Tag: PennDOT
PennDOT moves to bar company in theft case from state work
Pennsylvania’s highway agency wants to prevent a major heavy equipment contractor from doing state work for up to three years because it pleaded no contest to theft.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate OKs bill to halt plans to toll bridges
Republicans contend that the unilateral process leading to PennDOT's announcement in February has lacked transparency and was never envisioned by lawmakers.
3 years ago
Lawmaker calls for halt to PennDOT plan to toll nine bridges
Senate Transportation Committee Chair Wayne Langerholc, R-Cambria, said he opposes the proposals by Gov. Tom Wolf's Department of Transportation.
3 years ago
PennDOT urges motorists to stay off the roads ahead of storm
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists to delay unnecessary travel during the storm.
3 years ago
Immigrant advocates sound alarm on PennDOT sharing drivers’ personal info
Personal data shared with PennDOT can wind up in the hands of federal law enforcement and private businesses without a driver’s knowledge.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option
PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.
4 years ago
Only a fraction of Pa. residents have a Real ID, but PennDOT says that’s OK
People will still be able to use other forms of identification after REAL ID requirements take effect.
4 years ago
Yassmin Gramian, incoming PennDOT Secretary sees ‘bright future’ for Philadelphia
Gramian ascends to the top PennDOT post after years of working on projects in and around Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Gov. Wolf appoints Yassmin Gramian to replace outgoing PennDOT secretary
Executive Deputy Secretary Yassmin Gramian will assume the top job at the Department of Transportation effective Dec. 6.
4 years ago
PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards to lead SEPTA
It’s official: PennDOT secretary Leslie Richards will be the new general manager of SEPTA starting January 2020.
4 years ago
PennDOT reviewing Trump administration request for driver’s license data
The U.S. Census Bureau has asked Pennsylvania to voluntarily turn over driver’s license information, as part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to compile detailed data.
5 years ago
Grays Ferry Bridge is scary for cyclists and PennDOT’s rebuild won’t solve the problem
The $13.3 million reconstruction of the Grays Ferry Bridge will include a protected bike lane — but only on one half of the bridge.
5 years ago
PennDOT: Turnpike could be headed for ‘catastrophic’ reckoning
The Turnpike Commission is behind on payments to the state amid a lawsuit over its rising tolls.
5 years ago
Why is this deer still here? And other things on I-95
Whose job is it clean up public roads in Philadelphia?
5 years ago
Montco approves plan for 800 miles of bike paths
The new master plan approved last week, calls for adding bike lanes in towns, near high schools, colleges, and transit stops, and to connect to park trails.
6 years ago