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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Crews will be sealing cracks on I-83 this week
Interstate 83 will be reduced to a single lane from the Leader Heights exit to the state line this week for crack sealing, according to the York County maintenance office of the state Department of Transportation. Three roads will be … Continue reading
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It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week
This week marks National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the state Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that they should be cautious in work zones year round. Four highway workers and 19 motorists died in work-zone crashes statewide last year, … Continue reading
Posted in Driving
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Test drive a smart car for free
People can test drive a smart car for free Monday and Tuesday in the parking lot of the West Manchester Mall, according to smart USA. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The smart fortwo measures under nine feet … Continue reading
Rabbittransit has a new operations manager
Rabbittransit has a new operations manager, according to a news release. Scott Colburn recently joined the Rabbittransit team to oversee fixed-route service, specialized transit, scheduling, safety and maintenance operations. He has 18 years of transportation experience. As an employee with … Continue reading
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Book details why people drive the way they do
The Salt Lake Tribune has an article about a book called “Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us).” And it has a reference to Pennsylvania. The author, Tom Vanderbilt, found that drivers who … Continue reading
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Road work planned for this week
Drivers will see single-lane restrictions on Interstate 83 between the Leader Heights exit and the state line for paving and crack sealing this week, according to the York County maintenance office of the state Department of Transportation. Crews also will … Continue reading
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“No Phone Zone Day” set for April 30
Oprah Winfrey is taking a stand against distracted driving, according to a news release. She, Harpo Studios and some transportation safety organizations are declaring April 30 as the first national “No Phone Zone Day.” Her television show also will present … Continue reading
Register as an organ donor in 90 seconds or less
April is National Donate Life Month, and people can help others live a longer and fuller life by registering as an organ donor, according to the state Department of Transportation. And drivers don’t have to wait until they renew their … Continue reading
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Prizes to be awarded for Earth Day challenge
Drivers who try carpooling, taking transit, walking or biking on Earth Day can register to win a prize through Commuter Services of Pennsylvania. Earth Day is Thursday, April 22. To register to win a prize, go to www.PaCommuterServices.org on or … Continue reading
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Feds reject state’s request to toll I-80
The federal government has rejected the state’s request to toll Interstate 80. So Gov. Ed Rendell will call a special session of the General Assembly to talk about transportation funding. The state was banking on tolls from I-80 to help … Continue reading
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