Performance Results
August 2023
Delivering Results that Improve Your Mobility and Quality of Life
PennDOT oversees programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports, and waterways. More than three-quarters of PennDOT's annual budget is invested in Pennsylvania's approximately 120,000 miles of state and local highways and 32,000 state and local bridges. PennDOT is directly responsible for nearly 40,000 miles of highway and roughly 25,000 bridges, a system first established in 1911.
A comprehensive summary of accomplishments and funding usage in 2022 can be found in our 2022 Annual Report.
219
Construction Contracts Completed By Private-Sector Partners *
1,426
Projects +
$8.74
Billion in Projects +
3,102
Miles of Roadway Improved *
+ Underway or expected to start or go out for bid this year | * From January 2023 Through August 2023
Across the state, 1,426 projects are underway or expected to start or go out for bid this year, with a total value of $8.74 billion. More information on project funding can be found on our Transportation Funding page.
In 2023, 219 construction contracts for highway, bridge, and other improvement projects were completed statewide through PennDOT's private-sector partners. 485 bridges were let to be repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces through August 2023. 3,102 miles of roadway were improved by department or partner crews through August 2023. This includes 1,065 miles of paving.
PennDOT has put out 2,416 bridge projects and 5,086 projects for roadway and other improvement projects worth approximately $20.6 billion since January 2015. See projects happening or planned near you at PennDOT's Project Website.
The number of state-owned bridges in poor condition has decreased from a high of 6,034 in 2008 to roughly 2,349. See the condition of bridges near you on our Bridge Conditions Map.
2022 In Review
533 bridges were repaired, replaced, or preserved by PennDOT or industry forces in 2022. 6,414 miles of roadway were improved by department or partner crews in 2022. This includes 2,319 miles of paving.
PennDOT's 11 Engineering Districts throughout the state maintain, restore, and expand the state's highway systems. Each office does its part to deliver a safe and efficient transportation system on the nearly 40,000 miles of highway and rougly 25,400 bridges that PennDOT is reponsible for.
Featured Projects
I-90 Reconstruction Project
District 1
Cost: $66.1 million
County: Erie
Ball's Bend Safety Improvement Project
District 10
Cost: $26.5 million
County: Butler
Route 199 Reconstruction
District 3
Cost: $16.4 million
County: Bradford
District 1
I-90 Reconstruction Project
In 2022, work was done on three areas of Interstate 90 in Erie County. The largest amount of work was done between miles markers 3.5 to 10.5.
The eastbound lanes were reconstructed, two teardrops roundabouts and a new bridge were built at the Route 18 interchange and work on the Neiger Road Bridge.
Work was also done on two other contracts that covered improvements done from mile markers 18 to 23 and from mile marker 35 to the New York state line.
Cost: $66.1 million
County: Erie
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Ball's Bend Safety Improvement Project
The Ball's Bend Safety Improvement Project on Route 228, Middlesex Township, Butler County, is a major realignment project involving the addition of a travel lane in each direction and a center turn lane (5-lane typical section).
Concrete deck placement on the new bridge occurred in September 2022. Additional bridge work will continue through the fall and winter as weather permits until its near completion next spring.
Cost: $26.5 million
County: Butler
More From District 10District 3
Route 199 Reconstruction
This multi-year reconstruction of 2.6-miles of Route 199 from the New York state line in Sayre Borough to just north of the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks (near the Agway) in Athens Borough, began in the fall of 2020.
Work began on stages 4, 8, and 7 this construction season.
- Stage 4, between Lincoln Street and Vanderbilt Street, Athens Borough, began in April 2022 and will be completed with the final wearing course scheduled for October 2022.
- Stage 8 between Mohawk Street and Stevenson Street, Sayre Borough, was completed in June 2022 except for the final wearing course scheduled for October 2022.
- Stage 7 between Stevenson Street and Lockhart Street, Sayre Borough, began in June 2022 with the final wearing course scheduled for October 2022.
Work on stages 6 and 3 are planned to begin in the spring of 2023.Stage 6, between Lockhart Street and Chemung Street, Sayre Borough will begin in the spring of 2023. Work will be completed in half widths with the southbound traffic using Route 199 and the northbound traffic detoured onto various routes as the construction phases progress.
The reconstruction project includes new curbing, ADA accommodations at intersections (where appropriate), improved drainage, signal upgrades at three intersections, utility upgrades, new paving, and line painting.
