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i A better quality of life built on transportation excellence. s i V M i s To provide a sustainable transportation system and quality services that are embraced by our communities s and add value to our customers. i o n
PennDOT operates under a basic set of values.
Integrity - Earn the public’s trust every day.
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V Customer Service - We are committed to providing the highest level of public service and value to our customers.
Team PennDOT – We value and respect one another while supporting teamwork and workforce development. 2012 ANNUAL REPORT
We are proud to present you with the 2012 PennDOT Annual Report. This report details our accomplishments, challenges and milestones achieved in 2012.
One particular accomplishment that is detailed in this report is the success of our Next Generation effort. Last year, PennDOT Next Generation helped us identify more than $50 million in cost savings. Also, this effort helped PennDOT’s district offices to look beyond their borders to better share resources and help do a better a job for Pennsylvania citizens.
Yet another milestone that you’ll learn about in this report is how, in 2012, a process called Mapping the Future helped draw PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and other state agencies more closely together to save money, discover new efficiencies and become better stewards of state government.
This year’s report also explains our efforts to modernize operations with our transportation partners. For instance, several transit agencies are participating in consolidation studies and initiatives that have shown significant administrative savings can be achieved by consolidating single-county transportation systems into transportation systems serving multiple counties.
We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we are committed to continuing our efforts to look for new ways to help us be a better business partner, a better neighbor and a better employer.
We made much progress in 2012 in our role as stewards of the commonwealth’s infrastructure. We hope that this report gives you more insight not only into our accomplishments, but also, looking to the future, we hope that this report gives you an idea of where your state’s transportation system is heading. We look forward to continuing to find innovative ways to support the lifestyle, economy and transportation needs of the nearly 13 million people who call Pennsylvania home, and all of those who travel on our network every day.
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Improving Your Lifestyle
1 2012 ANNUAL REPORT New Programs Designed to Save Lives in Emergency Situations
In 2012, PennDOT launched two free safety programs designed to save lives: the Emergency Contact Information and Yellow Dot programs. These programs allow Pennsylvanians to provide medical and contact information in the event of an emergency, so that emergency responders are informed and can act more quickly.
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Participants in the Yellow Dot program fill out the program form with their photo and emergency contact, medical contact and medical information, insert it in the program’s folder and then place it in their vehicle’s glove compartment. Participants then place a yellow dot sticker on their vehicle’s rear window. This sticker alerts emergency responders to check a vehicle’s glove compartment for the folder, helping emergency responders provide specific care to participants after a crash.
People can visit www.YellowDot.pa.gov to > Emergency Contact Information submit a request for a packet. The program’s medical information sheet, The Emergency Contact Information People can participate in the Emergency information card and instructions can also program offers Pennsylvania driver’s license Contact Information program by visiting be printed on the website. Please note that and PennDOT-issued ID holders the www.dmv.state.pa.us and clicking on the only one folder is needed per vehicle. Each opportunity to log into a secure database Emergency Contact Information icon. family member can participate in the and list two emergency contacts. program by inserting an information sheet into the vehicle’s folder. Customers can update the information as needed, but only law enforcement officials The program is a cooperative effort among can view their information in the system. In the Pennsylvania Departments of the event of an emergency, law e nforcement Transportation, Health and Aging, the can use the participant’s driver’s license to Pennsylvania State Police, the find their emergency contact information. Upload Emergency Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and Pennsylvania IDs are available to children as Contact Information first responders and local law enforcement. young as 10 years old.
IMPROVING YOUR LIFESTYLE 2 2 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 511PA Improves, Increases Customer Reach
511PA, Pennsylvania’s traveler navigational links for popular information system, saw pages, enhanced traffic maps with improvements in 2012 and also personalization options and increased the number of people additional incident information. using the service. Through 511PA, motorists can dial 5-1-1 or visit The site also provides easy-to-use, www.511PA.com before they travel color-coded winter road conditions to see conditions on more than for all interstates and other routes 2,900 miles of Pennsylvania covered in the 511 reporting roadways. The system provides network. Regional Twitter alerts traffic-delay warnings, weather can also be accessed through the forecasts, average traffic speeds on 511PA website. urban interstates and access to more than 670 traffic cameras. In 2012, 511PA had more than 2.4 million website visits, 17,000 text In 2012, the website was given a and email alert subscribers, and significant upgrade to improve 8,000 Twitter followers. overall service including quick
Driving Safety through Red Light Program Grows, Education Improves Safety
Since 2005, the Automatic Red Light In an effort to emphasize the danger of unsafe driving Enforcement (ARLE) program has installed behaviors, PennDOT implemented the enhanced Special Point cameras at various intersections in Examination study guide and exams. Philadelphia for the purpose of reducing red light running violations where red light The enhancements were based on recommendations resulting running has been an issue. Today, 21 from a study of the impact of PennDOT’s point system on driver intersections are equipped with 96 cameras. safety. PennDOT incorporated the suggestions to expand Intersections where the cameras are installed content on the consequences of unsafe driving and provided a have seen a 50 percent reduction in red light better explanation of the point system. violations resulting in a reduction of over 750 violations monthly. PennDOT requires drivers who accumulate six points on their driving record to take a special point exam in order to maintain After several years of documented safety their driving privilege. A study guide is provided to individuals improvements, legislation was passed in that reviews safety practices and evaluates how well the driver 2012 allowing ARLE deployments in cities of understands the lessons. the second class and other select municipalities that meet specific population For more information, visit PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle thresholds and have a Pennsylvania Chiefs of Services website at www.dmv.pa.state.us , click on Forms and Police Association accredited police agency. This Publications, then on All Driver License forms, then on Special legislation opens the door for future red light running Point Examination Study Guide under Publications. deployments in Pittsburgh as well as 30 other municipalities in the suburbs of Philadelphia. More Services Available, Enhanced Customer Service
In an effort to increase business partnerships, PennDOT expanded the available transactions that can be completed online by Online Agent Service Centers. Online Agents can now process In-Transit Plates, Persons with Disability Plates and Placards online.
While expanding opportunities for PennDOT’s business partners, expansion of services at Online Agent Service Centers also provides customers with more immediate and timely access to the services they need.
3 2012 ANNUAL REPORT PennDOT, Partners Create Online Mature Driving Courses
As part of an ongoing program to slower reaction times. Participants enhance driver safety, PennDOT who complete the course may worked with business partners to qualify for discounts from their offer customers the opportunity to insurance companies. take mature driving improvement courses online. The online course offers the same information as the classroom course, PennDOT approved online courses but it can be completed at the offered by The American Association participant’s own pace in the of Retired Persons (AARP), the comfort of his or her home. By American Automobile Association extending the benefit of insurance (AAA) and Seniors for Safe Driving. discount eligibility to online course The three organizations train more participants, the three groups hope than 40,000 mature drivers in to reach more drivers in Pennsylvania each year with “55 Pennsylvania and to help them stay Alive” classroom courses. These safe and confident behind the wheel. courses stress defensive driving practices and offer a refresher course To learn more, visit for older drivers. They also cover www.dmv.state.pa.us , and select the medical issues, changes to law, “Older Driver Information Center.” signage issues and ways to offset
Classic Car Enthusiasts Now Able to Display Vintage License Plates
In April 2012, Governor Tom Corbett signed the vintage plate program, Act 25 of 2012, into law. This law allows certain motorcycles and motor vehicles that are registered as an antique or classic to be eligible for a year of manufacturer (vintage) license plate to be displayed in lieu of the department-issued antique or classic license plates.
To be eligible to display a vintage license plate, the vehicle must be between model years 1905 and 1975 and the vintage plate must match the model year of the vehicle. Registration does not change; however, the individual will be issued a new registration card with the vintage plate configuration on the card.
For more information on the vintage registration plates, visit www.dmv.state.pa.us . New “Honoring Our Veterans” Plate Now Available Governor Corbett signed Act 194 into law on Oct. 24 2012, which provides for the issuance of a new "Honoring Our Veterans" special fund license plate.
