As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, the U.S. DOT has furloughed over 12,000 employees. However, most of these positions are within the Federal Aviation Administration which relies on General Fund appropriations. Read more:

Under Senate Bill 955, PennDOT will establish a new specialty license plate, where $15 from every plate will be deposited into the Mental Health Restricted Account, helping to fund Pennsylvania’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Read More:

The PennDOT Office of Public-Private-Partnerships (P3) is now accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through Oct. 31:

America’s first superhighway, the Pa. Turnpike, opened 85 years ago Since its opening on Oct. 1, 1940, the PA Turnpike has expanded from its original 160 miles to more than 565 miles, serving more than 500,000 customers daily:

Neilson bill to speed up road and bridge projects advances with bipartisan support:

PennDOT said that since the state has prioritized installing roundabouts to improve traffic flow, crashes decreased 7 percent and crashes with injuries dropped 51 percent. Read more:

Pa.'s budget is nearly three months past due It’s been nearly three months since the constitutionally-mandated deadline for state lawmakers in Harrisburg to pass a budget. But partisan gridlock continues to hold up negotiations. Read more:

Catch APC’s Bob Latham on this week’s @PANewsmakers to hear him discuss the current state of the budget relative to road and bridge funding.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has expanded cash payment options for drivers, adding more than 350 new retail locations across the state. Read more:

APC Board Member Rob Buckley, Jr.: “...Transit runs on roads, and strong road networks help transit operate reliably. Without one, the other cannot thrive…” Read more:

OP-ED by Scott Grannas, president of APC: Pennsylvania's roads are crumbling — and so are our opportunities. The solution? A short-term bonding plan that could put $600M annually into fixing the roads& bridges the federal dollars can't reach:

OP-ED: Pennsylvania's roads are crumbling — and so are our opportunities. In his op-ed published this weekend, Scott Grannas, president of APC, lays out the stark reality. 📢 The time to act is NOW: https://t.co/Xi5JcuN84G #pabudget #painfrastructure

Did you miss today's Industry Briefing on the I-83 South Bridge Project? You can still check it out on our website!

Trump restores federal funds for electric vehicle charging stations:

PennDOT is launching a new campaign to help keep drivers from hitting low bridges. The “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right” campaign is part of a multi-state collaboration to prevent bridge strikes.

Pennsylvania’s aging roads and bridges need serious attention. APC's Bob Latham outlines a funding plan on the table:

Winners will be announced this afternoon! Stay tuned! #APCFallSeminar

Pushing safety: @PA_Turnpike reduces crashes in work zones.

APC Board Members were recently asked what APC means to them and to rank the roles they found most important. We're curious...what is APC to you?

We’re thrilled to announce our Fall Seminar Keynote Speaker: Dan Meers — aka KC Wolf, the beloved mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs! For 30+ years, Dan’s been hyping up crowds around the world with his wild energy, quick wit, and incredible stories. More at https://t.co/qOcy21uB3D