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The Airport Corridor Transportation Association (ACTA) is a 501(c)(3) organization located in the western suburbs of Pittsburgh PA. Our mission is to improve mobility in the airport corridor and advocate for sustainable transportation solutions. | | | | | | | | | | | KDKA 2 | Chilekasi Adele | August 29, 2024 | Impressions: 4,649,000 | Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | VERONA, Pa. (KDKA) -- If you are trying to beat the traffic, AAA says you probably should have left at 11 a.m. Millions of people will hit the roads across the c... | Intelligent Summary: Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to hit the roads for Labor Day weekend, with today being the second-most traveled day. The Pennsylvania Turnpike predicts 670,000 travelers. Drivers are advised to be patient and courteous on the road. Many people are heading to popular destinations like Washington D.C. and Hersheypark. Some travelers have unique ways of passing the time, like listening to their spouse snore. | | | | | | | KDKA 2 | Christopher DeRose | August 28, 2024 | Impressions: 4,649,000 | Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | Pennsylvania State Police prepare for busy Labor Day weekend travel GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- Labor Day weekend is known as the last hoorah of summer, so why ruin a perfectly good week... | Intelligent Summary: Pennsylvania State Police are increasing patrols for Labor Day travel to ensure safe driving and deter violations. Troopers will issue thousands of tickets and emphasize the importance of leaving extra time for travel, maintaining distance, and avoiding distractions. AAA predicts a busy weekend due to pent-up travel demand and lower gas prices. They advise starting journeys early to avoid traffic, which is expected to begin on Thursday and last until Tuesday morning. | | | | | | | PBS WITF 93.3 FM | Chris Reber | August 29, 2024 | Impressions: 57,183 | Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | Rush-hour traffic heads west, right, and east, left, along the Schuylkill Expressway Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Philadelphia. As drivers head out to enjoy the Labor Day weekend, national aver... | Intelligent Summary: Gas prices are expected to hit a six-month low for Labor Day weekend, with the national average dropping to $3.27 per gallon, 50 cents less than last year. In Pennsylvania, the average price is $3.50. The weekend weather will start off cloudy but improve on Sunday and Monday. The Pennsylvania Turnpike expects a 1.7% increase in vehicles compared to last year. | | | | | | | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | Megan Swift | August 27, 2024 | Impressions: 1,086,000 | Location: Tarentum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | Pittsburgh International Airport experienced its busiest July in almost 20 years — and the high numbers are expected to carry over into travel during Labor Day weekend, the Transport... | Intelligent Summary: Labor Day travel at Pittsburgh International Airport is expected to be the busiest ever, following a record-breaking July with over 962,000 travelers. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) predicts screening more than 17 million people nationwide during the holiday weekend. This summer has been the busiest in TSA's history. Passenger volumes at the airport have increased by 9.4% compared to 2023, and cargo volumes have also risen. Pittsburgh International Airport CEO, Christina Cassotis, attributes the high numbers to the strength of the market. | | | | | | | Centre Daily Times | Bill O'Boyle | August 28, 2024 | Impressions: 105,154 | Location: State college, Centre, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | ASHLEY - PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll on Tuesday said there are no red or blue bridges or roadways in Pennsylvania. "PennDOT is not colored by politics," Carroll said. "PennDOT... | Intelligent Summary: PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll visited employees in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania, highlighting the agency's dedication to maintaining and improving the state's transportation network. With a budget of $11 billion, PennDOT's 11,000 employees are responsible for maintaining 25,000 bridges and 44,000 miles of roadways. The bipartisan budget signed by Governor Shapiro allocates $80.5 million in new funding for road and bridge repairs. PennDOT has completed 164 construction contracts and improved 2,256 miles of roadway. Secretary Carroll emphasized the importance of safety and readiness for the upcoming winter season. | | | | | | | Pennsylvania Business Report - Home | Kim Riley | August 26, 2024 | Impressions: 10 | Location: United States (Country) | | Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on Aug. 19 that more than $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund has been awarded to 66 transportation ... | Intelligent Summary: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced that $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund has been awarded to 66 transportation projects in the state. The funding will be used for highway, bridge, aviation, ports, and bike and pedestrian initiatives to improve transportation assets and enhance communities. The projects aim to spur economic growth, create jobs, and improve safety and efficiency. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will start accepting applications for the next round of funding in September. | | | | | | | KDKA 2 | Madeline Bartos | August 28, 2024 | Impressions: 4,649,000 | Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | CBS News Live PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh Regional Transit's Red Line light rail will open back up on Sept. 1 after it's been closed for more than two months. The Red Line closed o... | Intelligent Summary: Pittsburgh Regional Transit's Red Line light rail will reopen on Sept. 1 after being closed for over two months. The closure allowed for track replacement, grade crossing reconstruction, and other maintenance projects. Test trips will run before the reopening. The transit agency has over $150 million in infrastructure improvements planned for the light rail in the coming years. | | | | | | | NBC - Pittsburgh - WPXI TV | | August 22, 2024 | Impressions: 1,463,000 | Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced the closure of multiple T stations along the Blue Line over the next several weekends for maintenance work. The closures will tak... | Intelligent Summary: Multiple T stations along the Blue Line in Pittsburgh will be closed on weekends for maintenance work. The closures will take place from 8 p.m. on Fridays until the start of service on Mondays. Alternate stations should be used during the closures. The closures are necessary for applying an epoxy coating to seal the concrete platforms. Similar maintenance is planned for October and possibly November. For more information, contact PRT Customer Service. | | | | | | | Mass Transit | | August 19, 2024 | Impressions: 120,200 | Location: Fort Atkinson, Rock, Wisconsin, United States (City) | | The new Astreo TVMs are scheduled to be operational in 2025. PRT to launch Flowbird Fare Payment System. Flowbird North America Inc., a division of Flowbird Group, has partnered with Pittsburgh Regional Transit (... | | | | | | | NPR 90.5 - Pittsburgh - WESA FM | Sophia Schmidt Whyy | August 28, 2024 | Impressions: 334,700 | Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | An electric Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus drives down Fifth Avenue in Oakland. Transit professionals from all over the country are in Philadelphia this week for a conference about lowerin... | | | | | | | Pittsburgh Business Times | Paul Gough | August 23, 2024 | Impressions: 385,575 | Location: Pittsburgh, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | Pittsburgh International Airport's momentum continued with the busiest July in nearly two decades and only slightly off the pace from a record June. July's 962,400 passengers going through Pittsb... | Intelligent Summary: Pittsburgh International Airport had its busiest July in nearly two decades, with 962,400 passengers, up 11.2% from last year. The increase is attributed to more flights and larger aircraft serving routes. Year-to-date, the airport has seen 5.73 million passengers, up 9.4% from last year and surpassing 2019 levels. | | | | | | | NBC - Pittsburgh - WPXI TV | Paul J. Gough – Reporter | August 27, 2024 | Impressions: 1,463,000 | Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Here’s even more proof of Pittsburgh International Airport’s growing cargo business: One of its newer carriers is doubling its daily service. Amazon Air, the cargo airlin... | Key Facts and Figures: - Amazon Air is increasing its service at Pittsburgh International Airport.
- They have added a second daily flight.
- The new flights are from Lakeland, Florida, and Fort Worth, Texas.
- This is evidence of the airport's growing cargo business.
| | | | | | | KDKA 2 | | August 25, 2024 | Impressions: 4,649,000 | Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | Many bikers got up before the sun to take on dozens of miles. Bike Pittsburgh says this is Pennsylvania’s largest one-day bike ride. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports. | Key Facts and Figures: - Bikers participate in the 31st annual Pedal Pittsburgh event.
- The event involves biking for dozens of miles.
- Bike Pittsburgh claims it is the largest one-day bike ride in Pennsylvania.
- Participants woke up early to take part in the event.
- KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele provides a report on the event.
| | | | | | | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | Joanne Harrop | August 22, 2024 | Impressions: 1,086,000 | Location: Tarentum, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States (City) | | It began on a boat ride in 1999. The trip on the river included captains of industry, real estate folks, public officials, philanthropists and Pittsburgh’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning author ... | Intelligent Summary: Riverlife, an organization dedicated to caring for Pittsburgh's waterways, has been active for 25 years. It was founded in 1999 after a boat ride that included influential figures like author David McCullough. Riverlife has overseen a $150 million investment in waterfront transformation, leading to $4.2 billion in economic development. The organization has revitalized various riverfront areas, including Point State Park and the South Shore Riverfront Park. Riverlife's future plans include completing a 15-mile loop of parks and trails and participating in the NFL Draft in 2026. | | | | | | |