The plate uses the standard Pennsylvania registration colors of blue, white and yellow. It includes an image of an American flag with a bald eagle and the phrase “Honoring Our Veterans.” This plate may only be used on a passenger car or truck with a registered gross weight of not more than 10,000 pounds. The fee for this new plate is $35 with $15 going to the “Veterans Trust Fund.”
Applicants may apply by completing the new Form MV-914, “Application for Honoring Our Veterans Special Fund Registration Plate” found on our website at www.dmv.state.pa.us .
IMPROVING YOUR LIFESTYLE 4 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION License Plates Available for Decorated Military Personnel, Veterans
Governor Corbett signed House Bill 1269 into law on July 5, 2012, which provides members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces decorated for valor or meritorious service during a time of armed conflict, a chance to display their medal by taking advantage of a new series of military license plates.
PennDOT’s new series of plates offers a design exhibiting one of the following military decorations: Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor and Bronze Star. s s t t c c e e j j o o r r P P
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PennDOT maintains nearly 96,000 snow-lane miles in the winter and our goal is to ensure safe, passable roadways during winter storm events. PennDOT is always looking to improve our customer service; and in an effort to enhance winter services, several best practices and new technologies have been implemented to improve efficiency and save costs. The PennDOT Winter Services Strategic Plan (WSSP) provides the framework to deliver these improved, more efficient services.
Below are some of the new measures and technologies incorporated in the WSSP:
• PennDOT now uses Web conferencing technologies to coordinate efforts with other state agencies in preparing and responding to storm related events. This allows PennDOT and other state agencies to review real-time weather forecasts, current conditions and the readiness status of statewide forces.
• Proactive speed-reduction restrictions: PennDOT developed guidelines to quickly reduce speeds on interstate highways during deteriorating weather conditions. PennDOT data shows that proactive speed reductions significantly reduces the number of winter-related crashes by nearly 54 percent.
• PennDOT is piloting a program on 15 snow routes around the state using transportation-focused management software. The program provides a winter weather and road condition forecast for a snow route prior to an approaching winter storm and a recommended treatment strategy. Accurate and detailed information at the snow-route level enables management to deliver winter services more efficiently by optimizing resource use and reducing costs. The program is being expanded over the next four years to include all of the roads in the 511PA network.
IMPROVING YOUR LIFESTYLE 6 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Enhancing Safety on Pennsylvania Roadways
PennDOT’s multi-faceted approach to improving highway safety in Pennsylvania involves PA HIGHWAY FATALITIES promoting behavioral programs and implementing infrastructure improvements. 1600 Behavioral programs include impaired and distracted-driving campaigns, aggressive-driving enforcement, seat-belt and 0 4
1500 8 5 child-restraint programs, and many other 1 , 5 s 1 1 measures to encourage safer driving habits. , e 7 i 1 t 4 We also make infrastructure improvements i l , 1400 3 a such as: rumble strip installation, removing 1 1 t a roadside obstructions and intersection 4 , F 5 1 9 improvements (upgrading traffic signals, 6 2 3 adding turning lanes, installing signage and 1300 , 3 , pavement markings, pedestrian countdown 1 1 timers, etc.). 1200 Pennsylvania is committed to continuously 2003-2007 2004-2008 2005-2009 2006-2010 2007-2011 2008-2012 improving highway safety. As a part of 5-Year Average Fatalities PennDOT’s 2012 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), a new goal was adopted to reduce the number of fatalities by half over two decades. For instance, PennDOT aims to reduce fatalities from 1,413 in 2010 to 706 by 2030. The 1,310 traffic-related fatalities that occurred in 2012 was the third-lowest number since 1928.
In 2012, Pennsylvania recorded the lowest number of DUI-related fatalities in the past 20 years. To further reduce impaired-driving crashes and fatalities, PennDOT initiated a Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) program. The JOL’s goal is to reduce these crashes and fatalities in Pennsylvania by providing educational opportunities and best practices in the courtroom to deal with impaired driving.
The SHSP also focuses on reducing distracted and drowsy driving fatalities. The state’s anti-texting-while-driving law (Act 98 of 2011) and the department’s “Just Drive” initiatives are reinforcing the importance of safety and paying close attention while operating a vehicle. For more information on “Just Drive PA” visit www.JustDrivePA.com . > Making Roads Safer: Low Cost Safety Improvement Projects
Low Cost Safety Improvement Projects are systematic improvement measures that can lead to significant highway safety improvements at, as the name implies, a very low cost. These projects can include improvements at curves, rumble strips, intersections and fixed objects. More than 16,000 of these projects have been completed through 2012, reducing the average number of crashes by more than 12,000 since 2005.
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Motorcycle Safety Sees Continued Emphasis
Through PennDOT’s Live Free Ride Alive campaign, the department Basic Rider Course, Basic Rider Course 2, Advanced Rider Course and encourages motorcycle safety and participation in the state’s safety Three-Wheeled Rider Course. courses. During the 2012 campaign, a satellite truck decorated with campaign imagery created a state-of-the-art venue for interaction with The department also partnered with the National Highway Traffic Safety riders at events, including large video displays showing the campaign Administration in 2012 to assist in a program aimed at reducing documentary. motorcycle fatalities. Through the initiative, PennDOT coordinated and helped conduct several high-visibility enforcement, education and In addition to the new venue, the campaign website, media events focused on impaired riding in three counties that www.LiveFreeRideALive.com , was updated with three compelling new regularly rank among the top three statewide for impaired motorcycle videos touting the benefits of the four rider training courses offered crashes and fatalities – Allegheny, York and Lancaster counties. through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP):
> Adding a Measure of Safety for Teen Motorcycle Drivers
Pennsylvania took another step forward in its ongoing campaign to improve motorcycle safety through Act 84, which Governor Tom Corbett signed into law on July 2, 2012. The new law requires teen riders who are 16 or 17 years old to first complete the Basic Rider Course offered by the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program prior to getting a motorcycle license.
The PAMSP Basic Rider Course is free for Pennsylvania residents. It provides an introduction to the fundamentals of safe and responsible operation of a motorcycle to further educate young drivers on the importance of safety.
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Improvements to Beaver County Airport Enhance Local Community
The Federal Aviation Administration, and t-hangar complexes, 129 based aircraft, the new First Energy Nuclear Operation PennDOT Bureau of Aviation and Authority and an aviation-related educational building. Center on the airport. The Community funds provided funding for the $5 million A recent economic impact study concluded College of Beaver County (CCBC), Geneva Beaver County Airport improvement project that the airport is responsible for 175 jobs and College, and Penn State Beaver sent dozens that included a repaved and remarked a $12.9 million economic impact in the local of students through CCBC’s ATC and flight runway, new taxiways and two main aprons, community. This 298-acres facility has instructions courses each year at the Beaver improved runway safety areas, lighting approximately 60,000 take-offs and landings County Airport, but want to increase and drainage. annually, from a single runway which was enrollment, so ground will soon be broken on recently rehabilitated in 2012. the airport for a 72-room Microtel/dorm. A Located 20 miles north of Pittsburgh study will also begin to explore the possibility International Airport, the Beaver County The nuclear power plant in Shippensport of extending the runway and to bring more Airport is a very busy airport. The airport has operated by First Energy was recently opportunity to the region economically two flight schools, one corporate operator, a required by the Nuclear Regulatory and recreationally. flying club, Civil Air Patrol, Air Heritage Commission to locate an emergency building Museum, air traffic control tower, corporate nearby their facility, and chose to construct
New, Improved Location for the East Rochester Driver License Center
Safety Administration moved its East Rochester Driver Licensing Center to a new facility in Beaver Falls in November. The new driver license center provides customers with a larger, updated facility to better serve their needs. Improvements include more efficient customer flow and additional seating.
The new center offers a wide array of driver’s licensing services such as: knowledge and on-the-road skills testing, out-of-state driver’s license transfers for new residents and replacement driver’s license and photo ID cards.
