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
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Step Taken to ‘Restore Coatesville’s Strength’ as Chester County, SEPTA Announce Key Investments
The Chester County Commissioners, joined by SEPTA General Manager Jeff Knueppel, have announced details of major investments that will boost public transportation, economic development, and…
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Consulting Firm Seeks Public Input on Plans for New Train Station Between Exton, Malvern
McMahon Associates in Exton is hoping to get input from both the public and the township’s Planning Commission on plans for a new train station…
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High-Speed Rail Service, Hyperloop Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Still Not Ruled Out
While there are still no concrete plans for high-speed rail service between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the interest in one remains, writes Colin Deppen for The…
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Unionville High School Wins PennDOT’s Paint the Plow Contest
A team of students from Unionville High School has won PennDOT’s 2018 Paint the Plow contest for District Six, according to a report from the…
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West Chester Ramps Up Attempts to Restore Rail Service
West Chester is planning to follow the path set by King of Prussia as it attempts to restore Regional Rail service to the area, writes…
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Another Reason Why Chester County Is So Awesome: Organ Donation
Chester County has the highest rate of organ donation designations per registered drivers in the region, as PennDOT continues its efforts to save lives by…
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City-to-Suburbs Carpool Program Seeks Funding to Stay Alive
Today, about 232,000 people, close to 40 percent of Philadelphia’s working population, leave the city to work at jobs in the suburbs, writes Jason Laughlin…
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Atglen-Based Construction Company Aims to Receive Nine-Figure Contract from PennDOT
J.D. Eckman, a bridge and highway construction company based in Atglen, is the lowest bidder (at $104.7 million) for a PennDOT project to widen and…
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Chester County Briefly: May 11
DNB First Sonia Huntzinger, an economic and community development professional who currently serves as an administrator for the City of Coatesville, has been appointed to…
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City Dwellers Working in the ’Burbs Have ‘1970 Transportation System with 2018 Economy’
A program of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project provides easier access to better-paying jobs available in the suburbs, writes Jane Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Citizen.…
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State’s First Roundabout, Located in Unionville, a Testament to Improved Road Safety
With the growing number of distractions to drivers no longer limited to just cell phones and other electronic devices, keeping focused on the road is…
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Kennett Square-Based East Penn Railroad Receives State Funds to Rehab 23 Miles of Track
Kennett Square-based East Penn Railroad will receive $630,000 in state funds to rehabilitate 23 miles of track in eastern Pennsylvania, according to a report from…
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Distracted by Their GPSs, Truck Drivers Keep Crashing into Bridge in Phoenixville
A number of truck drivers distracted by their GPSs have crashed into an abandoned Norfolk Southern railroad bridge in Phoenixville, writes Erin McCarthy for the…
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PennDOT Increases Payments to Local Municipalities to Help Plow Snow from State Roads
PennDOT has intensified its fight against ice and snow by giving a handsome raise to municipalities in Chester County and nearby regions to help clear…
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Devon-Based Surrey Services to Host Program on Safe Driving, Mobility Options for Seniors
For many adults, driving represents independence and control over our lives – our ability to go where we want, when we want. Most of us…
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Threatened by State Budget Proposal, SEPTA Predicts Layoffs for 500 Workers
Top SEPTA officials are fearing the worst from a new state budget proposal that aims to siphon away trust funds that PennDOT uses to contribute…
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PennDOT Brainstorming a Reconfiguration of Route 30 Bypass
There’s no shortage of issues with the current Route 30 Bypass through Coatesville and Downingtown, and PennDOT wants to get them all on the table…
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PennDOT to Phase in Newly Designed Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards
As part of ongoing security enhancements, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has updated the design and enhanced the security features of its driver’s license and…
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