IN THIS ISSUE Co-Sponsor Memos Bill Actions

October 7, 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

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Co-Sponsor Memos

HCO3633 Miller, Daniel Gives licensed motorists the option of downloading a digitized version of a Pennsylvania driver's license through a mobile application (app) that would be offered by PennDOT. Bill History: 10-05-16 H Filed

SCO1697 White, Donald Adjusts the reimbursement rate annually for municipalities under the State Highway Transfer Restoration Restricted Account (Turnback Program). Bill History: 09-30-16 S Filed

Bill Actions

HB 1711 Regan, Mike Act designating a bridge on a portion of Sheep Bridge Road over I-83, Newberry Township, York County as the Staff Sgt. Jason M. Faley Memorial Bridge. Bill History: 09-27-16 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 48/N: 0) 09-28-16 H Signed in the House 09-28-16 S Signed in the Senate 09-29-16 G In the hands of the Governor 10-04-16 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 104)

HB 1787 White, Martina (F) Act designating a portion of State Route 1013 in Philadelphia County as the Michael R. Goodwin, Sr. Memorial Highway. Bill History: 09-27-16 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 48/N: 0) 09-28-16 H Signed in the House 09-28-16 S Signed in the Senate 09-29-16 G In the hands of the Governor 10-04-16 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 105)

HB 2384 Thomas, Curtis Act providing for parking for individuals with a handicap. Bill History: 09-27-16 H Filed 10-03-16 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Local Government

HB 2385 Cruz, Angel Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in licensing of drivers, further providing for application for driver's license or learner's permit. Bill History: 09-28-16 H Filed 10-03-16 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation

HB 2395 Davis, Tina Amends PA Turnpike Commission Act further providing for

definitions; and providing for free or reduced tolls for active duty military personnel and veterans. Bill History: 10-04-16 H Filed 10-05-16 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Transportation

SB 869 Folmer, Mike Amends Titles 4 (Amusements), 18 (Crimes & Offenses), 30 (Fish), 42 (Judiciary) & 75 (Vehicles), in administration & enforcement relating to gaming, for prohibited acts & penalties; making repeals of provisions of Liquor & Tax Code. Bill History: 09-28-16 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 43/N: 7) 09-28-16 Laid out for discussion 3:16pm 09-28-16 S Senate Costa motion to reconsider vote on final passage - Reconsidered 09-28-16 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 42/N: 8) 10-03-16 H Received in the House and referred to House Judiciary

SB 1086 Rafferty, John Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, providing for display of plate & surrender & cards upon suspension or revocation & suspension upon unpaid tolls; &, in fees, for reinstatement. Bill History: 09-27-16 S Set on the Senate Calendar 09-27-16 Laid out for discussion 4:58pm 09-27-16 Third consideration 4:58pm 09-27-16 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 48/N: 0) 10-03-16 H Received in the House and referred to House Transportation

SB 1155 Reschenthaler, Guy (F) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, providing for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States. Bill History: 09-26-16 S Senate concurred in House amendments (Vote: Y: 45/N: 0) 09-26-16 S Signed in the Senate 09-27-16 H Signed in the House 09-27-16 G In the hands of the Governor 10-04-16 G Approved by the Governor (Act: 108)

SB 1352 McGarrigle, Thomas (F) Amends the Act entitled "An act to establish a board of wardens for the Port of Philadelphia, & for the regulation of pilots & pilotage, & for other purposes," further providing for rates of pilotages, computation, & charges. Bill History: 09-28-16 S Set on the Senate Calendar 09-28-16 Laid out for discussion 3:17pm 09-28-16 Third consideration 3:17pm 09-28-16 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 10-03-16 H Received in the House and referred to House Commerce

SB 1353 McGarrigle, Thomas (F) Amends the act entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, & for the regulation of pilots & pilotages, & for other purposes therein mentioned," further providing for fees. Bill History: 09-28-16 S Set on the Senate Calendar 09-28-16 Laid out for discussion 3:17pm 09-28-16 Third consideration 3:18pm

09-28-16 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 50/N: 0) 10-03-16 H Received in the House and referred to House Commerc

PA Bulletin

PENNDOT: TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING The Transportation Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg. For more information contact Ellen Sweeney at 717-787-2913 or [email protected].

PPA: PROPOSED RULEMAKING: REQUEST FOR COMMENTS CONCERNING PROPOSED CHANGES FOR THE REGULATION OF THE PHILADELPHIA TAXICAB AND LIMOUSINE INDUSTRIES The Taxicab and Limousine Division of the Philadelphia Parking Authority is seeking information and comment from all interested parties regarding proposed changes to Article XVI-M of the act of July 13, 2016 (P.L. 664, No. 85), which temporarily authorizes transportation network companies to operate in Philadelphia under the regulatory oversight of the Authority. Written comments must be submitted no later than November 15, 2016, to Christine Kirlin, Esq., Administrative Counsel, [email protected] or by mail to the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Taxicab and Limousine Division, 2415 South Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4113.

Upcoming Events

Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO October 11, 2016 - 9:00 a.m.**Rescheduled from 10/4/16**, 11th Floor Board Room, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ Operations & Maintenance Committee Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253

Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO October 11, 2016 - 10:30 a.m.**Canceled**, 11th Floor Board Room, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ Labor Committee Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253

Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO October 11, 2016 - 1:00 p.m.**Rescheduled from 10/12/16**, 11th Floor Board Room, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ Finance Committee Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253

Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO October 11, 2016 - 2:30 p.m., 11th Floor Board Room, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ Audit Committee Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253

PA State Transportation Advisory Committee October 13, 2016 - 10:00 a.m., Conference Room 8N1, 8th Floor, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, Harrisburg Committee Meeting. For additional information: (717) 787-2913

Uber Press Conference (unconfirmed) 10/17/2016 - 12:30 PM, Main Capitol Rotunda, Harrisburg

PA Turnpike Commission October 18, 2016 - 10:00 a.m., Turnpike Admin. Bldg, Large Board Room, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd., 3rd Fl., Middletown Commission Meeting. For additional information: (717) 831-7333

Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO October 19, 2016 - 9:00 a.m., 11th Floor Board Room, One Port Center, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ Board Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253

Senate Democratic Policy Committee WEDNESDAY - 10/19/16, 2:00 p.m., Widener University, Administration Building, Room A180, 3737 Vartan Way, Harrisburg Policy roundtable discussion on government reforms to end gridlock in the Capitol

Pittsburgh Port Authority October 20, 2016 - 9:00 a.m., Neal N. Holmes Board Room, Pittsburgh Port Authority Building, 5th Floor, 345 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh Performance Oversight & Monitoring Committee Meeting. For additional information: (412) 566-5137