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Keeping You Moving
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Creating Solutions through Partnership
The Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) and Amtrak have partnered, parking garage at 225 North Queen Street, Lancaster, by adding three with PennDOT assistance, to bring two alternative modes of more bus bays and allowing RRTA’s bus routes exiting access on transportation together and create mobility solutions for downtown Chestnut Street. The new bays at Queen Street Station provide 14 bus Lancaster. The Queen Street Station Parking Garage opened in June stops for passengers and make bus transfers easier. 2012 and provides garage space for daily or monthly public parking. The Federal Transit Administration provided $16 million, PennDOT $3.2 The facility allows Amtrak monthly customers to take advantage of a million, and local sources $300,000 for the $19.5 million project. discounted monthly parking pass and provides free trolley rides to the Revenue from the parking garage and the lease space will offset some Amtrak Train Station. The parking garage also extended RRTA’s of RRTA’s operating expenses. existing Queen Street Station transit center, located next to the
11 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Freight Rail Improving Travel, Boosting Economy
Photo courtesy of Norfolk Southern Corporation.
Pennsylvania’s commitment to an intermodal transportation system anticipated to create 126 direct jobs and 149 indirect jobs with an was further strengthened in 2012 through several investments in overall economic impact in Pennsylvania exceeding $271 million. freight-rail projects distributed through the Bureau of Rail Freight, Ports & Waterways. The site is part of Norfolk Southern’s Crescent Corridor, a multi-state series of projects to increase intermodal capacity and train velocity For example, Pennsylvania invested $45 million in the Greencastle between the northeastern and southern United States by constructing Intermodal Center, a $77 million project with Norfolk Southern Railway route improvements, improving existing terminals, and building new Company (a subsidiary of Norfolk Southern Corporation) that terminals in the 2,500 mile long corridor. Increased rail freight options completed work this fall. The 200-acre center is in Antrim Township, also reduce congestion by reducing freight carried by long-haul trucks. Franklin County, just south of Greencastle adjacent to Interstate 81. The project included close partnership with the department, company, Pennsylvania also invested $13.2 million in eight projects through the township and county on closing one public road, expanding I-81 exits 2012 Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and $5.3 million and other local roadway improvements. The intermodal yard is in the 2012 Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) for 16 rail projects. Alternative Transportation Takes on Alternative Fuel
Public transportation providers across the state are adopting the use of alternative fuels as they strive to be even more environmentally friendly. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is more cost-effective and clean burning than diesel fuels and reduces vehicle maintenance costs.
Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA), serving State College and the surrounding areas, began operating a fixed-route fleet of 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses in 1993. CATA’s fleet is the only completely CNG fixed-route fleet in the state. Over the years CATA has seen increased efficiencies in its operations with the adoption of new CNG related technologies. The discovery of natural gas in Pennsylvania has allowed CATA to purchase CNG fuel at a fraction of the cost of the diesel alternative, further lowering operating costs.
PennDOT is working to ensure that all new maintenance facility construction and renovation projects incorporate options for CNG so that all facilities are ready to house and maintain future CNG vehicles and other equipment.
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Bureau of Aviation Continues to Grow its National Aviation Day Celebration
PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation partnered with 11 airports from across community across the state, and will continue to work to increase the state in 2012 to celebrate National Aviation Day, nearly doubling the awareness and excitement about our rich aviation history. number of airports participating in 2011. The number of participants also increased, rising from 225 attendees in 2011 to more than 350 in National Aviation Day, established in 1939 by President Franklin D. 2012. Children and students who attended this year’s celebration were Roosevelt, is observed annually in the United States on Aug. 19 to able to get an up close look at World War II era planes as well as celebrate the history and promote interest in the development of modern turbo prop and jet engine aircrafts. PennDOT and its aviation aviation. It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, who together partners are committed to the growth of the general aviation with his brother Wilbur, made significant contributions to powered flight .
Investments to Improve 38 Pennsylvania Airports
Recognizing the importance of the state’s aviation industry, $25.6 million in state and federal funding was allocated for the safety and operations of 38 airports statewide in 2012.
PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation administered $4.1 million from the Aviation Development Program and $13.4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Block Grant Program for projects at 31 airports. The remaining $8.1 million investment from the state transportation Capital Budget program will fund infrastructure projects at seven airports.
The Aviation Development Program is funded by the state’s tax on jet fuel. The federal Block Grant Program is funded through taxes collected nationally on airline tickets, freight waybills, international departure fees, and sale of aviation fuel.
Bureau of Aviation Increases Transparency on State-Owned Aircraft Use
The Bureau of Aviation internally developed a searchable log to post online on the operations of the state-owned aircraft, including details on the flight, use and passengers with the exception of Pennsylvania State Police security personnel.
The effort increases transparency and meets the requirements of Act 26 of 2012 at no additional cost to the state.
13 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Bridging the Gap, Focusing on Bridge Maintenance
The number of state Structurally Deficient Since 2008, additional contracts have been Currently, Pennsylvania has nearly 6,400 (SD) bridges has been reduced from 6,034 bid to keep more than 2,000 non-SD bridges locally owned bridges with span lengths (2008) to 4,476 (January 2013). The in good repair through SD Prevention and greater than 20 feet. Approximately one-third department exceeded its two-year goal of Preservation Activities. of the locally owned bridges are SD. If the bidding 617 SD bridges through 2012 by current trend continues, it is estimated that actually bidding 633 SD bridges. Under the new federal reauthorization, Moving more than half of the local bridge population Ahead for Progress-21, the Federal Highway will be SD within 10 years. PennDOT’s Local PennDOT continues to focus on reducing the Administration has put an increased focus on Bridge Program Management Pilot has taken state’s SD bridges and ensuring that all our national highway system (NHS) bridges. aim at reducing the number of local SD bridges in good repair remain so through While the department’s focus remains on bridges in addition to improving project preservation activities. reducing the state’s SD bridges, targets are delivery. The pilot involves reducing the total being established for each of our five different project delivery time from seven years or more Since 2008, the department bid contracts to business plan networks – Interstate, NHS, to three years, and combining bridges in a rebuild 2,236 state SD bridges as of December non-NHS with an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) contract(s) to gain efficiencies through design 2012. Although Pennsylvania is still currently volume of more than 2,000, and non-NHS and construction. The pilot includes 10 bridges ranked first in the total number of state SD with ADT less than or equal to 2,000, and in Luzerne County, 13 bridges in Blair County bridges, nationwide the department is making local bridges. and 18 bridges in Washington County and will significant progress in reducing that number. be opening for bid in 2013.
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Becoming A Better Business Partner
15 Photo courtesy of Greg Penny. 2012 ANNUAL REPORT PennDOT Nationally Recognized for ePermitting Solution
PennDOT was recognized for outstanding achievement in state government information technology by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
NASCIO recognizes states each year, whose information technology initiatives exemplify best practices, support the public policy goals of state leaders, assist government officials in innovatively executing their duties and provide cost- effective service to citizens. NASCIO received more than 100 nominations for consideration for this year’s awards and presented awards in 10 categories.
The new PennDOT Highway Occupancy ePermitting process earned top honors in the Government to Business award category. Governor Corbett demonstrates the efficiency of the new online permitting process by displaying the paper Annually, PennDOT issues applications used previously. approximately 15,000 such permits to businesses, utilities, developers, homeowners and municipalities wanting to complete projects that require access to state roadways. Until last October, permit applications were submitted by hand or mailed to PennDOT offices. Now the process is entirely electronic and applicants can easily check the status of their permit application online. Permits that once took 30 to 45 days to review are now being returned to applicants in less than 10 days.
Excellence in Planning, Project Delivery
Pennsylvania Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Rural Planning Organizations, and Department of Transportation were awarded the 2012 National Environmental Excellence Award for Planning Integration.
The award was given by the National Association of Environmental Professionals at their annual conference. The awards committee cited the new Program Development and Project Delivery Process that was redefined through an integrated partnership with stakeholders across the state. The new process emphasizes the identification of issues early in the planning stages in order to influence project prioritization; have a better understanding of project scopes, schedules and budgets; and improve predictability and efficiency in programming and project delivery, as well as, a robust implementation component which included updates to policy, procedure, and guidance documents and the introduction of the automated screening tool which documents known land use, economic development, environmental, and engineering issues associated with proposed transportation improvements.
Congratulations to all of the stakeholders who participated in this initiative.
