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HARRISBURG, PA – State officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), and Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) gathered …
Stay Safe on the Road This Summer: New Laws and Tips for PA Drivers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are taking a cutting-edge approach to addressing the dangers of snow squalls, leveraging both technology and collaboration to enhance road safety during the winter months. …
Braving the Storm: Can Virtual Reality Save Lives in Pennsylvania’s Snow Squalls? Read More
NEWBURGH, PA — Travelers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s 565-mile stretch now have a remarkable new reason to pause and reflect. The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike …
Shippensburg Students Paint Pennsylvania’s Story in Stunning New Turnpike Mural Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Winter’s icy grip is set to tighten on Pennsylvania this weekend, bringing treacherous conditions and a stark warning for motorists. PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are urging …
PennDOT Urges Caution Ahead of Winter Storm as Speed Restrictions Loom Read More
DENVER, PA — A vibrant and meaningful addition now decorates the Bowmansville Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, thanks to the collective effort of Cocalico High School art students. The Pennsylvania …
Cocalico Students Unveil Regional Mural at Bowmansville Service Plaza Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Point Park University emerged victorious in the sixth annual 2024 Direct Effect™ Innovation Challenge (DEIC), a prestigious competition that brings together students from postsecondary institutions across Pennsylvania to …
Point Park University Leads the Charge: Innovating Pennsylvania’s Sustainable Future with Winning Campaign Read More
CARLISLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have introduced a statewide training initiative. The New Driver Work Zone Safety Program was officially launched …
Pennsylvania Launches Innovative Safety Program to Protect New Drivers and Road Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As winter approaches, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are taking proactive steps to ensure that roads remain safe and accessible for motorists across the state. In …
Winter Battle Plan Unveiled: PennDOT and PA Turnpike Arm Up for Snowy Onslaught! Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced plans to switch to Open Road Tolling (ORT) east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension in January 2025. This …
Pennsylvania Turnpike to Launch Open Road Tolling in 2025 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) have unveiled significant upgrades to 511PA, the state’s free, statewide travel information service. This …
Pennsylvania Upgrades 511PA Travel Information Service for Better User Experience Read More