As the crisp air settles in, indicating the imminent approach of winter, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) gear up to enlighten the public on tackling the cold months ahead. During a media briefing tomorrow, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll and PA Turnpike Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey will unveil new tactics to enhance roadway safety.
At the forefront of these new safety measures are innovative green lights, which will accompany the conventional yellow ones on various agency vehicles. This addition follows the signing of Act 78 of 2024 by Governor Josh Shapiro on July 17, a legislative move aimed fundamentally at augmenting construction and maintenance operation visibility. PennDOT and the Turnpike aren't the only ones to benefit municipalities, and contractors alike are also granted the green light, both metaphorically and quite literally, to employ this newly approved signaling system.
The details of this winter readiness initiative will be fleshed out in an event at the PennDOT fleet management division's left-side lot, situated at 17th Street and Arsenal Boulevard in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mike Carroll and Craig Shuey will spearhead the discussions tomorrow at 10:30 AM. Weather permitting, it's set to take place at the back of the parking lot, but should the skies open up, staff have made provisions to relocate proceedings to the garage shelter.
For those interested in this seasonal safety briefing, PennDOT has laid out the welcome mat, directing media to enter through the gate to the left of the facility's front entrance. Close-by parking is available, ensuring that attendants won't have to trek far to absorb the latest in the efforts to keep Pennsylvanian roads safe. PennDOT's announcement can be accessed at PAcast for additional details and directions to the location.