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Photo courtesy of David Thompson. Partnership with Natural Gas Industry Continues
With the growth of the natural gas industry in miles of roadway are currently bonded methods. PBES can help the industry in that, Pennsylvania, secondary roadways are seeing and permitted. once a bridge needs to be replaced, PBES can a large growth in not only traffic volume, but make construction times much shorter and get also the size of the vehicles in general. For As part of the maintenance agreements, a the road open to traffic sooner with a bridge instance, roads that previously only carried hauler is required to maintain roadways to at designed to handle full, legal loads. about 1,000 vehicles per week are now least their condition before the industry’s use. To help address differences in planning, experiencing double or triple that volume. Therefore, weight-posted roadways may see PennDOT’s Automated Permit Routing In addition, many of the vehicles used in the upgrades from the original conditions due to Analysis System, APRAS, provides maps that shale development process are heavy trucks industry improvements. In completing display roads and bridges with posting and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. roadway repairs and upgrades, companies restrictions. This provides the shale industry may take a proactive or reactionary approach. some “advance warning” as to where there are When the department anticipates a vulnerable bridges and roads that could impact their or weak roadway may be used for gas PennDOT is always looking for ways to be a plans so they can either modify their routes or development or other industry traffic that uses better business partner and shorten project begin discussing with municipalities or heavy trucks, an engineering study is delivery. A new initiative PennDOT is PennDOT how they can work to monitor performed to determine if a weight restriction examining is the Prefabricated Bridge and control any possible damage or needs to be posted. If a company wishes to Elements and Systems (PBES). PBES is part plan improvements. use heavy trucks or equipment on the posted of the Federal Highway Administration’s Every road they must enter into an excess Day Counts initiative and consists of PennDOT and its partners are considering maintenance agreement, bond the road, and structural components of a bridge that are different solutions, areas of coordination and obtain a permit. Nearly 4,700 miles of roads built offsite or near a bridge to reduce ideas for alternative project funding methods have been posted relating to natural gas construction time and the mobility impact as part of maintaining Pennsylvania’s safe and development since 2008 and more than 2,600 time compared to conventional construction efficient transportation system.
New Emissions Program Manager Saves Nearly $6.5 Million
PennDOT’s Safety Administration negotiated a new contract for managing Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program. The new five-year contract will save PennDOT approximately $1 million annually in reduced cost while maintaining the same level of service the previous contract provided.
Additionally, inspection stations will pay a lower fee for electronically transmitting each initial emission inspection test, dropping from $2.40 to $1.47 per test. The fee the station pays for electronically transmitting safety inspections tests is also lower, changing from $0.74 to $0.18. Passing these lower fees on to inspection stations’ customers can save consumers more than $5 million per year.
17 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Expanding Electronic Submissions, Reviews
The PennDOT Bureau of Aviation’s online planning and programming each airport and monitor its performance within the state’s airport database, the Joint Automated Capital Improvement Program (JACIP), system. The “Airport” Tab, which provides information about the airport, allows the electronic sharing of airport and capital improvement data. was completely reworked to integrate and display the SASP Inventory. Significant efficiencies have been gained by replacing paper-based With electronic access, each airport can verify and monitor its inventory data submissions with electronic submissions through JACIP. JACIP and communicate changes, ensuring up-to-date data is available when was expanded in 2012 to integrate Statewide Airport System Plan making capital improvement decisions. (SASP) infrastructure and operational data, which is needed to classify
State of the Art Remittance Equipment Added
In a continuing effort to streamline processes and modernize more efficient processing of incoming renewal requests. operational efficiencies, PennDOT installed and began using new, In conjunction with the implementation of this remittance automated mail opening/remittance processing equipment in equipment, PennDOT has laid the groundwork to partner with the June 2012. state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to mail renewal invitations for snowmobile and ATV dealers as well as the This new technology makes remittance processing, or payment for registration renewal applications for ATVs and snowmobiles. services, more efficient. The equipment can not only open the envelope, but it can also read information from various locations on PennDOT plans on looking for more ways that this equipment the application, including the banking information on the check. can enhance interagency efficiencies in the near future. Automation of the remittance process saves time and money through
More Security for In-transit Plates
On Jan. 8, 2012, PennDOT implemented an electronic vehicle illegal issuance of in-transit plates to individuals who are not information system to input, track and validate temporary cardboard entitled to receive an in-transit plate. in-transit plates issued by the department's agents to out-of-state vehicle owners who purchased a vehicle in Pennsylvania to transport Prior to this system, PennDOT's authorized agents manually issued the vehicle to their home state of residence. in-transit plates, and customer vehicle information for out-of-state vehicle owners wasn’t recorded in the state’s motor vehicle system. This electronic system is part of Pennsylvania's ongoing effort to This resulted in limited or no ability to establish a vehicle owner with modernize operations and to reduce the potential for abuse and an in-transit plate, or the vehicle to which it was issued. Deploying fraud associated with the reissuance of in-transit plates after the tracking system eliminated manual issuance of in-transit plates. the original issues expires. It’s also aimed at preventing the
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Building A Modern PennDOT
21 2012 ANNUAL REPORT PennDOT Next Generation > Advancing Innovation through the Next Generation Initiative
In 2012, PennDOT devoted extensive Conservation and Natural Resources, and personnel and resources to innovation and other state agencies to save resources and modernization. These efforts align with avoid duplicating efforts. To exemplify better PennDOT’s strategic plan to maximize coordination, the Turnpike Commission will transportation products and services, create a see a one-time cost savings of $7 million better employer, foster a “safety first” culture, because PennDOT shared design standards for and promote continuous improvement. a new Somerset maintenance facility. Altogether, PennDOT Next Generation (PNG) is generating a high-performing organization The third initiative, Modernization, aims to and steering the future direction of PennDOT. deliver the 2011 Transportation Funding Advisory Commission’s and department’s Secretary Barry Schoch unveiled PNG in modernization recommendations. These February 2012 to review and enhance recommendations touch all aspects of PennDOT's operations to create improved PennDOT’s business operations from bundling efficiencies and make the agency a better the delivery of multiple individual bridge business partner and employer. At its core, all projects to studying the consolidation of levels of employees from senior executives to transit agencies. maintenance crews are embracing a continual review of programs, policies, procedures and Fourth, the State Transportation Innovation processes. As a result, PNG is producing Council – a joint effort between the Federal invaluable outcomes to reduce costs, enhance Highway Administration and PennDOT – safety, improve customer service, and work brings government agencies, industry smarter with federal, state and local agencies. partners, and research institutions together to increase work zone safety to consolidating cultivate innovative technologies to expedite driver license forms. There are five distinct initiatives that project delivery. The council established encompass PNG. First, PNG projects engage Technical Advisory Groups to review proven All of these forward-thinking initiatives are management and staff to refresh and advance technologies from around the nation for expected to realize an estimated $50 million in organization-wide business practices. In 2012, application in Pennsylvania’s transportation annual cost savings to PennDOT, its business four pilot projects involved implementation of system. Examples under this initiative are partners, and ultimately the citizens of the safety culture changes, electronic processing more technical in nature and range from Pennsylvania. In 2013 and beyond, PennDOT of Highway Occupancy Permits, improvements accelerated bridge construction to new, safer will utilize the new Transportation Innovations to the Right-of-Way program services, and ways of laying asphalt. Office to drive the sustainability of creating a enhancements to the bridge inspection culture of continuous evaluation and processes and procedures. These four pilot Lastly, IdeaLink is an online suggestion improvement. These initiatives will continue to projects will produce approximately $7 million system that enables all employees to submit ensure PennDOT meets and exceeds in annual cost savings to PennDOT. ideas on efficiency and safety directly to the expectations of employees, business partners, Transportation Secretary. To date, Secretary and the travelling public. To learn more about Second, Mapping the Future improves inter- Barry Schoch personally reviewed and the initiatives and specific projects, visit agency coordination among PennDOT, the implemented 430 out of 560 ideas. Ideas run www.ModernDOT.pa.gov . Turnpike Commission, the Department of the gamut from producing safety videos to Consolidating Transit, Enhancing Efficiency
