Transportation
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$20 Million in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure to Be Utilized Across PA, Including Chester County
Governor Josh Shapiro released news about a $20 million investment for electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Pennsylvania, including Chester County, writes Mac Bell for abc27 news. This investment is part of round 1A of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding, according to PennDOT. “Every federal dollar directed toward EV charging is one step…
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Local Experts Weigh In on Philly Area Bridge Safety Post-Key Bridge Collapse
Following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, experts offered their insights about the safety of the bridges over the Delaware River in the Philadelphia area, write Kelly Rule, Jeff Cole, Jennifer Lee, Steve Keeley, and Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Delaware River Port Authority is in charge of the Ben Franklin,…
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West Chester Automotive Shop Lands TV Show About Giving Vintage Cars Their Last Chance
D’Antonio Automotive in West Chester has launched a new show on the MotorTrend Network called Last Chance Garage, writes Caron LeNoir-Kelly and Katy Zachry for NBC10 Philadelphia. The automotive business isn’t your typical repair shop; instead it features vintage, classic, and custom cars that other shops couldn’t fix or even damaged further. Tony D’Antonio, the…
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New Pollinator Project Nets Pennsylvania Turnpike Diamond Award in Environmental Engineering
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania recently recognized Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Pollinator Habitat Pilot Project with the Diamond Award in Environmental Engineering, writes Steve Marroni for the Stories from the Turnpike. The program, which was implemented in partnership with McCormack Taylor, created valuable habitats for bees, moths, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. “It’s very…
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From LFG PHLS to SB52WFC: Pennsylvania Vanity Plates Deemed Too Bold for the Road
Every year, among the 20,000 personalized license plates that PennDOT receives, some try to skirt the rules and have to be rejected, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Those plates are usually related to potty humor, cunning wordplay, and cursing. To ensure anything inappropriate does not get approved and kids do not learn swear…
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These Four Boutique Airlines Promise Not Only Savings but a Better Ride
While most people usually only fly on well-known airline carriers, there are several viable boutique airline options that can change the way you fly, writes Barbara Peterson for The Wall Street Journal. These mostly new operations offer flights to just a few strategic destinations but promise their customers both a better ride and savings. Do…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Likely to Continue Increasing for 30 Years
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates went up again on Sunday, and this trend is not about to stop anytime soon, writes Jon Delano for CBS News. Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said he expects to see smaller increases than the recent 5 percent in the future, but he also noted that yearly increases will continue for quite…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Celebrates Successes While Keeping Eyes on Road
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is looking back at all its successes in 2023, while also anticipating future projects on “America’s First Superhighway.” “The PTC has been the leader in transportation from the day our highway opened, and we continue to be an organization that isn’t afraid to reinvent how we do business, transform who we…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Celebrates Successes While Keeping Eyes on Road
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is looking back at all its successes in 2023, while also anticipating future projects on “America’s First Superhighway.” “The PTC has been the leader in transportation from the day our highway opened, and we continue to be an organization that isn’t afraid to reinvent how we do business, transform who we…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Project Continues to Move Forward with Hiring of Infrastructure Company
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail project to restore train service from Reading to Philadelphia has made another step forward with the hiring of an infrastructure consulting firm, writes Holly Herman for the Patch. The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority awarded a $750,000 contract to Texas-based AECOM to prepare a plan for the re-establishment of the…
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Philadelphia Traffic Ranks Fourth Worst Nationwide, PennDOT Responds with Solutions
PennDOT is currently working on strategies to help ease roadway headaches which put Philadelphia in fourth place nationwide based on terrible traffic congestion, writes Matt O’Donnell for 6abc. According to traffic data analyst INRIX, the only cities with worse congestion than Philadelphia are New York City, Chicago, and Boston. The average driver in the City…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Finds Fault in Survey That Identifies Roadway as ‘Loathsome’
VISTA Today recently curated a story published by The Allentown Morning Call that identified the Pennsylvania Turnpike as one of the “top five most hated roads in the country,” according to the results of a survey of 3,000 drivers conducted by a car dealership in Daytona Beach. Kelli Roberts, the Chief Strategy and Communications Officer…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Places Among Top Five Worst Interstates in Country
Pennsylvania Turnpike, also known as I-76, came in the top five most hated roads in the country in a recent poll of drivers’ 100 most loathed interstates, writes Mekeel David for The Morning Call. The highway that runs the length of the state east and west ranked fourth in a Gunther Volvo Cars Daytona Beach…
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West Chester Railroad Officially Opens New and Improved Crossing
West Chester Railroad recently celebrated the official opening of the new and improved single-track railroad grade crossing at East Nields Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a new sign, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. The rebuilding of the crossing will ensure the safe passage of both train and automobile traffic. …
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Everything You Need to Know for 7th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
The City of Coatesville takes center stage from Sept. 14 to 16 when it hosts the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, one of the most iconic motorsport events in the country. It’s a rare chance to see up to 90 unique vintage race cars and motorcycles perform. A new feature this year, the 1st Annual…
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Phoenixville’s Transportation Projects Pave the Way for a Walkable Future
In the borough’s efforts to become a fifteen-minute, walkable town, Phoenixville is kickstarting two major transportation construction projects that improve pedestrian safety, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The first project includes a $849,775 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to revitalize Mowere Road. The total project will cost $1.4 million to reconstruct the road…
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Five Percent Toll Increase Approved by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for Next Year
Driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is about to become more expensive, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently approved a five percent toll increase for 2024, write Patrick Damp and John Shumway for CBS News. The new rates will take effect on January 7 and will apply to both E-ZPass holders and Toll By Plate. “As…
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Despite Senseless Act of Vandalism, Volunteers at West Chester Railroad Aren’t Giving Up
Volunteers at the West Chester Railroad Heritage Association are feeling disheartened following a weekend incident of senseless vandalism, but they aren’t giving up, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. A group of teenagers broke into the rail yard and trashed a rail car and a truck at the place frequented by families and train…
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