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Monthly Archives: April 2010
PennDOT has new motorcycle safety campaign
The state Department of Transportation has a new comprehensive motorcycle safety campaign, Live Free Ride Alive, as part of its continuing and aggressive effort to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities on the road. The campaign’s website, www.LiveFreeRideAlive.com, … Continue reading
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Commuter Services offers Bike to Work Week challenge
Commuter Services of Pennsylvania is challenging area employers and bicycle riders to participate in its second annual Bike to Work Week, May 17 through 21, according to a news release. Commuter Services will award prizes to bicycle commuters who ride … Continue reading
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PennDOT: Maintain your vehicle between inspections
The state Department of Transportation is asking drivers not to ignore the need for routine maintenance between inspections. Maintenance helps to prevent mishaps associated with mechanical failure, a news release states. Little things like checking tire pressure routinely, checking a … Continue reading
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And the winners are …
Jordan Grothouse, a student at Northeastern, took the top spot in the teen driving competition Wednesday. The other two winners were Natalie Greenholt of South Western and Bill Diehl of Eastern York. York Catholic won for the overall best team … Continue reading
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How would you solve the transportation funding shortfall?
Gov. Ed Rendell has called a special session of the General Assembly to begin May 4 to solve immediate and future transportation funding problems. The governor will address a joint session of the House and Senate at 1 p.m. that … Continue reading
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Teens to compete Wednesday in driving competition
Good luck to the students competing Wednesday to be named the “best of the best” in the annual Safe Driving Competition. The competition is taking place at Dallastown High School. The students will take a written test on the state … Continue reading
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Wydamere Road to remain closed for a month
Route 177, also known as Wyndamere Road,” was expected to close to traffic Monday to replace two large drainage pipes with a small bridge (box culvert), according to the state Department of Transportation. The area affected is between the Exit … Continue reading
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Bridge on Big Mount Road over Conewago Creek finished
The bridge on Big Mount Road over the Conewago Creek between Dover and Washington townships opened to traffic last week, according to the state Department of Transportation. The new four span bridge replaces two bridges that previously carried the road … Continue reading
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Plan outlines passenger and freight rail for next 25 years.
If you ride Amtrak, you may be interested in the state’s intercity passenger and freight rail plan into 2035. I couldn’t find anything specifically for York County other than York Railway Company was invited to participate in roundtable meetings. The … Continue reading
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Rabbittransit: Use public transportation and save the planet
Rabbittransit is asking the public to go green on Earth Day, which is Thursday, and throughout the year. Using public transportation can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by up to 4,800 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually. That’s more than … Continue reading
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