In 2012, PennDOT’s Bureau of Public In Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, the save more than $4 million annually. The Transportation continued to focus attention on major transit authorities—County of savings could be directed to reducing county performance, cost control and streamlining Lackawanna Transit System in Scranton and subsidy of shared-ride service, additional and eliminating duplicative functions across Luzerne County Transportation Authority in service, delays in fare increases, and other transportation systems. Operating expenses Wilkes-Barre—absorbed the previously county enhancements. are increasing at a much higher rate than the managed shared-ride/human service available federal, state, and local funding. To transportation systems. In addition, the transit The potential to consolidate small transit sustain vital public transportation services and authorities have reorganized overall staff to systems to serve regions is gaining traction mobility options, transitioning from county- ensure efficient use of resources and skills. throughout the state. Since 2011, counties in based transportation management to a southwestern Pennsylvania, north central and regional approach is the single most effective The eight south central counties—Adams, northwestern Pennsylvania have expressed strategy to modernize, streamline, and Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, interest in consolidation studies. enhance management while achieving Lebanon, Perry and York—agreed to study the significant cost savings. benefits of consolidation. They received a draft report indicating that there is a potential to
BUILDING A BETTER PENNDOT 22 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Innovative Thinking Across the Commonwealth
In March 2012, Governor Tom Corbett how to deliver services more effectively established the Governor’s Innovation and efficiently. Monthly meetings were Office (GIO) to reduce state spending, established for all I-Teams throughout eliminate waste, and improve service. the Commonwealth to share successes Subsequently, each state agency, under of novel ideas, challenges to creating a the Governor’s jurisdiction, formed an culture of change, and opportunities for Innovation Team (I-Team) to serve as further collaboration. the Commonwealth’s change agents in the creation of a better bureaucracy In 2012, PennDOT was among the first that explores more efficient ways to recipients of the Governor’s Innovative deliver services. Award for the implementation of electronically processing Highway The staff of the new Transportation Occupancy Permits (HOP). The new Innovations Office serves as the conduit system reduced the average HOP review among PennDOT, the GIO, and other I- time from 45 to 10 days. Additionally, Teams. The intent of PennDOT’s I-Team PennDOT’s I-Team completed a survey is not to create new innovative of all 1-800 numbers and a review of Governor Tom Corbett presenting the Governor’s Innovative Award to PennDOT for the implementation of the e-Permitting System. initiatives, but rather to work in mailing, printing and scanning Mike Dzurko and Roger Riley accepted the award on behalf collaboration with the department’s operations in an effort to reduce costs of PennDOT. decision- and policy-makers to support and align inter-agency operations, the implementation of PennDOT Next respectively. Generation. To learn more about the Governor’s Through the Governor’s Innovation Innovation Initiative, please visit Initiative, PennDOT’s I-Team is working www.innovation.pa.gov . with other state agencies to determine Improving Right-of-Way Program Services
Securing the property needed for transportation projects is critical to PennDOT’s success in providing better mobility. PennDOT has certain responsibilities related to the Right-of-Way (ROW) it owns along roadways including properly re-using or selling excess property more rapidly. As with bridge inspections, ROW appraisals and acquisitions were handled on a district basis. A PennDOT Next Generation team distributed the workload by regions. Again, this work-sharing effort between districts creates a better distribution of work and enhances resource sharing. This process helps consultants by allowing the department to provide better information for precise labor and cost estimates. PennDOT’s acquisition policy was also clarified to allow PennDOT and other local public agencies the use of a waiver for real estate parcels worth less than $10,000 creating a potential savings of more than $200,000 annually on local projects.
PennDOT also issued a new policy that adjusted the review of outdoor advertising devices (billboards) to once every other year which will also yield more than $200,000 in personnel savings and $2,900 in fleet cost savings. Electronic methods of surveillance are being integrated into PennDOT’s operations to eliminate the need for staff visits to more than 11,000 signs and billboards statewide. In all, improvements to ROW program services will total up to $1.2 million in annual cost savings. Public-Private Transportation Partnerships Authorized
In July 2012, Governor Tom Corbett signed Act 88, which authorizes public private transportation projects in Pennsylvania. This tool will allow PennDOT and other transportation authorities and commissions in the state to enter into agreements with the private sector to participate in the delivery, maintenance and financing of transportation-related projects.
The Public Private Transportation Partnership Board consists of the Transportation Secretary (Chair), Budget Secretary, one member appointed by the Governor, and four members appointed by the General Assembly.
The board meets as needed to review solicited and unsolicited proposals. (Moving forward, unsolicited proposals will be accepted within a defined timeframe.) Once proposals are received, PennDOT and a Steering Committee will review proposals to determine if customer service is maintained or can be enhanced, and if the proposal offers the opportunity to offset costs through sponsorships of the program. If the proposal is determined to be sound, PennDOT will begin negotiations and execute a contract for a private entity to provide these services for a defined period of time with various performance requirements.
To learn more about public-private transportation partnerships, please visit www.P3forPA.pa.gov .
23 2012 ANNUAL REPORT First Annual IdeaLink Awards Ceremony
Front row (L to R): Deputy Secretary Scott Christie, Frank McDonough, Lonnie Lloyd, Ann Kelly, Valerie Petersen, and Deputy Secretary Mark Compton. Back row (L to R): Deputy Secretary Kurt Myers, Jason Hershock, Christopher Kerns, Timothy Durden, Secretary Barry Schoch, Kim Bartins, and Todd Gladysiewski.
In September 2012, the first annual IdeaLink awards ceremony was held Secretary of Transportation. In the first awards program, 172 ideas were at the Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Secretary Barry Schoch reviewed that were implemented between Aug. 22, 2011, and June 1, commenced the ceremony and awarded 26 ideas because of their 2012. Following the Secretary of Transportation’s assessment, the positive impact on efficiency, safety, customer service, and cost Transportation Innovations Office evaluated all of the implemented savings. A unique, hand-crafted award was presented to each employee, ideas and identified the new, innovative ideas. Then, a representative which featured a personally-designed license plate atop a poplar wood committee of PennDOT employees ranked the ideas according to their base holder with a brass plate that read “Putting your idea in motion. creativity, return on investment, overall significance, and Thanks for your contribution to PennDOT’s IdeaLink.” implementation.
IdeaLink engages all employees in the improvement of efficient To learn more about the awarded ideas, please visit operations and workplace safety by submitting new ideas directly to the www.ModernDOT.pa.gov . Moving Innovation Forward Transportation Secretary Barry driven approaches to crime and Schoch and Federal Highway traffic safety. In 2013, the STIC is Division Administrator Renee Sigel planning to meet quarterly and co-chair the State Transportation consider approximately 30 Innovation Council (STIC), which new innovations. was established in 2011. The STIC is a composite of federal, state and The success of the STIC is dependent local agencies; industry stakeholders; on the adoption and incorporation of and, research institutions for the sole proven technologies, tactics and purpose of implementing proven techniques. To achieve this effort, the innovations in Pennsylvania’s STIC established the Public Outreach transportation system. TAG to help educate the transportation industry on the In 2012, the STIC held its first official benefits of STIC-approved business meeting to review innovations. The Public Outreach initiatives that were screened by the TAG will develop various media STIC’s Technical Advisory Groups resources and schedule (TAG). The STIC approved White presentations at various venues in Papers on expanded polystyrene 2013 and beyond. To learn more geofoam, integrating the highway about the work of the STIC, please safety manual in practice, and data visit www.ModernDOT.pa.gov .
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25 Photo courtesy of Greg Penny. 2012 ANNUAL REPORT PennDOT Districts
PennDOT’s 11 Engineering Districts throughout the state maintain, restore and expand the state’s highway systems. Each office does its part to deliver a safe and efficient transportation system on the nearly 40,000 miles of highway and roughly 25,000 bridges that PennDOT is responsible for. More information about PennDOT’s operations and the state highway system is available in PennDOT’s Fact Book at www.dot.state.pa.us.
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District 1 – 814-678-7015 District 5 – 610-871-4113 District 10 – 724-357-2806 District 2 – 814-765-0400 District 6 – 610-205-6661 District 11 – 412-429-5004 District 3 – 570-368-8686 District 8 – 717-772-0778 District 12 – 724-439-7340 District 4 – 570-963-4061 District 9 – 814-696-7100
Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration 1-800-932-4600 (from within PA) or 717-412-5300 (from out of state).
