An official X account of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Travel info, traffic alerts and news for the State College/Northern Tier region.

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Walk safe! Stay visible to drivers: • Wear reflective, bright or light-colored clothes. • Use a flashlight, headlamp, or other form of lighting. • Use reflective leashes/harnesses/collars on pets. Drivers: Do your part with a safe speed and focus behind the wheel! #BeSafePA
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Life's a lot less spooky when you remember help is always here. 🎃💚
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In Kelly Township, Union County, a new roundabout funded with a $1.2M PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) grant will help bring a smoother connection to the community. It's one of 50 MTF projects across PA - apply by 10/30 for the next round at pa.gov/agencies/penndot/prog….
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PennDOT's speed trailer is out this week on Route 225 southbound in Coal Twp., Northumberland County. The speed trailer is used to remind drivers the posted speed limit and encourage safe driving. #BeSafePA #DontBeAggressive
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I visited with Kelly Twp. officials at the future Hospital Drive Roundabout, which received $1.2M from PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF). PA communities can apply by 10/30 for MTF $ to support projects like this that boost safety & mobility: pa.gov/agencies/penndot/prog….
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More Pennsylvanians can grow transportation industry careers and contractors have more streamlined workforce development, thanks to PennDOT’s expanded On-the-Job Training (OJT) program and @GovernorShapiro's investment in PA workers: pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news….
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The greatest dangers that lead to teen fatalities include: ⚫ Inconsistent seat belt use ⚫ Speeding ⚫ Distracted driving ⚫ Alcohol Safety starts at home!
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We have our speed trailer set up along Route 304 westbound in Union Township, Union County this week to remind drivers of the posted 45 mph speed limit. An aggressive driving enforcement wave begins next Monday and runs through November 8. #BeSafePA
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Rapid road repair in Tioga County! Another of @GovernorShapiro Rapid Deployment Projects is underway to resurface 4 miles of Route 6 in Charleston Township: pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news…. See all the rapid deployment projects underway and planned across PA: pa.gov/RapidRoadRepair.
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Use sidewalks whenever they're available and cross at crosswalks or intersections. No sidewalk? Follow these pedestrian safety tips.🚶⤵️ Drivers: always stay alert!
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Have an idea on how to improve transportation in PA? Now through Oct. 31, submit your public-private partnership proposals to deliver projects across all modes including roads, bridges, rail, aviation & ports. Visit pa.gov/agencies/penndot/prog… to submit a proposal & learn more.
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Rapid repair on Route 6! A resurfacing project started last week to improve ride quality/extend life of 16 miles in McKean and Potter counties: bit.ly/46FO1j0. See @GovernorShapiro Rapid Deployment Projects to improve 400 miles in 44 counties: pa.gov/RapidRoadRepair.
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Do you know when and where to stop for school buses? Watch below to learn when to stop on roads without a median, roads with a center turning lane, and other roadway scenarios. Find more info at pa.gov/schoolbus. #BeSafePA
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ICYMI: We're bringing EV chargers to PA communities w/a new $100M+ phase of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. Last week, @PennDOTSec kicked off Community Charging funding in eastern PA with $32M available for projects in this region: pacast.com/m?p=29953.
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It's Child Passenger Safety Week! 🎉 Make sure your child is in The Right Seat for their age and size — and that it's installed correctly every time. 👶✔️ Tap the link to use our Car Seat Finder tool or find a certified technician near you: NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat
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Calling all PA high school students & teachers! 📢 Our Innovations Challenge is now open: pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news…. Develop a solution to help prevent bridge strikes & compete to win a combined $ award from @PAConstructors, @ACEC_PA, @MidAtlanticITE & @ITSPennsylvania. @PADeptofEd
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We're continuing the Community Charging Funding Opportunity in the central region of PA. Businesses/orgs interested in federal $ for EV chargers, take this optional survey to connect w/providers, builders & resources: bit.ly/4rNMBvh. More info: pa.gov/evcommunity
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Want local incident alerts & important travel info right in your X feed? Follow your regional 511PA X account! @511PAAllentown @511PAAltoona @511PAErie @511PAHarrisburg @511PANortheast @511PAPhilly @511PAPittsburgh @511PAStateColl Secretary Carroll: @PennDOTSec 🏍️: @RideAlivePA
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Elk & Potter counties have 6 new ATV Connector Routes, thanks to PennDOT's new process allowing municipalities or regional orgs managing trail networks to request ATV route designations. See where these new routes are located: pa.gov/agencies/penndot/news…. @GovernorShapiro @DCNRnews
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511PA StateCollege retweeted
Keep our kids safe — slow down ⬇️ and look around 👁️ at bus stops and in school zones!
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