Transportation
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Parts of U.S. 1, I-95 in Bucks County to Be Reconstructed in Massive Project. Here’s What to Know
As the new year begins, two major roads that go through Bucks County are set to see a large reconstruction take place in the near future. Kenny Cooper and Emily Rizzo wrote about the reconstruction for WHYY. Both U.S. 1 and I-95 will see major reconstruction take place in 2023, with the Pennsylvania Department of…
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Love Custom Cars and Trucks? Make Your Way to This Show in Quakertown Next Weekend
For those looking to indulge in their love of custom vehicles, an upcoming show in Bucks County will be full of unique rides. The East Penn Modifiers Club, based out of Souderton, will be hosting a Car, Truck & Big Rig Show at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market on Oct. 19 at 9 AM. Registration is…
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Residents Petition PennDOT to Use Federal Funds to Rebuild Route 611 North of Doylestown
Drivers in Upper Bucks County are hoping to see PennDOT use some of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to rebuild Route 611 north of Doylestown, writes Peg Quann for The Morning Call. The man behind the push to repair the problematic road is Charlie Reichner, a Nockamixon resident who spent over $5,000…
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TMA Bucks Essential Driving Tips For Commuters to Stay Safe This Fall
TMA Bucks, located in Trevose, is utilizing its Community Traffic Safety Program to remind commuters to be prepared for the fall weather. “As beautiful as Bucks County is this time of year as the seasons change, it’s important that commuters adapt their driving habits accordingly and be prepared,” says TMA Bucks Community Traffic Safety Program…
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TMA Bucks Is Reminding Everyone Of Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law
Back to school time has arrived and the TMA Bucks Community Traffic Safety Program is reminding everyone of Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law with hundreds of school buses hitting the road again throughout Bucks County. The PA School Bus Stopping Law says motorists approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended are required to stop…
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Bucks County Transport Launches DART South Bus Service in the Warrington Area
Bucks County Transport has launched its new DART South Route to provide Warrington residents with easy and affordable transportation. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Shops at Valley Square on Aug. 24 to unveil the new buses that will be used to help residents commute around the area. “We would like to take a moment to express…
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Five Percent Toll Increase Approved by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for Next Year
Driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is about to become more expensive, as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently approved a five percent toll increase for 2024, write Patrick Damp and John Shumway for CBS News. The new rates will take effect on January 7 and will apply to both E-ZPass holders and Toll By Plate. “As…
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Major Interstate 476 Improvement Project Starts Next Week
PennDOT’s major Interstate 476 improvement project with a price tag of $63.7 million is slated to start next week, according to MediaNews Group. The project will focus on resurfacing, repairing, and improving the nearly 17 miles of Interstate 476 and its ramps and bridges between Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in West Conshohocken and I-95 in…
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Doylestown Borough to See Pop-Up Bike, Pedestrian Lane Set Up Next Month
A borough in Bucks County will be setting up a new lane for local residents to use, and the organizations responsible are looking for feedback. In a partnership with Doylestown Borough and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, TMA Bucks will install a “pop-up” bike/pedestrian lane on Doyle Street in Doylestown this September. TMA Bucks, headquartered at 7…
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SEPTA and Amtrak Plan to Restore Connecting Tunnel at 30th Street
As part of a federally funded renovation, SEPTA and Amtrak are planning to restore a tunnel that will reconnect their stations at 30th Street, write Essie Haverkamp, Nicholas Pompey, and Vinella Jill Vinca for Billy Penn at WHYY. Currently, the Market-Frankford Line stops at 30th Street, but riders cannot reach Amtrak’s 30th Street Station without…
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New Jersey, Bordering Bucks County, Becomes Last State to Prohibit Self-Service Gas Stations
With Oregon revoking its 72-year-old ban last week, New Jersey became the last state in the country to prohibit self-service gas stations, writes Ginger Adams Otis for The Wall Street Journal. Many Garden State residents are proud of that fact and hope it never changes. “It is one of the big perks of living here,”…
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Popular Annual Car Show to Be Held in Town Just Outside of Bucks County
An annual car show, which draws people from around the area, is scheduled to take place in a town just across the river from Bucks County. The 12th annual Flemington Speedway Historical Society Car Show will be held on Oct. 21 from 9 AM – 3 PM at the Roger K. Everitt Fairgrounds in Lambertville.…
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Pennsylvania Still Has High Number of Deficient Bridges But Is Steadily Decreasing
While the number of deficient bridges in Pennsylvania continues to go down, the Keystone State still has a higher percentage of spans that need repairs than most other states, writes Jonathan D. Salant for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A new analysis of federal records shows that Pennsylvania has the sixth largest percentage of deficient bridges in…
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PennDOT Reopens Several Bucks County Roads Damaged by Flooding Last Month
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has reopened a group of roads in Bucks County that were damaged by flooding in July, according to a staff report from CBS News Philadelphia. Parts of Taylorsville Road, Route 532, and Route 32 were damaged by heavy rain on July 15. The area received an astounding six to seven…
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Bucks County Transport to Cut Ribbon on New DART South Route Later This Month
Bucks County Transport will launch its new DART South Route on Aug. 24 with a ribbon cutting at the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington, writes Jeff Werner for the Doylestown Patch. BCT officials will be joined by legislators and county and township officials for the 11 AM unveiling of the new, fixed-route bus service…
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Whitemarsh Township Train Derailment Highlights Need for Improved Rail Safety
The derailment of a CSX train on Norfolk Southern tracks in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, last week is another lesson on the importance of rail safety, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Officials said the incident could have been much worse but reiterated the need for legislation to improve rail safety. Fifteen cars had derailed from the…
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New Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioner to Focus on Fare Collection, Reducing Annual Toll Increases
Keith Leaphart was given a unanimous and favorable recommendation on Tuesday from the Senate Transportation Committee for the position of the new Pennsylvania Turnpike commissioner, writes Anthony Hennen for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Leaphart, who is a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, will primarily focus on fare collection and reduction of annual toll increases. “The Turnpike Commission…
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Newtown Antique and Classic Car Show Returning This Month. Read to Learn More
A popular car show will be returning to Bucks County this month, with a wide array of antique and unique cars being displayed. The Newtown Antique and Classic Car Show is scheduled to take place on July 23 from 10 AM – 3 PM. Organized by the Newtown Business Association, the event is being sponsored…
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