Transportation
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Pennsylvania proposal aims to make vehicle registration cheaper
In a memo seeking co-sponsors, House Transportation Committee Chair Ed Neilson (D-Philadelphia) said his bill would provide a discount for people who want to register their vehicles for two years instead of one.
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Metzgar legislation to stop Turnpike Commission use of eminent domain
State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) has announced his intention to introduce legislation that would eliminate the ability of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to exercise the power of eminent domain.
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If you want to start living the van life, here’s what to consider
If you’re thinking about enjoying the van life by traveling and sleeping in a camper van, there are several things you should keep in mind when making that purchase.
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PA Turnpike tolls are increasing in 2026, but there is good news
The 4% increase takes effect on Jan. 4 and affects all turnpike users, including passenger and commercial vehicles on the turnpike’s mainline section and its various extensions.
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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional screening and a warning.
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Gov. Shapiro sends nearly $220 million to SEPTA as agency complies with federal safety orders
After a months-long state budget impasse that resulted in no new recurring funding for mass transit agencies, Shapiro announced that he’s sending an additional $220 million to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to fund repairs and infrastructure projects meant to improve safety.
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Tolls for 8 Delaware River bridges, including I-80, rising in 2026
According to the Commission, the new toll schedule is expected to take effect “on or about” Jan. 1. An exact start date will be announced in December.
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Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal is ready for passengers. When it will open
The airport has finally set a date for the grand opening of its new terminal in Findlay Township, marking a new era for those visiting Pittsburgh for events such as next April’s NFL draft. The opening has been set for Nov. 18.
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The PA Turnpike: All about America’s first superhighway
Now stretching 565 miles, the PA Turnpike transformed Pennsylvania and set the standard for highways nationwide.
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Where school zone speeding, failure to stop for a school bus infractions occur most in PA
More than a quarter of all traffic offenses involving school zones and school buses in Pennsylvania occur in the first two months of the school year as drivers adjust to lower speed limits and the return of big yellow buses to the roads.
