016 Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year honor. Traffic Planning and Design President Kevin Johnson was praised for his career achievements, leadership and a passion for educating elected officials and the public about the reality…
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Open Space Preservation Takes Priority Over Development in Caln Township
Caln Township’s open arms toward suburban commuters are starting to get full. The end of the line for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority‘s Paoli-Thorndale rail service has seen an explosion in growth and popularity over the past 20 years, but future developers may have to get creative about projects going forward. “We have finally reached…
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Chester County Business Briefs
Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour Raises $16,500 for the Chester County Food Bank Chester County has once again shown its huge heart and inherent generosity. Due to the active participation and support of the customers, committee members, sponsors and family members, the Brandywine Valley Water Garden Tour has managed to raise an impressive $16,500 for…
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Chester County Daily News: Business Briefs
What you need to know to start your day in Chester County: New PennDOT Plates Let Motorcyclists Honor Veterans Newly authorized “Honoring Our Veterans” special fund registration plates will allow Pennsylvania motorcyclists to show their support for veterans. Made in the usual blue, white and yellow color scheme, the plates also include an image of…
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Route 23 Bridge Reopens for Traffic Ahead of Schedule
After nearly six months of detours and congested traffic, Schuylkill Township can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the heavily-traveled Route 23 Bridge linking Valley Forge and Phoenixville reopened on Tuesday, seven weeks ahead of schedule. The reopening of the bridge means return to normalcy for many of the borough’s residents, who have been…
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CHESCOBUS to Restore Saturday Bus Service This Weekend
The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) announced that CHESCOBUS, Chester County’s Public transportation system, will restore Saturday service on SCCOOT and Coatesville LINK bus routes starting Saturday, October 10, 2015. “We are very excited to make this announcement.” said Executive Director of TMACC, P. Timothy Phelps. Early July of this year, TMACC had…
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Chester County Daily News: Business Briefs
Business Briefs are concise stories that keep you up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning: Teva Pharmaceutical Buys Rimsa for $2.3 Billion In its second multibillion-dollar deal of the year, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. agreed to buy Representaciones e Investigaciones Médicas for $2.3 billion. The deal secures the acquisition of the…
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Chester County Leadership: Tim Phelps
Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) serves as liaison between public sector transportation agencies such as PennDOT and the private sector on transportation issues affecting Chester County’s business community. Since January 2012, Tim Phelps has served as Executive Director of TMACC. In that role, his fingerprints, and those of his organization, are on every…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Celebrating 75 Years on Thrusday
The first-of-its-kind American superhighway that now threads its way through Chester County will turn 75 on Thursday, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike is still driving significant economic and tourism benefits. “As one turnpike commissioner said many years ago, it was sort of the eighth wonder of the world,” State Museum of Pennsylvania Senior Curator Curtis Miner…
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Chester County Daily News: Business Briefs
Dinniman Says Phoenixville’s Route 23 Bridge could be Finished this Month State Senator Andy Dinniman is confident that the Route 23 bridge construction project will be finished by the end of this month, significantly ahead of the expected date, although PennDOT officials do not share his enthusiasm. The 48-year-old bridge in Phoenixville spanning Pickering Creek,…
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Better Public Transportation Would Grow Business in Chester County, Says Head of Transportation Services
Randy Waltermyer, the Transportation Services Director for the Chester County Planning Commission, held a presentation for the members of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon last week. At the meeting, he put forward the idea that that a better transportation system for the County is essential to a thriving business community.…
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Future Of Route 30 Focus of Community Discussion
“People go to places; how they get there is by different means whether its by car, bus, bike or foot.” says Tim Phelps, Executive Director of The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC). Western Chester County residents as well as community and business leaders impacted by the Route 30 are invited to a Community…
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Helicopter Manufacturers Showing Resilience as Markets Tighten
Despite difficult market conditions, most key helicopter manufacturers have managed to show an increase in revenue for their respective six month periods ending in July and August. The black sheep among them globally was Bell Helicopter, which showed a decrease of 16.5%, reporting its lowest revenue since 2012. United Technologies was the first to get…
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