PSATS has submitted comments to the state Department of Environmental Protection on the Draft 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan. The plan identifies regional and statewide water resources priorities and recommends actions to address them. PSATS emphasized that the plan’s recommendations […]
PennDOT Data Shows Roundabout Reduce Fatalities 
The state Department of Transportation data show that fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased at about 33 locations that were previously traffic signals or stop sign intersections. The data shows that suspected serious injuries dropped by 76%, suspected minor injuries decreased […]
Violence Intervention & Prevention Grants Available 
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is accepting applications for two new violence intervention and prevention programs. 1. Violence Intervention and Prevention Competitive Grants Program: Applications must be submitted by October 12 for […]
PA Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2% 
The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for August was 4.2%, down from 4.3% in July, and the lowest rate since June 2000. The national unemployment rate was up slightly to 3.7%. Click here for the press […]
PHFA Mixed-Use Development Projects RFP
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has issued a Request for Proposals for new construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use projects seeking financial support. Townships are eligible to apply for funding provided through the Community Revitalization Fund Program. The deadline is November […]
Reminder: Cybersecurity Summit Slated for September 28-29
The Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Summit is being held September 28-29 at Harrisburg University. Join hundreds of leaders and security experts from the federal, state, and local governments, universities, and leading technology companies for this year’s hybrid summit. The theme is “All […]
Pennsylvania Receives $25.4 Million for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that Pennsylvania will receive $25.4 million to invest in electric vehicle infrastructure from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The federal funding is part of a new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program that will […]
Reminder: Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program Application Period Ends 9/30
The new 2022-2023 state budget includes an additional $5 million for grants to municipalities to install and maintain traffic signal technologies at traffic control signals that will be connected to a central location at the state Department of Transportation using […]
DCNR Announced Wildfire Assistance Grants
The Wolf Administration announced that $762,414 in grants have been awarded to volunteer fire companies in rural areas that have less than 10,000 people. The funding may be used for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and […]
Reminder: DCNR Funding Opportunity – ATV and Snowmobile Program
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications for the fall grant round of the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Snowmobile Program. Grant funding is available for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase, or […]
