PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is a state agency overseeing transportation issues in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It manages highways, bridges, public transit, aviation, rail, and ports.
PennDOT maintains nearly 40,000 miles of roads and about 25,400 bridges, ensuring safe and efficient travel across the state.
PennDOT administers driver licensing and vehicle registration, serving millions of residents through its statewide network.
Address: 1101 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Phone: (717) 412-5300
-
PA House Ok’s Bills Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses, Vehicle Registrations
The PA House of Representatives recently passed two bills, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to allow for digital driver’s licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations. “Over 90…
-
Teen Fatality Triggers PennDOT $10M Safety Plan for MacDade Blvd.
PennDOT has unveiled a $10 million safety plan targeting a stretch of MacDade Boulevard in Ridley Township known for frequent accidents, writes Madeleine Wright for…
-
Chester County Officials Join Volunteer ‘Litter Lifters’ to Clean Up Caln
Chester County commissioner Marian Moskowitz and other county officials recently joined the Litter Lifters of West Vincent for a roadside cleanup in Caln, writes Bill…
-
PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from…
-
PA’s Anniversary License Plates Confuse Toll Readers, Sending Out Wrong Bills
Pennsylvania’s new license plates honoring America’s 250th birthday include a small design detail that confuses automated plate readers, resulting in drivers receiving incorrect toll bills,…
-
Middletown Township Votes Down Proposed Lima Loop Road
After years of debate, the Middletown Township Council voted last week to reject a proposed loop road project in Lima, writes Pete Bannan for the…
-
Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start
Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke…
-
PennDOT Plans to Ease Blue Route Congestion, but It Will Take a While
The Blue Route is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year as a fully operational link between I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also known as I-476,…
-
Four Developing Projects Coming to Chester County in 2026
Chester County is the place for building, with permits and projects sprouting up every day to take up the next available space. Whether it’s housing,…
-
Stroud Water Research Center Reveals the Impact of Road Salt on Local Waterways
A new study by Avondale’s Stroud Water Research Center has revealed the significant impact of road salt on local waters, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY.…
-
Mayor Cherelle Parker Signs Sweeping Amendment to Philadelphia’s ‘Ban the Box’ Law
Earlier this month, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a major amendment to Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, also known as the “ban the box” law,…
-
Red-Light Cameras Coming to Lower Merion’s Busiest Intersections
Last week, Lower Merion’s Board of Commissioners advanced an ordinance moving the township closer to installing red-light cameras at several busy intersections, writes Denali Sagner…
-
PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief. PennDOT announced on Monday that…
-
Ingenuity and Savvy: WCU Celebrates William Chester Ruth, African American Inventor and Businessman
On Tuesday, Mar. 25, West Chester University will honor the achievements and history of William Chester Ruth (1882-1971), an African American Inventor, Entrepreneur, and Minister…
-
PennDOT Crews Working on Downingtown’s Route 30 After Pipe Failure
Crews from PennDOT have been working on a section of Route 30 in Downingtown which collapsed due to a pipe failure, causing massive damage to…
-
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Now Has a Long Promising Future
The future of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) looks promising, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. The Berks County commissioners unanimously voted…
-
Pennsylvania’s REAL ID Deadline Approaches: Less Than Four Months Left
The REAL ID deadline is just around the corner for Pennsylvania, writes Tiana Eicher for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Starting on May 7, if you do…
-
Blue Route Shoulder Expansion Could Ease Montco Traffic Jams
Traffic on the Blue Route is a constant source of frustration for commuters, reports Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The 20-mile part of Interstate…
Pioneer Partner
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