- Stage 6 between Lockhart Street and Chemung Street, Sayre Borough will begin in the spring of 2023. Work will be completed in half widths with the southbound traffic using Route 199 and the northbound traffic detoured onto various routes as the construction phases progress.
- Stage 3 between Vanderbilt Street and Pine Street, Athens Borough will begin in the spring of 2023. Work will be completed in half widths with the southbound traffic using Route 199 and the northbound traffic detoured onto various routes as the construction phases progress .
The reconstruction project includes new curbing, ADA accommodations at intersections (where appropriate), improved drainage, signal upgrades at three intersections, utility upgrades, new paving, and line painting.
Work is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024.
Cost: $16.4 million
County: Bradford
More From District 3Multimodal
2022 PennDOT Highlights
195.7 Million Fixed-Route Bus Trips
65 Operating Railroads
5,600 Miles of Railroad Tracks
121 Licensed Public Airports
20.6 million
Fixed Bus Trips for Seniors
2.1 Million
Senior Shared-Ride Program Trips
In 2022, PennDOT advanced several Active Transportation Plan priorities to improve opportunities for walking and biking through coordination efforts with planning regions across the state.
The department finalized a Shared Use Path Right-of-Way Agreement to be used in lieu of prior agreement templates. The single template addresses all scenarios where a shared use path (trail) is requested within the right-of-way, including shared use paths, trails in limited access, and separated bicycle facilities. The agreement requires improvements to be maintained post-construction by local authorities.
The department continues to make updates to Pub 13 (Design Manual 2) to provide design flexibility for all modes of transportation.
PennDOT continues to coordinate with local and state partners to prioritize and fund local planning efforts, improve trail facilities, and educate local communities in the value of active transportation.
Department staff continue outreach to all partners on the Active Transportation Plan as part of education and awareness and to emphasize the importance of the PennDOT Connects process to identify and support local planning needs.
As of November 2022 there are 678 transit vehicles powered by alternative fuels in operation at Pennsylvania transit agencies. In 2022, 181 transit vehicles were replaced throughout Pennsylvania with the help of state funding.
Container lifts and containers at the Port of Philadelphia due to PA Intermodal Cargo Growth Incentive Program:
- 20,831 Added Container Lifts (FY 21-22)
- 236,659 Total Lifts Increased Since 2015 (FY 21-22)
Keystone corridor passenger trips:
- Keystone: 717,361 (FY 21-22)
- Pennsylvanian: 174,374 (FY 21-22)
- Total: 891,735 (FY 21-22)
- 99 aviation grants awards (FY 20-21)
- $32.9 million in grant funding (FY 20-21)
- 121 public airports/heliports licensed in PA
- 14 scheduled service airports
- 14 commercial airports
- 63 federally sponsored airports
- 23 Rail Freight Projects (RFAP/RTAP) approved (FY 21-22)
- 11 Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) projects completed in CY 2022 totaling approximately 49 miles of track improved/added
- 11 Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) projects completed in CY 2022 totaling 78 miles of track improved/added
- 65 operating railroads
- More than 5,600 miles of track
Driver & Vehicle Services
In 2022, PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services licensed Pennsylvania's nearly 9.1 million drivers and 798,700 motorcyclists, while registering nearly 12.1 million vehicles and close to 369,200 motorcycles.
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PennDOT Expands Online Services for People With Disabilities
PennDOT has always been focused on providing inclusive processes, and meeting our customers’ needs for innovative services. Customers who have a permanent Person with Disabilities Parking Placard now have the option of completing various services online from the comfort of their home.
This new online process enhances customer convenience related to customers needing certain Person with Disability placard services. The initiative, part of our efforts to modernize operations, allows Pennsylvanians with a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard to now renew their permanent placards, change their address on a product (for both permanent and temporary placards) and replace their lost, stolen or destroyed permanent or temporary placard ID and permanent placard all online through our placard services portal.
PennDOT has over 900K permanent placards issued across the state. The new service cuts down on processing times for customers by eliminating the mail in process and subsequent processing of paperwork. Temporary Person with Disabilities Parking Placard customers are also able to update their address and request replacement identification credentials through this online service. From the time the program was introduced in late June of 2022, there have been over 15,000 transactions completed where Pennsylvanians have taken advantage of these services. Permanent Placard holders continue to receive a renewal form approximately 60 days prior to their expiration by mail and continue to have the option to renew by mail.