Pittsburgh Port Authority October 20, 2016 - 10:00 a.m., Neal N. Holmes Board Room, Pittsburgh Port Authority Building, 5th Floor, 345 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh Planning & Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting. For additional information: (412) 566-5137

Independent Regulatory Review Commission THURSDAY - 10/20/16, 10:00 a.m., 14th Floor Conference Room, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg To consider the following regulations: Reg. No. 3083 Department of Transportation #18-461: Authorizing Appropriately Attired Persons to Direct, Control or Regulate Traffic

Session Schedule Senate October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 November 16

House October 13, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 November 14, 15

In the News

10-06-2016 Keep PA Beautiful: 158,821 Volunteers Participate In Great American Cleanup... (Press Release)

10-06-2016 PHIA: PennDOT lets $283 million during September (Press Release)

10-06-2016 The better memorial: Make Washington Boulevard floodgates work The city of Pittsburgh is considering the construction of a memorial playground to honor the victims of a 2011 flood that turned low-lying Washington Boulevard into a lake. That is a worthy idea, and the city is to be commended for exploring it. However, a better tribute would be the... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

10-06-2016 PennDOT to close Liberty Bridge inbound overnight An overnight closure will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday on the inbound Liberty Bridge and Tunnel as crews work on an $80 million deck replacement project. The closure will last until 5 a.m. Thursday, according to PennDOT. Two outbound lanes will remain open on the bridge and through the tunnel.... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

10-06-2016 Westmoreland Museum of American Art's bridge project takes step closer to reality The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is almost ready to begin “Bridging the Gap.” Greensburg City Council this week approved agreements with the state and museum allowing work on the long-delayed public-art project on the North Main Street bridge. The museum now needs approval from PennDOT before... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

10-06-2016 Ride the Ducks suspends operations in Philadelphia Ride the Ducks has suspended operations in Philadelphia "indefinitely," the tour company announced Wednesday on its website. "We regret having to close our operation and send good wishes and brotherly love to the people of Philadelphia," the company said in its brief... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-06-2016 UberX and Lyft will be illegal again in Philly ... so now what? Around noon Friday, UberX and Lyft will become outlaws in Philadelphia again. What that will mean for the more than 1,200 drivers in the city is far from clear. “They’re illegal,” said Dennis Weldon, the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s general counsel. “The full range of enforcement... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-06-2016 Bridgegate trial: Christie allies saw themselves as NJ tough guys NEWARK, N.J. - The head of a Port Authority police union nicknamed David Wildstein, New Jersey's second-highest-ranking executive at the agency, after an infamous mobster. Gov. Christie liked to call Wildstein his personal "Mr. Wolfe," the character in Quentin Tarantino's movie Pulp... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-06-2016 The hottest new flight from Philadelphia? A nonstop to Iceland Do you like scenic landscapes, geysers, ice caves, volcanoes, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, and Northern lights? If so, you're in luck. Next spring, Philadelphia will be getting its first flight to Iceland. Icelandair announced Wednesday that it will begin nonstop service from... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-06-2016 Rice Twp. officials will amend dam permit RICE TWP. — Supervisors gave the township’s engineer the go-ahead to submit a letter of amendment to the Ice Lakes dam permit to the state outlining plans to make repairs to a drain pipe in the structure that has been malfunctioning since August 2015. Andrew Pasonick of Penn Eastern Engineers told supervisors he wants to... - Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice

10-06-2016 Richland wants more time to study Air Guard's use of airport for training flights A Skyview Estates couple asked Richland Township’s supervisors Monday to support their efforts to stop a West Virginia-based National Guard unit’s plan to conduct full-power landings on a Johnstown-Cambria County Airport runway. But township officials told Jim and Bertha Ford they needed to research the... - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

10-06-2016 Public invited to North Main Street safety study on Oct. 20 The public is invited to a North Main Street safety study later this month organized by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in conjunction with Allegheny College and the City of Meadville. The purpose of the Oct. 20 meeting is to obtain input about safety needs... - Meadville Tribune

10-06-2016 Rail proponents want New Castle passenger station Rail proponents want New Castle passenger station - New Castle News

10-06-2016 Commuter railroad changes arrival rule after station crash NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Transit implemented a new rule Thursday for pulling into two of its stations a week after one of its commuter trains crashed into a terminal, killing a woman on the platform and injuring more than 100 others... - AP

10-06-2016 Ex-Ally of Christie Hews to Story as Bridge Case Testimony Ends Lawyers for the two defendants on trial hammered at Mr. Wildstein’s character and credibility, getting him to smile while admitting that he liked being compared to Meyer Lansky, the Jewish gangster. But prosecutors had pre-empted that line of attack somewhat by having Mr.... - New York Times

10-06-2016 New York State to Eliminate Cash Option for Paying Tolls For motorists in New York, the only things that may rival death and taxes as certainties are traffic and tolls — the latter of which, for the better part of the last 80 years, have been collected by hand. Those near-certainties are soon to change. In an effort to reduce congestion, tollbooths will be eliminated at all... - New York Times

10-06-2016 An Alarming 10% Rise in Traffic Deaths in the First Half of 2016 Traffic deaths in the United States rose 10.4 percent in the first half of this year compared with the same period in 2015, maintaining a steady climb. The numbers were released on Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which noted that Americans drove about 50.5 billion... - New York Times

10-06-2016 Praise for airport leader About 110 jets flew into Arnold Palmer Regional Airport Tuesday for the golf icon's memorial service. "What a ceremony," said O.C. Bell, manager of the Venango Regional Airport. An avid golfer, Bell said he was saddened by Palmer's passing. As the manager of an airport, Bell marveled at how the small rural airport... - Oil City Derrick

10-06-2016 House To Vote On Ride-Sharing Authorization Later This Month HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) — The spokesman for majority Republican leaders in the state House says there will be a vote later this month on legislation to authorize ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft across the state. Authorization in Philadelphia expired last Friday and the... - KYW News Radio 1060

10-06-2016 Ride The Ducks Suspends Operations Indefinitely In Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s one of the more popular ways for people to take in the sights in Philadelphia, but the future of the Ducks in town is up in the air for now. On Wednesday night, Ride The Ducks Philadelphia announced that it was suspending operations indefinitely.... - KYW News Radio 1060

10-06-2016 Opposition delays New Jersey gas-tax hike vote TRENTON, N.J. — Opposition to a proposed Transportation Trust Fund deal that would raise New Jersey's gas tax 23 cents while also cutting some other state taxes has forced a delay in the vote, but legislative leaders said they still expect the package to be approved this week.... - Levittown Intelligencer