GET TO KNOW US 26 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > District Highlights: District 1: District 3:
• The dual bridges that carry Interstate 90 over Six Mile Creek in Erie County received the Association for Bridge Construction and Design’s 2012 Outstanding New Multiple Span Bridge Award. The bridge was designed by Pittsburgh-based SAI Consulting Engineers Inc., who worked as part of a design/build team with the Joseph B. Fay Co. on the $33.5 million construction project.
• The Lynch Village Bridge, which carries Route 1003 (Blue Jay Road) over Tionesta Creek in rural Forest County, received the National Steel Bridge Alliance’s 2012 Merit Award for Short Span Bridges. The Lynch Village Bridge, a one-of-a-kind demonstration The project contractor removes the old concrete from the project, was designed by Michael Baker Jr. Inc. of Moon Township, southbound lanes of Route 15 between Foy Avenue and Pa. The general contractor was Francis J. Palo, Inc. of Clarion, Pa. Hepburnville interchanges in order to reconstruct the roadway. Traffic was maintained in a single lane in each direction in the northbound lanes, separated by a temporary concrete barrier. District 2: • District 3 and its project designer, Gannett Fleming, Inc. from Camp Hill, Pa., were awarded a Diamond Award Certificate for Engineering from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania for the project modernizing a section of Route 15 in northern Lycoming County. The project designated Route 15, Section C-41, increased safety for the traveling public. The project included new southbound lanes on a new alignment and reconstructed northbound lanes, and turned the main north-south artery between Steam Valley Mountain and Trout Run from an antiquated highway into a modern facility that is more forgiving of driver error and misjudgment. The project was completed in 2011 at a cost of $60 million.
GRS bridge in Clearfield County. • The US Marine Corps Reserve presented a Commanders Award to the district for its outstanding support in the 2011 Toys for Tots program. • In 2012, District 2’s Assistant District Traffic Manager, Denny Prestash was chosen as “ITS Man of the Year” by the ITS Society. Denny was recognized for his oversight of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Congestion Management, in District 4: addition to his advocacy for the planning, design, maintenance, and operations of ITS throughout North Central Pa. The IT Society • District 4 received a certificate at American Council of Engineering also noted that Denny’s work and dedication has led to direct Companies of Pennsylvania Awards Banquet for the Design of improvements in safety, incident and emergency management, Route 4023 over Interstate 81 in South Abington, Lackawanna traffic signals, traveler information, maintenance and construction, County. and institutional coordination. • In 2012 a group of employees visited the Griffin Pond Animal • In June, Pennsylvania Industries for the Blind and Handicapped, Shelter to donate $275 (donations collected from employees) for Inc. (PIBH) presented 50 Helping Hands Awards, given to the Emergency Veterinary Fund. They also collected food and Pennsylvania organizations that demonstrated strong support for supplies for the animals. The group also walked many of the persons with disabilities and the PIBH mission. Russell Hearn, a animals during their visit. PennDOT District 2 Maintenance Employee, accepted for PennDOT’s Centre County Maintenance organization. District 5: • The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors presented the Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Award • The Frantz Bridge Replacement project in Lehigh County received to Brady, Huston and Sandy Townships in Clearfield County for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania’s their coordination with PennDOT and each other to meet a Diamond Award Certificate. pressing deadline to replace a deteriorating bridge on a school bus route with a Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) technique, a • District 5 Newburg, Hope Road and Penn Argyl Stockpile, Federal Highway Administration “Every Day Counts” initiative. The Northampton County and Breezy Stockpile, Berks County are Safe GRS bridge was completed in a little over a month at a fraction of and Sustainable Snowfighting award winners. This award is from the cost of a conventional bridge. the Salt Institute for excellence in environmental consciousness and effective management in the storage of winter road salt. 27 2012 ANNUAL REPORT District 6: District 8:
• Assistant District Executive of Design Charles Davies and District • District 8 and Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. received the American Council Bridge Engineer Henry Berman were presented with the Ralph of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania’s Diamond Award Modjeski Award for Excellence in Transportation Design, Certificate for Engineering Excellence for Construction Preservation and Archaeology by Preservation Pennsylvania. Management and Inspection Services for the U.S. Route 15/Route 581 Improvement project. This certificate recognizes Pennsylvania • Design Portfolio Manager Elaine Elbich was named the 2012 engineering firms and their clients for the outstanding Person of the Year by the American Society of Highway Engineers contributions which enhance the social and economic welfare of Delaware Valley Section. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Interstate 95 Section ITC Intelligent Transportation System project won the 2012 Innovative Transportation Solution Award from the In Memoriam: PennDOT lost an employee, Women’s Transportation Seminar. Bob Shaffer, 66, of Lebanon County, in the line of duty in 2012. • The new ramps connecting Interstate 95 and Route 291 in Delaware County received the 2011 Diamond Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania and the Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award from the District 9: Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers.
• The Gay Street Bridge Replacement project in Chester County received a Merit Award in the Medium Span Category from the National Steel Bridge Alliance.
• Four District 6 bridge rehabilitation projects received 2012 Preservation Achievement Grand Jury Awards from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The distinguished bridges were the:
- Henry Avenue Bridge over Wissahickon Creek and Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia; - Copes Bridge over the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek on Route 162 in Chester County; - Hares Hill Road Bridge over French Creek in Chester County; and - Rapps Dam Road Covered Bridge over French Creek in Chester County.
• District 6’s Gustine Lake Interchange Improvement project in Philadelphia received the 2011 Project of the Year Award (over $10 • One of District 9’s top projects was the completion of the Strank million category) from the Delaware Valley Section of the American Memorial Bridge, Cambria County for $16.9 million. Society of Highway Engineers. District 10:
• District 10 and SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc., received the American Bridge Construction and Design Outstanding New Single Span Bridge Award. The Clymer Truss Bridge, a galvanized steel pony truss carrying SR 403 over Two Lick Creek in Indiana County, received the 2011 award.
• PennDOT District 10 received the Asphalt Pavement Alliance Perpetual Pavement Award for a section of Route 210 in Plumcreek Township, Armstrong County. This 2.7-mile pavement was built in 1971.
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• District 11’s five-phase, multi-year $89.3 million effort to improve the Route 28 Etna Interchange in Allegheny County earned the 2012 Diamond Honor Award for Engineering Excellence in District 12: Transportation from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania. The work improved Route 28, Route 8 and various interchange ramps, removing a significant congestion point on the heavily traveled corridor. Approximately 60,000 vehicles travel through the interchange on Route 28 on an average day.
• District 11 received the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania’s Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence and an American Society of Highway Engineers, Pittsburgh Chapter, Outstanding Highway Engineering for the Route 68 Rochester Roundabout in Beaver County.
• The Route 22/30/60 Interchange reconstruction in Allegheny County received American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania’s Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence.
• The Route 168 Shippingport Bridge Rehabilitation project in Beaver County was presented the Association for Bridge Construction and Design’s Outstanding Bridge Rehabilitation. PennDOT District Engineer Joe Szczur, Stacy Hall (DCNR), Josh • J.R. Taylor Memorial Bridge in Allegheny County received the Zakovitch Project Manager, Bryan K. Pounds (SP&K Engineering), Association for Bridge Construction and Design’s Outstanding Ryan Willby Civil Engineer and Eric Menzer Interim Board Chair for New Structure. 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania.
• American Society of Highway Engineers, Pittsburgh Chapter, • The Community Transportation Excellence Award was presented to presented the Outstanding Highway Engineering Award to District 12 for the improvements on Route 381, Ohiopyle Borough, District 11 for the Route 3069 West Liberty Avenue improvement Fayette County. The award recognizes leadership demonstrating project in Allegheny County. the value of community transportation solutions in creating healthy communities.
29 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Have you ‘Liked’ us yet? PennDOT is on Facebook!
