Today we remember Richard Dawson, a PennDOT employee who died in the line of duty in 1999. We pray this kind of heartbreak stays far removed from our PennDOT team. Please keep him in your thoughts and stay safe every workday.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Truck Transportation
Harrisburg, PA 21,675 followers
Delivering better mobility through smart management and innovation.
About us
PennDOT oversees programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports, and waterways. More than three-quarters of PennDOT's annual budget is invested in Pennsylvania's approximately 122,000 miles of state and local highways and 32,000 state and local bridges. PennDOT is directly responsible for nearly 40,000 miles of highway and roughly 25,400 bridges, a system first established in 1911. Roughly 7,095 of PennDOT's complement of nearly 11,706 employees are engaged in the maintenance, restoration, and expansion of the state highway system. They work in central headquarters in Harrisburg and 11 engineering districts, with facilities in all 67 counties. PennDOT also administers the state's 11.8 million vehicle registrations and 10.2 million driver's licenses and IDs, and oversees safety and emission inspection programs.
- Website
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http://www.penndot.gov
External link for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Industry
- Truck Transportation
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Harrisburg, PA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- Construction, Engineering, Planning, Multimodal Transportation, Transportation, and Driver Licensing
Locations
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Primary
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120, US
Employees at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Updates
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PA is a leader in opening EV charging stations funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, and we're continuing that work with new EV stations at Love's Travel Stops in Jonestown and Slippery Rock. These are the fourth and fifth NEVI stations to open in PA. Since the program began, NEVI-funded stations have delivered over 4,000 charging sessions to travelers in the state, powering an estimated 525,000 miles of driving. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZ-HCdf8. Federal Highway Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Governor Josh Shapiro
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Winter weather is forecast across much of PA today into tomorrow. We recommend that you delay unnecessary travel, so you and your family stay safe, and to help PennDOT's crews work on our roadways. If you must travel, get ready with these tips to prepare for safe driving during wintry weather: • Prepare a winter emergency travel kit. • Listen to weather and travel advisories. • Visit 511PA.com, check the 511PA app, or call 511 for the latest conditions. • Pack a cell phone and be sure it's charged. • Remove snow and ice from your hood, roof and windows. • Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to arrive. • Do not drink and drive and always wear your seat belt. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/erhQ5Ycu.
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Want to know the status of a PennDOT construction project in your area? You can see active construction projects that are underway, beginning this year or being bid this year on the Construction Projects section on https://lnkd.in/eMXSw6Ba.
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A new state-of-the-art Driver License Center is now open in Exeter Township, Berks County. This new center will provide a convenient location for driver license and ID transactions, including same-day REAL ID services. The new facility offers ample parking, a large customer waiting area, and additional processing and photo counters. You can visit our Exeter location at 4365 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM. See more from the opening event: https://lnkd.in/eFjWEN8Z.
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The results are in… We’re proud to announce the Judges’ Pick and Fan Favorite winners in this year's Paint the Plow high school art and safety contest. Click here to view the winners from across the commonwealth: https://lnkd.in/eQzZTc4E. We thank these creative students for lending their talents to help us remind Pennsylvanians to “use your reason when it’s freezin’.” Join us in congratulating them in the comments!
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PennDOT uses 2,350 trucks, plows, and salt spreaders (along with some rented vehicles) to maintain more than 95,000 snow-lane miles each winter. It's no small task, and you might have questions about how we operate. Here's a rundown of our winter maintenance operations across PA: https://lnkd.in/gix5q-EE.
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Did you know PA has 65 operating railroads, the most of any state? 🚂 🛤️ We just announced 30 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance this freight network and create or sustain 344 jobs across PA. These investments – a total of $55M – align with Office of Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to improving PA infrastructure and supporting economic growth. See the full list of the 2024 awarded projects and learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezix4wrH.
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🚨 Holiday Closure Update 🚨 All PennDOT driver license and photo centers, including our full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Wednesday, December 25, 2024, for the Christmas holiday. Online services will still be available at https://lnkd.in/eSimj6bd. Details 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSGyS-Mt.