10-06-2016 Bucks County DA: DUI charges to be filed against former sheriff's sergeant Bucks County's district attorney Wednesday night confirmed a drunken driving charge will be filed against a former sergeant with the county sheriff's department. Matthew Weintraub said he consulted with Newtown Township police Chief Henry Pasqualini and supported the chief's decision to charge Joseph F.... - Levittown Bucks County Courier Times

10-06-2016 Police: Uber driver locked woman in car, kissed her SHIPPENSBURG - An Uber driver was arrested after Pennsylvania State Police, Carlisle said he locked a woman in a car and then later kissed her. Vincent N. Messan, 46, McConnellsburg, is charged with false imprisonment and harassment, the report shows. At about 2 a.m. on Sept. 18, a Shippensburg woman used Uber to get from... - Chambersburg Public Opinion

10-06-2016 PennDOT executive to headline CC Economic Partnership Dinner October 6, 2016 LOCK HAVEN — Karen Michael, district executive for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Engineering District 2, will be the keynote speaker at the Clinton County Economic... more »» - Lock Haven Express

10-05-2016 PennDOT, DCNR Secretaries Ride Proposed Pike2Bike Trail in Breezewood (Press Release)

10-05-2016 Pittsburgh airport to auction lost, abandoned items Sometime in the past year, a 1996 Honda Civic was left at the Pittsburgh International Airport after the owner went on a trip and wound up in jail. The car sat in the airport parking lot for more than 45 days before it was towed away, airport spokesman Bob Kerlik said.... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

10-05-2016 Unity planners discuss airpark warehouse plans The Unity planning commission heard plans for a new warehouse at the Westmoreland Airpark but referred the proposed development to the township supervisors without comment. With Chairman Thomas Baumann and two other members present — Dave Oshnock and Harry Hosack — the commission lacked a quorum to take... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

10-05-2016 Bicyclist vs. trolley tracks: After breaking her jaw, one rider takes on the streets The bicycle’s front wheel crossed the wet trolley track and, already unstable because of an uneven road, slipped almost immediately. Katie Monroe, then 23, fell to the left as her bike skidded right at the intersection of 11th and Reed Streets in South Philadelphia. The impact... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-05-2016 NJ Legislature to vote Wednesday on 23-cent gas tax hike New Jersey lawmakers are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to raise the state gas tax, but drivers might not need to rush out to fill up with the last of the cheaper gas just yet. If it passes Wednesday, the 23-cent-per-gallon tax increase won't take effect until at least Nov. 1, according to Sal Risalvato, executive... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-05-2016 Official: Investigators estimate train in crash was speeding HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) - Federal investigators estimate a commuter train was traveling two to three times the 10 mph speed limit when it slammed into a New Jersey rail station last week, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday... - AP

10-05-2016 Witness: Christie, Cuomo tried to 'put an end' to bridge story NEWARK, N.J. - As reporters were scrutinizing lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013, Gov. Christie and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo decided that the Port Authority should issue a report in an effort to "put an end" to questions about traffic jams in Fort Lee, according to testimony... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-05-2016 Frontier Airlines to hire 100 flight attendants for Philadelphia and Trenton Ever wanted to be a flight attendant? Frontier Airlines plans to hire about 100 to cover flights at Philadelphia International Airport and Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing Township. The Denver- based carrier will host an open house Oct. 11 and 12 at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 4101 Island Ave., near the Philadelphia airport.... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-05-2016 Need a cheap car? Pittsburgh International Airport will be auctioning 17 of them Saturday If you're looking for a deal, pop out to Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Allegheny County Airport Authority is holding a whale of a sale on items list or abandoned at the Pittsburgh International Airport, according to Triblive.com. Items range from 17 cars - including a 1996 Honda whose owner was arrested... - Harrisburg Patriot-News

10-05-2016 Philadelphia agency to crack down on ride-hailing services PHILADELPHIA The agency that oversees Philadelphia's taxis says it will continue enforcing restrictions against unlawful ride-hailing services, including UberX and Lyft... - AP

10-05-2016 Delays expected on turnpike SCRANTON — Motorists traveling along Interstate 476 near the Keyser Avenue Interchange may experience delays due to intermittent, 15-minute traffic restrictions this morning. Turnpike maintenance and state police vehicles will restrict traffic in both directions to a speed of 20 to 25 mph for workers to conduct a traffic... - Scranton Times

10-05-2016 New city/county EMTA proposal on table There is a new city/county proposal aimed at forging an operating charter for the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority. However, it does not appear that either Erie City Council or Erie County Council will take action on the proposal before a scheduled Friday court... - Erie Times- News

10-05-2016 Easton's $2M problem: Crumbling retaining walls Three walls holding up important Easton streets are crumbling, buckling and sinking. And the repairs won't be cheap, according to Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. "The replacement value of the retaining wall holding up Route 611 could be as high as $2 million," he said Monday during his annual budget address.... - Easton Express-Times

10-05-2016 CCBC to partner with Piedmont Airlines in pilots program CENTER TWP. -- A new partnership between the Community College of Beaver County and American Airlines subsidiary Piedmont Airlines will give graduates of the college’s professional pilot program a direct path to a career with American. Graduates can take advantage of the Piedmont Airlines Pilot Cadet Program,... - Beaver County Times

10-05-2016 Bids opened for project at Bradford County Airport TOWANDA TOWNSHIP — A single bid, which was for $310,500, was submitted for the replacement of the jet fuel tank at the Bradford County Airport in Towanda Township.The bid, which was submitted by L&O Mechanical Contractors in Macedon, N.Y., was opened at a public bid opening on Tuesday at the... - Towanda Daily Review

10-05-2016 Pa. vaults to third in deer-related crashes SUNBURY — Drivers in only two states are more likely to strike a deer while driving than those who take the wheel in Pennsylvania according to a report released by insurance agency State Farm on Tuesday. Pennsylvania ranks third nationally — behind only West Virginia and... - Sunbury Daily Item

10-05-2016 AOAA to place camera to help riders gauge weather, crowds BURNSIDE — A new camera at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA) will help riders decide whether to brave the weather or stay home.The camera will produce live video that can be viewed by clicking a link next to the current weather conditions on www.AOAATrails.com, which shows... - Shamokin News-Item

10-05-2016 Commissioners ponder if airport funding will fly October 5, 2016 The release of $2 million for the Williamsport Regional Airport hangs in the balance as the Lycoming County commissioners consider the economic impact of the airport in light of other community needs. more »» - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