The new PennDOT Facebook page features:
• Available resources for travel and construction information;
• Information on highway safety including free resources, enforcement and traffic safety laws;
• Information on driver's license and motor vehicle operations, including convenient online services;
• Descriptions of PennDOT's many services available to PennDOT launched a Facebook page in 2012, giving Pennsylvanians even more ways to interact with the public; and the agency and find valuable transportation news and tips. • PennDOT job opportunities. To visit and “like” the PennDOT Facebook page, visit www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaDepartmentofTransportation.
New PennDOT Newsletter Highlights Information for Bicyclists
In the summer of 2012, PennDOT released a new quarterly newsletter geared (no pun intended) toward bicyclists.“Spokes-People” provides a great way for bicyclists to stay in touch with the latest news, laws, safety and issues affecting their ride in Pennsylvania.
To check out the latest issue or see previous issues visit our Bicycle/Pedestrian Web page by clicking “More Links” at www.dot.state.pa.us.
GET TO KNOW US 30 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Workplace Heroes
Luck would have it that Tim Zimmerer was in the right place at the right time on the afternoon of April 10. Tim, highway equipment manager for the Fleet Management Division in Harrisburg, is continuously managing the automotive fleet and taking care of Central Office’s transportation needs, however that afternoon he happened to stop at the central store room in the nick of time to save a fellow employee. Tony Martin was in the store room enjoying his lunch until a bite became lodged in his throat. Tim noticed that Tony was choking and quickly took immediate action. Tim performed the Heimlich maneuver repeatedly until he was able to dislodge the obstruction from Tony’s throat. “Tim’s a manager that truly cares about his fellow employees.” Section Manager Mike Connor stated. “We are all so thankful for his heroic actions, past experience and knowledge that allowed him to come to Tony’s aid.” The reality is that had Tim not been there and knowledgeable on what to do there may well have been a very tragic outcome. Thanks to Tim's quick response, all was well that day.
Brant Cirrincione was recognized as a Workplace Hero for his life-saving actions on Aug.29, 2012. That day, after forgetting his wallet, Brant was passing through Orchardville 10 minutes later than usual when he spotted a flame in the window of a house along Route 28. He rushed to the house yelling to a neighbor to call 911 and then began to pound on the walls, windows and doors to wake the family inside. Because of Brant’s quick actions, the mother, father and two toddlers fled the house without injuries moments before the house was totally engulfed in flames.
Jay Co lwe ll was re co gnized as a Workplace Hero for his life-saving actions on Nov. 30, 2012. That day, after hearing on his scanner th at an accident at the local quarry had placed someone’s life in peril – and knowing the limited cellular reception in the area – Jay knew that he must rush to the site to make sure the injured man was receiving the attention
h e ne ed e d. O n ce Ja y arr ived at the site of the accident he assisted the ambulance crew with preparing Mr. Sherman for
tra ns p orta t ion t o a l oc a tion where he could be airlifted to a trauma center. Jay also ensured the victim’s vehicle was
retu r ned t o his f a m ily , e nsuring they didn’t have to deal with that concern.
Safety Administration Employee Wins AAMVA Customer Service Award
In June, Nancy Myers (retired), the Partnering Division Manager for PennDOT’s Safety Administration, was honored by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) with the 2012 AAMVA Region 1 Customer Service Excellence Award.
Each year, AAMVA presents the Customer Service Excellence Award to an individual within an AAMVA member jurisdiction, who displays exemplary service and supports, promotes or provides a true quality-driven culture or experience to internal and/or external customers.
In support of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), PennDOT’s Safety Administration quickly mobilized employees to assist flood victims who needed replacement driver’s licenses or other documents. During this emergency effort, Myers coordinated the logistical planning of 40 driver and vehicle services employees and an additional 22 support staff in central office, to assist customers at 20 DRC locations across Pennsylvania from September through November.
31 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Award Received for Beautifying Pennsylvania
For the ninth consecutive year, PennDOT was presented with the National Partner Award for its continued support of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and the Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania.
The Keep America Beautiful and the U.S. Department of Transportation Partner Award recognizes states for their support of litter-cleanup programs and emphasizes the importance of anti-litter programs through public/private partnerships.
This year’s event collected more than 6.7 million pounds of unsightly litter from Pennsylvania roadways and other areas including school yards, railroad tracks, trails, waterways, shorelines, as well as parks and wetlands. Volunteers through PennDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway program contributed to more than 88 percent of the 6.7 million pounds of litter collected.
Started in 1990, PennDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway Program currently has 7,028 participating groups involving more than 130,000 volunteers who have adopted 16,177 miles of state-maintained roadways.
PennDOT Secretary Awarded 2012 Outstanding Engineering Alumnus Photo: Chris Koleno
The Penn State College of Engineering named PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch, P.E., an Outstanding Engineering Alumnus. He received his award at a ceremony on April 25, 2012. The Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award, established in 1966, recognizes graduates who have reached exceptional levels of professional achievement and is the highest honor bestowed by the college.
The tower of Old Main, Penn State Campus on a beautiful spring day. GET TO KNOW US 32 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Kathryn Barone, Matthew Kormushoff, Patrick J. Kielty, Michael (Todd) Ryan, P.E., Daryl R. St. Clair, Bureau of Bureau of IT Project Bureau of Planning Bureau of Aviation and Highway Administration Office Services Development and Delivery and Research Rail Freight
Rick Mason, David M. Tynio, John Taylor, Kimberly A. Bullivant, Troy D. Burge, Community Relations Bureau of Project Delivery Bureau of Public Transportation Safety Administration Highway Equipment Manager Coordinator
Jeff Collins, Nick Minarchick, Jared McMicken , Becky Kelley, Gina Daya, Assistant County Transportation Assistant County Clerical Supervisor 2 Accounting Assistant Maintenance Manager Const. Insp. Supervisor Maintenance Manager
Ed Armusik, P.E., Tiny Stallings-Clark, Mark W. Lewis, Gary L. Lockard, Edward Holland, Sr. Civil Engineer Sr. Civil Engineer Highway Foreman III Sr., Welder Highway Foreman 3 Manager Supervisor
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Harold Windisch, P.E., Joshua P. Jones, EIT, James T. Pruss, P.E., Fritzi Schreffler, Gregory M. Illig, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Assistant Structure Senior Civil Engineer Safety Press Officer Senior Civil Engineer Manager Manager Control Engineer Supervisor
Daniel L. Reader, Robert J. Miskanic, Angela R. Saunders, George A. Spiering, Richard J. Staub, Transportation Transportation Planning Transportation Planning Maintenance Repairman 2 TEO B Construction Manager Specialist Supervisor Specialist 1
Star of Excellence Awards are presented annually to employees who represent PennDOT’s values of service, performance and integrity. The recipients represent a variety of organizational positions, ranging from highway maintenance and driver and vehicle services workers, programming specialists, communications staff and design and engineering specialists.
Kenneth A. Shimko, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor Transportation
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Mark Compton, Secretary Barry Schoch, P.E. Deputy Secretary for Administration * As of Jan. 31, 2013 Compton became CEO of the Pa. Turnpike Commission.
Toby Fauver, Kurt Myers, Deputy Secretary for Local & Area Transportation Deputy Secretary for Safety Administration
Scott Christie, P.E., Jim Ritzman, P.E. Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Deputy Secretary for Planning
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Administration
The Administration deputate provides leadership and direction for internal and external business practices from budget to information technology to personnel. Administration is responsible for many aspects within the operational foundation of PennDOT and strives to continuously make the department more effective and efficient. In addition, Administration works with partners and other agencies to promote tourism in Pennsylvania at the 14 state Welcome Centers. Administration is comprised of Bureaus of Fiscal Management, Information Systems Technology Office, Equal Opportunity, Human Resources, Office Services and Tourism Services. Planning
The Planning deputate is in charge of statewide transportation planning, programming activities and developing and managing the Pennsylvania's multi-modal transportation infrastructure.
Planning distributes municipal and county liquid fuels funds and state police fines while providing direction and support to the 11 district municipal services units statewide. In addition, the deputate serves as a liaison to the various city, county and municipal associations. Safety Administration
Millions of customers rely on the dedicated employees of Safety Administration for their vehicle and driver needs. Safety Administration is committed to quality driver and vehicle customer service, while keeping safety and the security of confidential customer information a paramount focus.
