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Pennsylvania's Gov. Tom Wolf has approved 11 projects to further develop clean and renewable energy projects across the state, including the installation of compressed natural gas fueling stations.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has released updated voluntary guidelines asking autonomous vehicle (AV) makers testing in the state to put a second safety engineer in the passenger seat.
A former EMT and her daughter, both victims of a distracted-driving crash, are now safety advocates committed to preventing the problem and supporting other victims. They hope they can convince Pennsylvania legislators to raise distracted driving fines and ban handheld devices while driving. Video courtesy of Fox56 News.
The partnership between Pennsylvania and CalAmp is intended to reduce costs and increase efficiency of the Commonwealth's Bureau of Vehicle Management.
This is the time of year when farmers return to the fields to plant crops, which sometimes requires driving some large farm equipment on public roads. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau has teamed with the Pennsylvania State Police and other agencies to promote safer driving practices on rural roads. Video courtesy of WJAC 6 News. For the full safety tip, click here.
The state’s Department of Transportation will accept feedback on proposed guidelines until Jan. 12.
A related civil case in the state is also raising questions about the liability of employees who send texts to other employees who are driving at the time.
The driver texting ban in Pennsylvania has done little to curb distracted driving in the state because the law is fraught with loopholes and difficult to enforce, according to police officers. Video courtesy of WHTM/ABC27.com.
U.S. Gain has opened a public-access CNG station in Greensburg, Pa.
This PennsylvaniaDOT video explains why more communities are implementing flashing yellow turn signals at selected intersections and how drivers should respond. For the full fleet safety tip, click here.