10-05-2016 PA Turnpike southbound closed at Quakertown The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is closed southbound between the Quakertown and Lansdale interchanges in Bucks County on Wednesday morning due to a traffic accident involving a tractor trailer. A flatbed tractor trailer hauling roofing materials overturned on mile... -

Allentown Morning Call

10-05-2016 Ex-Ally of Christie Links Cuomo to Cover-Up of Lane Closings NEWARK — The man who has admitted orchestrating the mysterious lane closings at the George Washington Bridge in 2013 testified on Tuesday that he was told that Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York had agreed to falsely explain the closings as part of a traffic... - New York Times

10-05-2016 Grant to fund study of Sept. 11 trail between Shanksville and Johnstown Somerset County was recently awarded a $23,262 grant from the National Park Service to continue a routing study of the September 11th National Memorial Trail from the Flight 93 crash site to the Johnstown Flood National Memorial. The commissioners agreed Tuesday to use the money to pay... - Somerset Daily

10-05-2016 Lower Pottsgrove officials tap the brakes on Sanatoga Green project LOWER POTTSGROVE >> Township officials are balking a bit at the additional variances and waivers being sought by the developers of the massive Sanatoga Green project, as well as the speed with which the developers expect them to be acted upon. “At the September planning commission meeting, they were already... - Norristown Times Herald

10-05-2016 Federal, state and local officials talk transportation issues MARPLE >> From Philadelphia International Airport to I-95 to Township Line Road, transportation was the center of discussion for federal, state and county officials at the Delaware County Transportation Management Association’s legislative breakfast Tuesday.... - Primos Delaware County Daily and Sunday Times

10-05-2016 PPA Vows To Crackdown On Ridesharing Services PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Parking Authority now says popular ridesharing services Uber X and Lyft are illegal in the city after a short term agreement expired. Plus, in a win for taxis, cab drivers will get a break from some regulations. The Parking Authority is giving 48 hours notice to Uber X and Lyft. They... - KYW News Radio 1060

10-05-2016 PPA Vows To Tighten Reins On Uber & Lyft, Relax Taxi Regulations PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Parking Authority is going to go after ride sharing services in the city while relaxing regulations imposed on taxis in the city. The new mindset was outlined on Tuesday as the PPA prepares to enforce prohibition of services like Uber and Lyft.... - KYW News Radio 1060

10-05-2016 Red-light camera abuse traced to short yellow light I watched the video of the meeting with the second-year report on the Abington Township red- light cameras. The police department claims the program has been free of the abusive tactics that appear in many other programs around the country. The most common abuse with red-light cameras is not increasing the length... - Levittown Intelligencer

10-05-2016 CSX and Middletown fight over traffic stoppages in Bucks County Court The tickets issued weren't for speeding; they were for stopping trains in their tracks. Now the 16 tickets that Middletown Police Chief Joseph Bartorilla issued to CSX railroad employees because freight trains blocked traffic on Woodbourne Road for up to two hours are the focus of a civil suit in Bucks County... - Levittown Intelligencer

10-05-2016 Former Steeler charged with Wrightsville-area DUIs The substance-abuse struggles of former Pittsburgh Steeler — and York County native — Jon Witman are no secret. In December, he and his wife spoke with USA Today about his addiction to painkillers and methadone; his time in detox, rehab and a halfway house; and the pain he still suffers from back and ankle surgeries. Witman said he... - York Dispatch

10-05-2016 Extracting data from recorders in train crash may take days Federal investigators are working to extract data from an event recorder on board a New Jersey commuter train that crashed last week, killing a woman and injuring more than 100 others, but say it may be a few days before they release the information... - AP

10-04-2016 Port Authority's Access van program for disabled, elderly lacking drivers Long waits, missed medical appointments and an inability to schedule rides are among the frustrations reported by the disabled and elderly riders who rely on Port Authority of Allegheny County's door-to-door Access van program. More riders were denied transportation requests in September this year... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

10-04-2016 U.S. probes Ford vehicles for steering, warning light problems DETROIT — Two Ford Motor Co. models are under investigation by federal safety regulators for power steering and door-ajar warning light issues that are similar to those that have caused other Ford vehicles to be recalled... - AP

10-04-2016 In high tech Pittsburgh, the Duquesne Incline is a low tech treat A few weeks ago I visited Pittsburgh for two stories about transportation’s future in Pennsylvania. One was about autonomous vehicles, and the other on how Amtrak might improve train service between the state’s two largest cities. Amid coverage of what’s ahead, I... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-04-2016 Philly regional rail returns to schedule after 3 months The Philadelphia area's main transit agency restarted a normal schedule on its commuter rail lines on Monday, three months after a third of its rail cars were sidelined due to suspension system defects... - AP

10-04-2016 Poll: Will N.J. gas-tax hike alter your buying habits? It's done deal, apparently. The big price differential between New Jersey and Pennsylvania at the gas pumps will soon be a thing of the past. Last week Gov. Chris Christie reached an agreement with Democratic legislative leaders to increase the state's gasoline tax by 23 cents a... - Easton Express-Times

10-04-2016 Man uses own radar gun to push Richland Township to curb speeders Local residents often bring pleas and petitions to Richland Township meetings urging for speed limits to be enforced in their neighborhoods. Greg Young bought a radar gun – and brought results of a personal study he conducted concerning a stretch of Theatre Drive to the township’s... - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

10-04-2016 Your chances of hitting deer with car going up in Pa. If you’ve lived in Pennsylvania and driven on its roads for any length of time, you know the hazards: potholes, left-hand lane drivers and deer. Plenty of deer. It seems your chances of hitting one of those deer are going up, according to State Farm Insurance. In its annual deer claim study released last week,... - Allentown Morning Call

10-04-2016 Patchwork, Pennsylvania Directed to Mayor Rick Gray, state Rep. Mike Sturla and other city officials: As a working taxpayer and a paid permit parker, I think it’s time to change this city’s name from Lancaster to

Patchwork. Every year, taxpayer money is used to fix the streets, but streets are... - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal

10-04-2016 Evening delays on Turnpike through Friday Drivers traveling southbound on the Northeastern Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 476) in Lehigh County could encounter traveling delays in the evening tonight through Friday. Construction workers will be installing bridge beams at milepost 68.5... - Lehighton Times News

10-04-2016 Martinsburg to BWI flights request approved October 4, 2016 MARTINSBURG — The Altoona-Blair County Airport will be adding daily flights to the Baltimore-Washington International Airport starting Nov. 19. The U.S. more »» - Altoona Mirror

10-04-2016 Newly named stretch of State Route 74 unveiled Monday A Stretch of State Route 74 in Carlisle was designated Monday morning as the Marine Lance Cpl. Gary Lee Ream Memorial Highway, in honor of a fallen Marine born and raised in the borough. Back in June, Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) introduced HB835 after Ream’s family approached him with the idea on April 15, 2014.... - Carlisle Sentinel

10-04-2016 Witness: Christie, Cuomo tried to 'put an end' to bridge story As the news media were scrutinizing lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013, New Jersey Gov. Christie and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo decided that the Port Authority should issue a report in an effort to "put an end" to questions about September traffic jams in Fort Lee, N.J.,... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-04-2016 House State Government 10/4/16, 10:00 a.m., G-50 Irvis Office Building By Kimberly Hess, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committee held a public hearing on elections. Chairman Metcalfe remarked on the timely nature of holding a hearing to ensure the integrity of elections and ensuring that all legally cast votes are counted and no illegal votes are cast.

