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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the designation of two new Marine Highway routes, as part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MHP). The MHP, a network of navigable waterways.

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APRIL 22, 2024

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation is named ENR MidAtlantic's 2024 Owner of the Year.

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MARCH 18, 2021

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a measure aimed at reining in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s recently announced plan to use public-private partnerships and new tolls for major bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation projects.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Pennsylvania lawmakers agreed to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation's appeal for emergency authorization to borrow $600 million.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Facing a multi-billion-dollar highway maintenance funding gap, the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation will consider the use of public-private partnerships to address its growing backlog of major bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation projects.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Pennsylvania legislators are considering an appeal from the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation for emergency authorization to borrow $600 million by Dec.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Pennsylvania will invest an additional $246 million into the Port of Philadelphia to continue modernization efforts and improve regional economic stability. The post Port Of Philadelphia: Gov. Wolf Announces $246M Investment appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

Last week, ENR's Digital Wire highlighted an article in the Pittsburg Post-Gazette by Jon Schmitz about Pennsylvania's new law to boost private investment in public projects through PPPs. "The Legislature would have the ability to override the panel's decisions but would have to act within 20 days."

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APRIL 12, 2021

Each year, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) puts out their annual Bridge Report, which highlights the general state of America’s bridges. Pennsylvania – 3,353 (ranked #2 last year) 3. The states with the most bridges in poor condition are: 1. Iowa – 4,571 (ranked #1 last year) 2.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014

An excavator being transported on a flatbed trailer tipped over onto a car when turning after a red light in Apollo, Pa., 3, according to WTAE in Pittsburgh. The incident was likely due to a flat tire on the trailer. The vehicle was totaled and the driver crawled out of the car and was treated for minor leg injuries, the report says. '

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JULY 11, 2014

The updated Pennsylvania incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of Pennsylvania economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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MARCH 23, 2018

Several states are turning to tolls to help pay for transportation projects. Pennsylvania. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the National Motorists Association are suing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission claiming the trucking industry has been collectively overcharged by $6 billion. They want a refund.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Originally funded by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 , I-95 is the longest north-south highway in the country and the most used in terms of vehicle miles traveled, according to the Department of Transportation.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This summer, thousands of commuters braved the Long Island Rail Road to, from, and around New York City while Amtrak workers labored to bring the city's Pennsylvania Station to modern infrastructure specs.

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JULY 14, 2017

Residents in Chester County, Pennsylvania, hove been without water since the July 4th weekend when they discovered their water had become murky or their wells had run dry, presumably due to horizontal drilling on the Sunoco Mariner East 2 natural gas pipeline.

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MARCH 7, 2019

committed in 2015 to build the 204,000-sq-ft assembly facility for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s next-gen rail cars, although the China-owned firm had yet to land contracts with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Originally funded by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 , I-95 is the longest north-south highway in the country and the most used in terms of vehicle miles traveled, according to the Department of Transportation.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

A high school student from Pennsylvania and an undergraduate student from Florida Polytechnic Institute were named winners of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) 4th annual “Student Transportation Video Contest.”'

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JUNE 17, 2016

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $3 million in job training grants this week to eight states, targeting apprenticeships and training opportunities for underrepresented or disadvantaged people seeking careers in transportation, engineering or construction.

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OCTOBER 9, 2015

Three Pennsylvania construction executives pleaded guilty in federal court to one count each of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, reports The Washington Times. and Pennsylvania departments of transportation under the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program between 1995 and 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

A transportation funding measure, which passed in the Pennsylvania Senate, failed to pass in the state House, costing an estimated 1,400 Pittsburgh-area construction jobs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The bill would have provided $1.9 billion per year for road and bridge repairs.

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MARCH 7, 2016

The investments we’re making in Pittsburgh today are key to the long-term future of transportation. Self-driving technology has the potential to drastically cut down on accidents and congestion while making transportation even more affordable and convenient for everyone,” said John Bares, director of Uber’s ATC in Pittsburgh.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

This summer, thousands of commuters braved the Long Island Rail Road to, from, and around New York City while Amtrak workers labored to bring the city's Pennsylvania Station to modern infrastructure specs.

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MAY 23, 2013

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) will provide scholarships for the children of highway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

recently entered into a public-private partnership that is believed to be one of the first P3 transportation infrastructure projects nationwide to be spearheaded by county officials. The Northampton County, Pa., General Purpose Authority and Kriger Construction Inc.

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APRIL 18, 2018

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation will choose a contractor for a permanent fix by early next week.

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JULY 24, 2017

As part of a planned reorganization, the PTC has appointed a new slate of leaders, naming Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Leslie S. Richards as its Chair.

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APRIL 18, 2018

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation will choose a contractor for a permanent fix for a large collapsed section of PA State Route 30 outside Pittsburgh by early next week.

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MAY 19, 2016

Dennis Davin, Secretary, Pennsylvania DCED. We need to continue to nurture the talent pipeline that exists in Pennsylvania from higher education to business ownership by providing as many opportunities as possible to support their efforts. How does the KIZ program work and who is eligible to receive funding?

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Despite a tight space and challenging traffic maintenance issues, highway project kept to budget and schedule, with innovative environmental aspects.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

and the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation said they would work around the clock to repair a bridge-truss compression chord damaged during renovation work on a bridge. General contractor Joseph B.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Amazon will add the new fulfillment and transportation positions to the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month. The post Amazon Plans To Hire 125,000 Employees Across America appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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JANUARY 21, 2015

In a landmark deal to address the state’s aging transportation infrastructure, the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation signed a contract on Jan 12 with Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners to replace 558 bridges across the state by the end of 2017. Infrastructure'

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MARCH 5, 2014

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett (Photo: commonwealthfoundation.org, greenbiz.com). Pennsylvania’s chief executive has stepped forward several times to announce mega-projects which promise to drive job creation and technology development in the Commonwealth for years to come. “The By Jack Rogers . Tom Corbett is on a roll.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation announced Friday afternoon that Pittsburgh’s fire-damaged Liberty Bridge will remain closed indefinitely as crews continue to repair 30 feet of a compression chord on a deck truss that was damaged in a Sept.

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MARCH 5, 2014

Allentown, located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley and the third most-populous city in Pennsylvania, has a glorious history. When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. 119,000, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Pennsylvania.

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APRIL 29, 2022

University of Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania. All students must worry about utility statements, transportation expenses, and meals. University of Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania. The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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