PA: Urban Planning and Transportation
Advocates back tougher EPA emissions rules for cars, trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency has set new air pollution standards under the federal Clean Air Act for cars and light/medium vehicle models from …
Actions urged to reduce, prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions in PA
Pennsylvania drivers have a 1-in-59 chance of being involved in an animal-related crash, third-highest in the nation. Wildlife advocates are …
PA schools could soon be powered by sun as solar bill advances to Senate
Bipartisan legislation that proposes the installation of solar panels in schools across Pennsylvania awaits a vote in the state Senate. The Solar …
EV companies call for expanded heavy-duty truck charging infrastructure
Clean-energy companies and supporters are calling on federal officials to prioritize the development of charging infrastructure for EV powered medium …
More PA motorists make the switch to electric vehicles
A Pennsylvania environmental group is touting electric vehicles as both cost-effective for drivers and a means to address climate change. Keystone …
Consumer Interest for EVs Grows in PA
Car prices are dropping, both for gas-powered and electric vehicles. So, are more Pennsylvanians planning to buy EVs? A report by iSeeCars found …
More PA Districts Look to Upgrade School Buses with EPA Grants
School districts in Pennsylvania and across the country can apply for grant funding to get new buses that run on cleaner fuel sources. There's $400 …
Pittsburgh Plans for Climate Goal with Priority-Based Budgeting
By Claire Elise Thompson for Grist.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Netwo…
PA Leaders Focus on Infrastructure, Transportation During NLC Conference
City leaders from Pennsylvania and across the country convened in Washington, D.C., this week for the National League of Cities Congressional City …
PA: New Legislation To Prevent Future Train Derailments
Hoping to avoid future train disasters like Norfolk Southern's derailment in East Palestine, a bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has …
REAL ID Enforcement on Domestic Flights Starts May 2023
Federal enforcement of REAL ID for commercial domestic air travel and other purposes will start one year from today, and Pennsylvania officials are …
PA Rethinks Funding Methods for Road, Bridge Repairs
Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his final budget proposal today, and transportation leaders are hopeful he'll discuss funds for infrastructure, after last …