10-03-2016 Port Authority ready to rehab Emsworth bridge It will take another year, but motorists who can’t use the weight-restricted Center Avenue Bridge in Emsworth will finally get some relief. The Port Authority, which owns the bridge, has awarded a $3.65 million contract to Mosites Construction Co. to rehabilitate the bridge. The... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

10-03-2016 Taxes pay for roads, defense and other functions of democracy Donald Trump’s interjection about paying no taxes being “smart business” during the recent debate shows he has no idea about the connection between taxes and roads, defense, education, etc. — everything that makes our nation — our democracy — function. Maybe we should all practice smart business if he is elected and refuse to... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

10-03-2016 Bykofsky: Gross case of stolen and mistaken identity WHEN SHAWN GILL got a call at his Warminster home from a doctor at Einstein Medical Center asking how he was feeling, he was puzzled. Why do you want to know? he asked. "Because we treated you after your accident last night," the doctor said. "I wasn't in no accident last night," said Gill, who had been asleep in his... - Philadelphia Daily News

10-03-2016 Tips for riders as SEPTA returns to a regular weekday schedule After three months of scheduling woes, SEPTA is returning to a regular weekday schedule Monday. This week’s commutes, though, will still likely feature overcrowded trains, the possibility of delays and the need for riders to stay alert as the rail authority attempts to turn the page on a

frustrating summer... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-03-2016 Bridgegate witness: A loyal Christie soldier? Or self-serving braggart? NEWARK, N.J. - As mysterious lane closures at the George Washington Bridge came under heightened scrutiny by the news media and state lawmakers in late 2013, David Wildstein told a close friend he wanted to fall on the sword to try to kill the story. Perhaps by resigning from his made-up position as director of interstate... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-03-2016 New Jersey train engineer says he can't remember crash HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) - The engineer at the helm of a train that smashed into a New Jersey commuter rail terminal, killing a woman and injuring more than 100 others, told federal investigators he was going only 10 mph as he approached the station, but has has no memory of the crash, the National... - AP

10-03-2016 Pennsylvania drivers more likely to hit deer this year, says insurance company Drivers in Pennsylvania are more likely to collide with deer this year, according to State Farm insurance company. Based on an analysis of the company's claims data, State Farm moved Pennsylvania up from the No. 4 most likely spot last year to No. 3 this year.... - Harrisburg Patriot-News

10-03-2016 Philly regional rail returns to schedule after 3 months PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia area's commuter rail service is resuming a normal schedule three months after a third of its coaches were sidelined due to suspension system defects... - AP

10-03-2016 Philly regional rail returns to schedule after 3 months PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia area's commuter rail service is resuming a normal schedule three months after a third of its coaches were sidelined due to suspension system defects... - AP

10-03-2016 Grant to help fill gaps along D&L Trail A $750,000 grant from a Philadelphia foundation will be used to fill some of the gaps in the D&L Trail and, more broadly, link the Lehigh Valley's many trails and market them as an unbroken network. The money from the William Penn Foundation, which supports arts, culture,... - Allentown Morning Call

10-03-2016 Ushering in a Safe, Driverless Future The idea of getting into a car that drives itself — and may not even have a steering wheel — is enough to scare anyone who’s had a bad experience on the road or with technology. Those fears were made all the more real by a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model S that was traveling on... - New York Times

10-03-2016 Hardy breaks ground for airport hangar project, pledges support for runway extension DUNBAR TWP. - Businessman Joseph A. Hardy broke into a smile as he took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the airport that bears his name. - Uniontown Herald- Standard

10-03-2016 Editorial: Any improvement to Schuylkill Expressway would be welcome The Issue: PennDOT plans to take several steps to ease congestion along one of the region's

worst roads. Our Opinion: We can only hope long overdue changes lead to a safer, smoother experience for motorists. Drivers in this area know all too well just how difficult it is to get to... - Reading Eagle

10-03-2016 Greene judge made the right call Many people probably breathed a sigh of relief last week when Greene County Court of Common Pleas affirmed a decision by Jefferson-Morgan Multi-Municipal Zoning Hearing Board denying a special exemption to allow a water tanker filling station to be developed on Route 188 near Jefferson.... - Washington Observer-Reporter

10-03-2016 Call it 'Christie-nomics' - funding fix not a cure-all for NJ Transit | Editorial After seven years of Gov. Christie's voodoo accounting, New Jersey is busted. Now, as he plots his exit, he proffers more tax cuts without offering a clue about how he plans to pay for them. It is more of the same craven leadership that has caused the state's credit rating to plummet on this... - Trenton Times

10-03-2016 Cyclists don’t follow the rules of the road? Maybe it’s time to change those rules Like many bicycle commuters across America, Kurt Holzer looks at a stop sign and sees a suggestion rather than a command. If the intersection is clear and it’s safe to do so, he rolls right through, sometimes barely slowing down. This makes his commute just a little easier — because... - Los Angeles Times

10-03-2016 Portion of Route 220 named in honor of veteran October 1, 2016 Lt. Cmdr. John J. Peterman was the kind of man who would do great things for others and never ask for anything in return. more »» - Williamsport Sun-Gazette

10-03-2016 HEARD AND SEEN: All forms of transportation can be dangerous CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS — I ran across this article that reminded me that all forms of transportation can be dangerous. The article was published in the Enterprise News on Dec. 15, 1905. The headline reads: "Trolley Line Accident brings Death to Three and injuries to Several."... - Meadville Tribune

10-03-2016 SEPTA Looks To Get Regional Rail Back On Track ARDMORE, Pa. (CBS) — Regular weekday schedules are back into effect for SEPTA’s Regional Rail lines. This comes about thee months after the transit agency had to pull a third of its fleet off the tracks because of a defect. Some delays but no major headaches at Ardmore on the Paoli-Thorndale line... - KYW News Radio 1060

