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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has restored its ability to update accessibility standards for buildings and public spaces after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s building …
New PA Law Ends Accessibility Code Limbo After Court Ruling Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drivers could see faster commutes and fewer traffic delays under a new federal initiative that asks states to identify and fix their most congested roadways.
States Asked to Target Worst Traffic Bottlenecks in New Plan Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Thousands more Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and autism are gaining access to services as the state reduces its adult emergency waiting list by 31 percent and proposes …
Pa. Cuts Disability Waitlist 31%, Plans Further Expansion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly $1 billion in federal funding is being unleashed nationwide to tackle some of America’s most dangerous roads, intersections, and emergency response gaps, following a major overhaul …
Trump-Era Reset Sends $1B Racing to Fix Deadly Roads Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a significant update to the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. This initiative, …
U.S. Department of Transportation Updates Safe Streets and Roads Grant Program, Opens Nearly $1 Billion in Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has officially launched the application process for the 2025-26 WalkWorks Active Transportation Planning Program. This initiative aims to empower communities across the …
Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Transform Communities with Safer Walking and Biking Paths Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Imagine this: you’re rushing to catch a bus, checking your phone for real-time updates, and confidently planning your route across multiple transit systems without missing a beat. Thanks …
Revolutionizing Public Transit: Pennsylvania Implements Statewide Intelligent Transportation System Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and the Department of Education are advancing their commitment to services for individuals with disabilities. Secretaries Nancy A. Walker …
Unlocking Potential: Pennsylvania Advances Assistive Technology for Students with Sensory Impairments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant boost to traffic safety initiatives, Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania are set to receive $8,711,688 in federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act …
Discover How $8.7 Million Could Revolutionize Philly’s Traffic Safety Read More