Committed to continuous enhancements, Safety Administration advances initiatives for driver and motor vehicle safety that enhance services, streamline processes and improve quality by using new technologies and innovative solutions. Local and Area Transportation
Local and Area Transportation is responsible for the efficient management and administration of more than $1 billion in state and federal funds supporting public transportation services and infrastructure. The organization continuously strives to improve all modes of public transportation service, encourage economic development, increase mobility options, and maximize the benefits of capital investment in public transportation through advancing special initiatives and increasing safety, speed and ridership on the Pennsylvania’s passenger rail and transit services. Local and Area Transportation currently manages Aviation, Rail Freight, Ports and Waterways through grant administration, inspections, project management, technical engineering and planning guidance. Highway Administration
Highway Administration, one of the largest organizations within the department, is responsible for the maintenance, operation, design and the construction of Pennsylvania’s highways and bridges. The Engineering Districts, Bureau of Project Delivery, Bureau of Maintenance and Operations and the Business Leadership and Administrative Services Office are all integral parts of the deputate that support Pennsylvania’s transportation system.
GET TO KNOW US 36 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACTUAL TRANSPORTATION BUDGET SOURCES & USES OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT ACTUAL 11-12 PROGRAMS (In Thousands)
REVENUE SOURCES
Federal Federal Funds Federal & MLF Non- General Lottery Other Funds Other Funds Funds Public Other Funds Restricted Fund Fund Highways Rail Freight Highways Transportation Aviation $2,540,932 $110,045 $79,000 $307,360 $136 $1,466,523 $97,307 $22,002
Act 44 (2007) MLF MLF Act 26 (1991) General PA Federal Pass Public Restricted Restricted Infrastructure Through AVAILABLE MLF Bonds Public Trans. Fund Transportation Highways Aviation Bank Funds $7,082,161 $181,164 Assist. Fund Bonds Trust Fund $894,624 $11,349 $9,059 $229,828 $163,884 $164,854 $804,094
PROGRAM USES
PENNDOT AVAILABLE $6,167,884 $7,082,161
87.09% Debt Service and Other Agencies Public Highway Related Aviation Rail Freight $914,277 Transportation $4,819,210 $40,653 $35,994 $1,272,027 12.91% 78.13% 20.62% 0.66% 0.58%
Highway & Bridge Payments to Local MLF Capital Maintenance Governments Mass Tort Debt Hwy & $1,581,905 $674,806 Transit Payments Bridge $1,104,655 $12,500 Highway & Bridge PA Infrastructure $73,045 Improvement Bank $2,291,886 $9,059 Free and General State Safety and Shared Fund PennDOT Facilities Police Licensing $23,000 Transit Capital Debt $179,451 $565,060 $79,000 $102,693
General Government Refunds & Other Operations $3,096 $52,849 Rural and Intercity Other PA Transit Agencies Turnpike Welcome Centers $88,372 $69,774 $91,205 $3 ,158
Note: MLF = Motor License Fund
37 2012 ANNUAL REPORT
2011-12 MOTOR LICENSE FUND INCOME & OUTGO: STATE FUNDS (In Millions)
Liquid Fuels Tax $2,251
License & Fees $906 Other $298
REVENUES
TOTAL STATE REVENUE UTILIZED - $3,455
NOTES:
Amounts include Motor License Fund (MLF) non-restricted and restricted revenues. Excluded are dedicated aviation funds.
Category of Other consists of: $30 million from Fines and Penalties; $42 million from Interest Earnings; PA Turnpike $200 million; and $25 million from Sales and Misc Revenues.
Highway Maintenance $1,399 Other PennDOT $71
State Police Other Dept. $155 $565 Safety Administration $125 Local Subsidy Highway & Bridge $393 Improvement $655 Turnpike $91
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL STATE EXPENDITURES - $3,455
NOTES: Category of Other Departments includes: $73 million Hwy and Bridge Debt Service $12 million for Tort Claims $70 million Remaining Departments
Category for Other PennDOT includes: $16 million for Reinvestment in Facilities $52 million for General Government Operations $3 million for Refunds
GET TO KNOW US 38 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION State Transportation Advisory Committee
Louis C. Schultz, Jr., Chairman (TAC) John C. Rafferty, Jr. Transportation Consultant PA Senate Cumberland County Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties
Barry J. Schoch, P.E. Robert T. Regola, III Secretary, PA Department of Transportation McCormick Taylor Westmoreland County Jennifer Branstetter Director, PA Planning and Policy Sean M. Reilly, Esq. Office of the Governor Roscommon International, Inc. Montgomery County Roy E. Brant, Ph.D. Retired, Edinboro University John (Jack) Rutter, P.E. Crawford County Retired, IA Construction Corporation York County Brad J. Cober Somerset County Court Administrator Gustave Scheerbaum, III, P.E. Somerset County Transportation Consultant Philadelphia County Donald L. Detwiler President & CEO, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company Larry Segal Bedford County Impact PA Strategies, LLC Delaware County Thomas C. Geanopulos Retired, Marketing Consultant Jeffrey J. Stroehmann Allegheny County JDM Consultants, LLC Union County George Greig Secretary, PA Department of Agriculture Ronald Tomalis Secretary, PA Department of Education David S. Hickernell PA House of Representatives Michael Untermeyer Dauphin and Lancaster Counties William-Michael Associates Philadelphia County Richard A. Kasunic PA Senate Ronald G. Wagenmann Fayette, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties Upper Merion Township Manager Montgomery County Michael Krancer Secretary, PA Department of Environmental Protection C. Alan Walker Secretary, Department of Community and Economic Joseph Mangarella Development Retired, Carol Ann Fashions Cambria County Charles F. Welker, P.E. Retired, EADS Group, Inc. Joel B. McNeil Blair County Brookville Equipment Corporation Clarion County Mary Worthington Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce Robert F. Powelson Tioga County Chairman, PA Public Utility Commission
39 2012 ANNUAL REPORT State Transportation Innovation Council - Members
Honorable Barry J. Schoch, P. E. Stan Caldwell Co-Chair Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Secretary of Transportation (PennDOT) Bob Latham Renee Sigel Associated PA Contractors (APC) Co-Chair Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) David Sanko Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Barry Hoffman, P. E. American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Eric Madden American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/PA) David Spotts Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Kelly Heffner Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) John M. Becker American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) Gary Hoffman, P. E. Pennsylvania Asphalt Pavement Association (PAPA) Duane Peters PA Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP) Tom Clark American Public Works Association (APWA) Angela Watson Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) Martin Pietrucha, P. E. Larson Transportation Institute/Penn State University (PSU) Brad Heigel, P. E. Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) Doug McLearen Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission- Bureau of Cindy Dunn Historical Preservation (PAMC-BHP) Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) John Ward Mark Magalotti, P. E. Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) University of Pittsburgh (PITT) State Transportation Commission
Barry J. Schoch, P.E., Chairman (STC) Sharon L. Knoll Secretary, PA Department of Transportation Sharon L. Knoll Associates Erie County Frederic M. Wentz, Esq., Vice Chairman (STC) McGrory-Wentz, LLP Charles H. Martin Montgomery County Commissioner, County of Bucks Bucks County Robert B. Pease, P.E., Secretary (STC) National Development Corporation Michael P. McGeehan Allegheny County PA House of Representatives Minority Chairman, House Transportation Committee Cristina G. Cavalieri Philadelphia County Thomas Jefferson University, University Counsel Philadelphia County Frank E. Paczewski Partner, Ertley Dealerships Edward J. Cernic, Sr. Luzerne County Cernic’s Suzuki – Honda Motorcycles Cambria County William L. Patterson Executive Ronald J. Drnevich Erie County Retired, Senior Executive Vice President, Capital Blue Cross Retired, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Gannett Fleming John C. Rafferty, Jr. Dauphin County Senate of Pennsylvania Majority Chairman, Senate Transportation Committee Richard A. Geist Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties PA House of Representatives Majority Chairman, House Transportation Committee John N. Wozniak Blair County Senate of Pennsylvania Minority Chairman, Senate Transportation Committee George M. Khoury, III, P.E. Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Retired, PA Department of Transportation Clinton and Somerset Counties Centre County
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