10-03-2016 Pennsylvania Pols Get To Sample Self-Driving Car At State Capitol HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) — Harrisburg’s mayor was the first passenger as PennDOT and Carnegie Mellon University this past week offered test rides around the state capitol complex in a self-driving vehicle. Lawmakers and other politicians took a mile-plus ride around... - KYW News Radio 1060

10-03-2016 Ride-sharing Apps Uber And Lyft Are In Legal Limbo Once Again In Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Parking Authority and Uber officials reached a temporary agreement in July to allow ridesharing services in the city. But it was only good through September 30th. Drivers could face very hefty fines or even have their cars impounded. PPA... - KYW News Radio 1060

10-03-2016 3 rail-trails in Lancaster County on track to completion in 2018 The three rail-trails proposed for Lancaster County were mere pipe dreams 25 years ago. Today, the 7-mile Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail, the 23-mile Enola Low Grade Trail and the 11-mile Northwest Lancaster County River Trail are nearing completion. It hasn’t been easy, inexpensive or without pushback from some... - Lancaster Intelligencer Journal

10-03-2016 Rail-trail solace from city chaos Editor, Do you know anyone, and I feel you must, whose nerves are worn thin, who are agitated and annoyed by the senseless chaos and noise of some of their neighbors? If so I have an answer for them that just might help. Go for a bike ride or a walk on our Rails-to-Trails. I am embarrassed to... - Hazleton Standard-Speaker

10-03-2016 Mack Trucks, local union reach tentative three-year deal Heavy-duty truck maker Mack Trucks, which is the largest employer in Lower Macungie Township, and the union representing its local workers reached a labor agreement over the weekend. "We reached a tentative three-year agreement yesterday, but we can't provide any other details at this time," Mack spokeswoman Kim Pupillo said... - Allentown Morning Call

10-02-2016 Pittsburgh plans two-way traffic around former Allegheny Center Mall Pittsburgh officials are putting the final touches on plans to bring a little of East Liberty to the North Side: two-way traffic around the former Allegheny Center complex. That is part of a three- phase project that includes plans to join East and West Ohio streets through the center of the complex, in front of the... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

10-02-2016 Restoring floodgate system to take weeks, cost up to $50,000 Restoring the floodgate system on Washington Boulevard will take at least until late November and cost up to $50,000, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s administration said Friday, releasing an independent analysis of the troubled warning network. Bronder Technical Services of Prospect found problems including a faulty... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

10-02-2016 South Hills transit riders can expect delays Monday South Hills bus and light-rail riders can expect delays of up to 20 minutes beginning Monday because vehicles will be rerouted while crews replace part of the T track near Station Square. Transit service in the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel will be restricted... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

10-02-2016 PennDOT announces ramp closings starting Monday along Route 65 Three ramps along Route 65, starting Monday, will be closed for a $25.2 million improvement project, and PennDOT officials have asked motorists “to observe safe speeds” while driving through the work zone. The closures include the Chateau Street ramp to northbound Route 65; the... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

10-02-2016 Inquirer Editorial: Sexual harassment scandal shows Philadelphia Parking Authority board should be replaced It was outrageous enough that for years the Philadelphia Parking Authority has been run by a serial sexual harasser in Vincent J. Fenerty Jr. But the complete failure of the Parking Authority's board to confront Fenerty's disgusting actions at multiple turns raises broader questions about the... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-02-2016 Wolf calls for investigation of Parking Authority in light of harassment scandal Gov. Wolf called on Friday for an investigation of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, following the resignation this week of the authority's executive director over two sexual harassment scandals. In a letter to Attorney General Bruce Beemer, Wolf said the authority was... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-02-2016 How the Parking Authority became a Republican patronage haven The state takeover of the Philadelphia Parking Authority was negotiated so covertly that not even Mayor John F. Street knew until it was too late. Harrisburg Republicans in 2001 tucked the plan into an existing piece of legislation. As the bill was debated on the House floor, the Philadelphia... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-02-2016 Bridgegate witness: A loyal Christie soldier? Or self-serving braggart? As mysterious lane closures at the George Washington Bridge came under heightened scrutiny by the news media and state lawmakers in late 2013, David Wildstein told a close friend he wanted to fall on the sword to try to kill the story. Perhaps by resigning from his made-up position as director of interstate... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-02-2016 Investigators: No signal problems before New Jersey crash Here's what is known about the investigation into a commuter train crash that killed one person and injured more than 100 others Thursday in Hoboken, New Jersey... - AP

10-02-2016 Deal to raise N.J. gas tax by 23 cents a gallon In a surprise announcement Friday afternoon, Gov. Christie and legislative leaders said they had reached a deal to raise New Jersey's gasoline tax by 23 cents a gallon - an apparent end to a political impasse over the state's depleted transportation fund. In exchange for increasing the gas tax, the Republican governor, Senate... - Philadelphia Inquirer

10-02-2016 How the Slate Belt's derailed mini-train got back on track A group of volunteers made quick work to fix a beloved miniature train's tracks. Bangor police have been investigating how miniature train tracks that circle a borough park were damaged last week. - Easton Express-Times

10-02-2016 Should LERTA be extended to neighborhoods near Moravian College? — The Bethlehem Area School District wants City Council to reconsider including neighborhoods near Moravian College in a new property tax incentive district. City Council narrowly voted to pan a last-minute request by Moravian College to include those 40 acres in the Local Economic Revitalization Tax... - Allentown Morning Call

10-02-2016 Granting Shares for Fares: An Uber Rival’s Play for Drivers The founders had conducted informal research, hitting the streets of New York to talk to Uber drivers about their experiences. They said they detected a morale problem. “If somebody can treat them better, they’ll jump ship,” Mr. Marco concluded. Their next step was to ask riders whether they, too, would be amenable to... - New York Times

10-02-2016 New Jersey Transit Was Under Investigation Before Fatal Crash The Federal Railroad Administration began investigating safety problems at New Jersey Transit before a fatal train crash last week, a federal rail official confirmed on Saturday. Federal officials began an audit in June of New Jersey Transit, the nation’s third-busiest commuter railroad, after noticing an increase in... - New York Times

10-02-2016 Before Hoboken crash, investigators found dozens of safety issues at N.J. Transit The New Jersey transit agency involved in a rail station crash that killed one person and injured more than 100 last week already was under scrutiny by federal authorities after dozens of safety violations were uncovered this summer. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discovered the violations after... - Washington Post

10-02-2016 On Bridgegate, the stink around Christie gets worse | Moran During opening arguments in the Bridgegate trial, U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman suddenly got up and walked out. He had just gotten word that two police officers had been shot in Linden as they

moved to arrest Ahmad Khan Rahami, the suspect in the recent bombings.... - Trenton Times

