Latest Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Stories
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With school days dwindling and young minds dreaming of graduation or summer vacation, PennDOT today reminded all young drivers to stay focused on the road and avoid distractions while behind the wheel. "Driving is a huge responsibility that requires split-second decisions and a driver's full attention," said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. "Being distracted while driving, even for a second, is a potentially deadly...
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT will partner with state and local police in a national "Click It or Ticket" seat-belt enforcement effort through June 10. The effort will emphasize the state's primary seat-belt law for drivers and passengers under 18 years-old, and will include outreach to boost awareness of seat-belt safety and laws. "With the busy Memorial Day weekend signaling the start of the summer travel season, I strongly encourage everyone to...
PennDOT Reminds Everyone to Share the Road, Practice Safe Techniques HARRISBURG, Pa., May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the promise of warmer weather and increased motorcycle presence on Pennsylvania roadways, Governor Tom Corbett has signed a proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch says motorcycle safety is the responsibility of both riders and drivers. "By riding within the limits of their ability and by...
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced the appointment of accomplished and dedicated community leaders to serve and represent the interests of women and girls as members of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. "Pennsylvania is at a crucial time in women's business and civic leadership. It is vital to create initiatives that support women taking the lead as entrepreneurs, civic leaders and as mentors," said Governor Corbett....
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch announced today that 10 winning scripts have been selected in the department's annual radio public service announcement contest for high-school students. This year's theme was discouraging distracted driving. "We were very impressed with the creative ways these students found to discourage distracted driving," said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. "Distracted driving is a growing concern...
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 80 children will accompany their parents or guardians to work at PennDOT on Thursday, April 26, for "Take your Child to Work Day." "This day will allow future transportation partners to get a firsthand look at some of our day-to-day operations while spending time with their parents," PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. Highlighted activities will include: A demonstration of PennDOT's Automated Vehicle...
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele today announced a simplified process for many voters, especially senior citizens with expired driver's licenses, to obtain a non-driver license photo ID if they need one to vote under Pennsylvania's new Voter ID law. "If you had a Pennsylvania driver's license, or a non-driver license photo ID, in most cases you will not be required to bring a birth certificate, or any other...
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, PennDOT today launched "Just Drive PA," a new initiative aimed at improving safety on Pennsylvania roadways. "Driving is a serious business that requires a driver's complete and full attention," said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. "Our new safety effort encourages motorists to 'Just Drive' and concentrate only on the task at hand." According to PennDOT crash...
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Highlighting the dangers faced by road crews, PennDOT and other agencies today reminded motorists to slow down and drive carefully in work zones. Pennsylvania's Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, marking the unofficial start of the road construction season, runs through April 6. "Motorists who speed, drive distracted or are simply careless when traveling in a work zone pose a great safety risk to highway workers and other...
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There were 1,291 people killed in crashes on Pennsylvania roads last year, the second-lowest number on record and 33 fewer than in 2010, according to PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. "While we are encouraged that the number of people killed on Pennsylvania roads dropped last year, we must remember that each of these victims has loved ones who have to deal with their loss each and every day," Schoch said. "It's because...
