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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Repairs start Tuesday on streets in City of York, Spring Garden Township
Work will begin Tuesday on three streets in the City of York and Spring Garden Township. They are: – East Philadelphia Street from the Interstate 83 ramps and North Belmont Street in Spring Garden Township to North Harrison Street in … Continue reading
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No bus service, drivers license centers closed for holiday
A couple of closings in observance of Memorial Day to note: Rabbittransit will not operate any fixed route, paratransit or Rabbitexpress service on Memorial Day, according to a news release. Service will resume Tuesday at the regularly scheduled times. All … Continue reading
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Which stretch of road is one of the most heavily traveled in South Central Pennsylvania?
One of the busiest stretches of road in South Central Pennsylvania is the I-83 South Bridge (John Harris Memorial Bridge), said Greg Penny, a spokesman for the state Department of Transportation. The average daily traffic volume: 124,492 vehicles. This bridge, … Continue reading
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PennDOT is now “tweeting”
PennDOT is now on Twitter, according to a news release. You can get transportation news, tips and highlights at the agency’s new Twitter feed — PennDOTNews.
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Indian Rock Dam Road bridge reopens
A bridge that carries Indian Rock Dam Road over the West Branch of the Codorus Creek between North Codorus and West Manchester townships reopened to traffic on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Transportation. It had been closed since … Continue reading
Route 441 in Lancaster County will be paved at night
If you travel Route 441 along the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County, you’ll want to know about a nighttime paving project that starts Monday. The project runs from the intersection with Avenue G and Third Street in Columbia to the … Continue reading
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Do you know the difference between a green light and a green arrow?
A comment at an open house Tuesday surprised transportation planner Will Clark, who said he responded by saying “You don’t know that?” The man thought that drivers could make a turn if they have a steady green light — without … Continue reading
Left turn arrow activated at Shrewsbury intersection
The green arrow at Constitution Avenue and South Main Street in Shrewsbury has been activated. To read more about why the green arrow was added, click here.
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Rabbittransit helps older adults maintain their independence
This is Older Americans Month, and Rabbittransit is trying to communicate to older residents how local public transportation can help them maintain their mobility and independence, according to a news release. “For many of our residents, we are literally a … Continue reading
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Gettysburg Road detour in Cumberland County
A portion of Gettysburg Road, between Lower Allen Drive and Simpson Ferry Road, has been detoured to permit construction in the area, according to a news release. The detour is expected to remain in effect through October. You can see … Continue reading
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