10-02-2016 DRPA treads again in murky waters | Editorial It's been more than three years since it was confirmed that a federal grand jury was looking into the spending practices of the Delaware River Port Authority. With no indictments, and no progress reported to date, we were beginning to think the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office had found no... - Trenton Times

09-30-2016 Civil War Stories, and Transportation Update on PA Newsmakers (Press Release)

09-30-2016 House Committee Advances Sankey Legislation on Use of License Plate Readers (Press Release)

09-30-2016 Congress funds squadron of C-17s for Pittsburgh's 911th Airlift Wing The measure that Congress approved Wednesday to keep the government running delivered the $85 million needed to establish an Air Force squadron of C-17 cargo planes at the 911th Airlift Wing at Pittsburgh International Airport. The resolution, which funds the government through Dec. 9, will finance the... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

09-30-2016 State police continue to monitor Liberty Bridge Even though the weight limit on the Liberty Bridge has been increased from 9 tons to 30 tons, state police continue to monitor the bridge to make sure extra-heavy vehicles don’t use it. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation raised the weight limit on... - Pittsburgh Post- Gazette

09-30-2016 Scott Sturgis' Driver's Seat: Autonomous driving inevitable, but just how safe is it right now? A Google self-driving car crashes in California. A man in Florida is killed while in a Tesla on AutoPilot. Uber is testing almost fully autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh, while Ford separately announces its own plan for cars without an accelerator pedal or steering wheel by 2021.... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

09-30-2016 Safe self-driving? It’s not here yet By Philip Koopman and Michael Wagner President Barack Obama this month announced a Department of Transportation draft policy on automated-vehicle safety. Hard-working staff at the Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center did a... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

09-30-2016 30-ton weight limit restored to Liberty Bridge Experts doctoring the Liberty Bridge say it's OK for the span to put on some weight. PennDOT officials restored the bridge's 30-ton weight limit Thursday, three days after the bridge reopened with a 9-ton weight limit imposed after a fire Sept. 2 weakened the historic span. The bridge closed to all traffic... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

09-30-2016 Liberty Bridge lesson There is a constant clamoring among the business community as well as the Republican and Libertarian parties to do away with job-killing federal regulations generated by agencies like OSHA and the NFPA. In a perfect world, where business owners consistently valued the safety of their... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

09-30-2016 British Airways will drop a flight to London, and American Airlines will add one After 18 years operating two daily flights to London from Philadelphia, British Airways will drop one of them in March. American Airlines, which is British Airways' business partner and member of the same Oneworld airline alliance, will add a second daily flight between... - Philadelphia

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09-30-2016 SEPTA returning to regular schedule next week Almost three months to the day after flawed railcars sent SEPTA's rail service into a tailspin, weekday service is returning to a normal schedule -- though trains may be shorter, and overall capacity still below peak. Starting Monday, SEPTA is returning its 13 Regional Rail lines to a June 19... - Philadelphia Inquirer

09-30-2016 Safety system cited in Philly Amtrak derailment faces new scrutiny after Hoboken crash The deadly train crash in Hoboken, N.J., on Thursday renewed questions about the long- delayed rollout of Positive Train Control, the government-mandated rail safety system that came into the spotlight after eight people died in the 2015 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia. Officials... - Philadelphia Inquirer

09-30-2016 Bridge trial defense attorney tries to discredit government's key witness NEWARK, N.J. - A defense attorney for a former Port Authority executive charged in the George Washington Bridge lane-closure trial sought to undermine the credibility of the federal government's key witness Tuesday, arguing that he had constantly changed his story in interviews with... - Philadelphia Inquirer

09-30-2016 On campaign stop, Pence expresses sorrow for train victims YORK, Pa. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence told supporters in Pennsylvania that "our hearts are in Hoboken" following a deadly commuter train accident in New Jersey... - AP

09-30-2016 Scranton council hears about utilities' pave-cut road digs Scranton officials on Thursday defended their enforcement of newer city rules for utility pave cuts and road restoration. In a work session held by city council on the issue, pave-cut inspector John Hazzouri and city engineer John Pocius explained procedures and... - Scranton Times

09-30-2016 Court documents: Stephen Miller’s endangering welfare of children charges dismissed NANTICOKE — Court documents indicate Stephen Miller is headed to higher court on some his initial charges stemming from a DUI incident that allegedly happened in June. Court documents indicate Miller, 50, had one charge of DUI and summary charges of careless driving and not having headlights on waived to court.... - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

09-30-2016 New law on red light raises red flag Motorists who grow tired of sitting at a red light for what seems like forever can now "proceed with caution" under a new Pennsylvania law. The law, which went into effect earlier this month, allows drivers who get trapped at unresponsive traffic signals to travel through a red light after... - Reading Eagle

09-30-2016 Poll: Are you on board with Amtrak's Valley train excursion? Upon the first toot, this sounds like a great way to spend a weekend day in late October: An Amtrak passenger excursion that would chug through New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley on the former Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks now used exclusively for freight service.... - Easton Express-Times

09-30-2016 Federal funding for Montgomery, other locks and dam projects clears major hurdle The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that contains $2.6 billion to fix three locks and dams in western Pennsylvania, including the Montgomery facility in Industry. The bill's passage was welcomed by area lawmakers, especially because the... - Beaver County Times

09-30-2016 County mulls funding repairs for Kidds Mill bridge PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP – County officials are trying to decide what to do about a $69,000 shortfall in money to renovate the historic Kidds Mill Covered Bridge. The only wooden-trussed bridge in the state, Kidds Mill is a very popular scenic backdrop for senior pictures, prom photos and weddings, said... - Sharon Herald

09-30-2016 Uber refunds fares following fatal train crash in Hoboken HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) - Ride-sharing giant Uber has refunded fares to more than 1,000 users whose morning commutes were impacted by the fatal train crash in Hoboken... - AP

09-30-2016 Credibility of Chris Christie’s ‘Enforcer’ Challenged During Bridge Scandal Trial NEWARK — A defense lawyer tried to undermine the credibility of the confessed culprit in the George Washington Bridge lane closings in federal court on Thursday, suggesting that he was a serial schemer and braggart who had hoped to take credit for the scheme — but now, as the star witness... - New York Times

09-30-2016 How Do You Make Turbo Engines More Efficient? Just Add Water FOR decades, automakers have relied on turbocharging, which uses energy captured from exhaust gases to force additional air into the cylinders, to increase the power and efficiency of some gasoline engines. But turbocharged engines are in a bind, caught between increasingly... - New York Times

