May 20, 2022 - Middletown, PA
To mark May 20, 2022 as Bike to Work Day in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), rabbittransit and Commuter Services of PA held an event at the Middletown Train Station to highlight improvements and opportunities for cyclists in Pennsylvania."PennDOT has taken our Active Transportation Plan and made it a part of everyday business, linking people to their communities by enhancing facilities for biking, walking, and transit," said Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation, Jennie Louwerse. "With our planning and safety resources, PennDOT is focused on making sure that everyone, no matter how they travel, has access to transportation options."The department makes available information, graphics, and videos to help riders and pedestrians of all ages travel safely. Further demonstrating commitment to safe travel options, the Wolf Administration recently announced 64 projects to improve transportation alternative options and enhance mobility and accessibility across the state. The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expanding these Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside program investments by providing an additional 43 awards. Another 56 multimodal projects were recently selected for state Multimodal Transportation Fund investments.Speakers include:Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Jennie Louwerse, PennDOTExecutive Director Richard Farr, rabbittransit Deputy Project Manager Stacy Newcomer, PA Commuter Services