09-30-2016 Leaderless and Underfunded, N.J. Transit Had Troubles Well Before Fatal Crash Even before one of its trains crashed in Hoboken Terminal on Thursday morning, killing one woman and injuring more than 100 others, New Jersey Transit was an agency in distress. The third-busiest commuter system in the country, New Jersey Transit has been operating without an executive director for nearly a year, its board... - New York Times

09-30-2016 Why New Jersey’s Trains Aren’t Safer Why did a New Jersey Transit train crash into Hoboken Terminal on Thursday morning, killing at least one person and injuring more than 100 people? The engineer, who was injured, might have failed to hit the brakes in time. Or the brakes could have failed. What we do know — have known, in fact,... - New York Times

09-30-2016 In Aftermath of Train Crash, Wary New Jersey Commuters Make the Best of It Many residents of the New York region woke up on Friday to long and complicated commutes in the aftermath of the catastrophic train crash that killed one and injured more than 100 at the Hoboken Terminal in New Jersey, which delivered a blow to the region’s busy transportation system on... - New York Times

09-30-2016 Hoboken Train Crash Kills 1 and Injures Over 100 Train Crashes Into New Jersey Station A New Jersey Transit commuter train crashed into the station at Hoboken, N.J., on Thursday. Video shot by witnesses shows the damage moments after the crash. By MEGAN SPECIA on September 29, 2016. Photo by Pancho Bernasconi/Getty... - New York Times

09-30-2016 Stronger drunk driving rule among new Maryland laws A new law dedicated to the memory of a police officer killed by a drunk motorist will require anyone convicted of driving while intoxicated to install a device that will prevent their vehicle from starting if the driver has consumed alcohol. The measure, known as "Noah's Law," is one of 300 bills passed by the... - Baltimore Sun

09-30-2016 Students get a glimpse into the world of commercial drones Lawrence County Career and Technical Center student Austin Basinger has been considering entering the gas and oil industry as a well tender. But following a Thursday afternoon

demonstration of an unmanned aerial vehicle, or a UAV, by the Pittsburgh-based Civil and Environmental... - New Castle News

09-30-2016 Letter to the editor | 'Monster' planes could bring jobs to region This letter is in response to the article published on Sept. 21 “ ‘Monster’ planes protested,” about allowing C-17’s from West Virginia to use the short runway at the John Murtha Johnstown- Cambria County Airport. I served in the Army for 24 years, 17 with airborne military police units... - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

09-30-2016 SEPTA trains returning to schedule in Philadelphia after 3 months PHILADELPHIA >> The Philadelphia area’s commuter rail service will resume a normal schedule Monday, three months after a third of its coaches were sidelined due to defects in their suspension systems. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority said Thursday that... - Norristown Times Herald

09-30-2016 PennDOT announces I-76 improvement plan WEST CONSHOHOCKEN >> Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Leslie Richards joined other PennDOT officials and representatives from SEPTA and the Pennsylvania State Police at the park-and-ride lot on Matsonford Road Tuesday to announce a comprehensive, multi-modal transportation management... - West Chester Daily Local News

09-30-2016 PennDOT secretary: Money is never enough ORWIGSBURG — Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Leslie S. Richards appreciates the increased money the state Legislature has given her agency, but she said Thursday that the department always can use more for its projects. “It’s just never enough,” Richards told about 60 people... - Pottsville Republican and Evening Herald

09-30-2016 Experts Discuss Trains’ Lack Of Seatbelts Following Deadly Hoboken Crash PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Passengers on the train that crashed in Hoboken describe chaos and a lot of flying debris. Seat belts on trains wouldn’t guard against debris in crashes like the Hoboken one, but passengers were also knocked around, something that caused... - KYW News Radio 1060

09-30-2016 Could The Hoboken Train Crash Have Been Prevented By PTC? PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As the investigation into Thursday’s train crash continues, many are wondering if the catastrophe in Hoboken could have been prevented through Positive Train Control. The technology was not installed on New Jersey Transit Rail, the line where... - KYW News Radio 1060

09-30-2016 Deal Allowing Uber, Lyft To Operate Legally In Philly Expires Soon PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The temporary deal allowing rideshare services Uber and Lyft to operate legally in Philadelphia expires at midnight Friday night. The Parking Authority’s three- month hold on enforcement against Uber runs out at the end of the month. After that, UberX and Lyft technically go... - KYW News Radio 1060

09-30-2016 SEPTA Looking For Women To Join Workforce PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – SEPTA is staging a gender-specific career fair this weekend. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the transit agency will stage the “Women Building SEPTA” career fair at its Center City headquarters. Dan Amaspacher, SEPTA’s director of recruitment, says they’re... - KYW News Radio 1060

09-30-2016 SEPTA Ensures They Are All About Safety Following Hoboken Train Crash PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The deadly New Jersey Transit commuter train crash in Hoboken has rattled some Septa commuters in Philadelphia. “It’s a little scary. You just don’t know what happened. Was there a mechanical issue or something else?” While the investigation into the

derailment Thursday morning continues,... - KYW News Radio 1060

09-30-2016 Paid Parking Lot Under Ben Franklin Bridge Could Become Reality PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A paid parking lot under the Ben Franklin Bridge in Old City is a step closer to reality. It’s something that Old City residents have wanted for years — to be able to park under the Ben Franklin Bridge. Philadelphia Parking Authority interim co-director Rick Dickson says it’s been banned since... - KYW News Radio 1060

09-30-2016 Abington police: Crash numbers down since red light camera program began Apparently word is out among Abington residents about the red light cameras at three of the township’s largest intersections. But out-of-towners seem only to be finding out after they receive their photo in the mail along with a citation. According to Abington police Lt. Kelley Warner, 79 percent of the... - Levittown Intelligencer

09-30-2016 Winkels named new TAWC chief September 30, 2016 After 34 years, John Aldrich has stepped down as executive director of the Transit Authority of Warren County (TAWC). more »» - Warren Times Observer

09-30-2016 Allegheny County Judge Ward to enter probation program for DUI charge An Allegheny County judge who was charged with drunken driving has been placed into a special probationary program for first-time, non-violent offenders. Judge Ward Common Pleas Court Judge Christine Ward, 58, of Shadyside, was charged in July with a misdemeanor count of drunken driving as well as summary counts... - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

09-30-2016 Allegheny County j6udge sentenced to rehabilitative program over DUI An Allegheny County civil court judge will spend six months in a county program for non-violent first-time offenders and pay her court costs for a July DUI stop. Common Pleas Judge Christine Ward, 58, of Shadyside, was approved Friday for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, or ARD program. She must... - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review