To renew a placard online or to obtain additional information on services provided, including how to obtain a placard, customers may visit the Person with Disabilities Information page on the Driver and Vehicle Services website. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- PennDOT Enhances Customer Information with New Database of Suspended Inspection Stations, Inspectors, Dealers, and Issuing Agents
- PennDOT Phases in Newly-Designed Driver Licenses, Identification Cards
Many Pennsylvanians have answered the call to become organ donors, helping the Pennsylvania organ donation organizations reach a major milestone this year. Nearly 50 percent of current driver's license and identification card holders are registered organ donors — that's more than five million Pennsylvanians. Currently, more than 7,000 Pennsylvanians await organ transplants. Learn more at Donate Life Pennsylvania.
PennDOT Driver License Centers are operated by PennDOT employees and offer driver license services.
PennDOT's stand-alone Photo Centers are located throughout Pennsylvania. When you receive a camera card, which is an invitation to our photo license, identification card process, you must appear at a photo center to obtain a photo for a driver's license or an identification card.
PennDOT partners with private businesses to provide customers with face-to-face, over-the-counter services. Online indicates that these business partners have a secure, electronic connection to PennDOT and can issue a variety of products on-the-spot. These businesses charge a market-driven fee for their services in addition to applicable PennDOT fees.
9.1 Million
Licensed Drivers
12.1 Million
Registered Vehicles
3,180
Special Fund License Plates Sold
$61,000
Special Fund License Plates Proceeds
9.9 Million
Online Transaction
24,000
Personal License Plates Sold
30,400
PA Motorcycle License App Downloads
798,700
Licensed Motorcyclists
369,200
Registered Motorcycles
13,400
Participants in the Motorcycle Safety Course
394,300
PA Driver License App Downloads
Financials
Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Photo Credit: Dave Thompson
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Funding | |
| Motor License Fund: Non-Restricted | $2,692,001,000 |
| Motor License Fund: Restricted | $1,901,979,000 |
| Motor License Fund: Restricted Aviation | $11,780,000 |
| Multimodal Fund | $139,244,000 |
| Act 44 Public Transportation Trust Fund | $2,055,239,000 |
| Act 26 Pennsylvania Transportation Assistance Fund | $262,183,000 |
| Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank | $42,000,000 |
| Lottery Fund | $170,907,000 |
| General Fund | $128,115,000 |
| General Fund Bonds | $175,000,000 |
| Unconventional Gas Well Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Fund | $80,000 |
| Total State Funding | $7,579,528,000 |
| Federal & Other Funding | |
| Federal Funds: Highways | $2,273,129,000 |
| Federal Funds: Pass Through | $171,958,000 |
| Federal Funds: Public Transportation and Other | $205,750,000 |
| Federal & Other: Aviation | $45,049,000 |
| Other Funds: Highways | $226,111,000 |
| Federal & Other Funds: Rail Freight | $0 |
| Total Federal & Other | $2,921,997,000 |
| Total Funding | $10,501,525,000 |
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Highway-Related | |
| Highway & Bridge Maintenance | $1,777,044,000 |
| Highway & Bridge Improvement | $3,281,654,000 |
| Driver & Vehicle Services | $311,526,000 |
| Payments to Local Government | $869,172,000 |
| PennDOT Facilities | $16,000,000 |
| General Government Operations | $58,934,000 |
| Pennsylvania Infrastructure Bank | $42,000,000 |
| Refunds & Other | $3,550,000 |
| Welcome Centers | $4,115,000 |
| Total Highway-Related Uses | $6,363,995,000 |
| Multimodal-Related | |
| Aviation | $66,829,000 |
| Rail Freight | $41,000,000 |
| Mass Transit | $2,442,422,000 |
| Rural & Intercity Transit | $207,650,000 |
| Free & Shared Ride Transit | $170,907,000 |
| Aviation Grants | $6,720,000 |
| Rail Freight Grants (EA) | $11,197,000 |
| Passenger Rail Grants (EA) | $8,959,000 |
| Ports & Waterways Grants (EA) | $11,197,000 |
| Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Grants Statewide (EA) | $2,239,000 |
| Statewide Program Grants (EA) | $40,000,000 |
| Multimodal Administration & Oversight (EA) | $4,317,000 |
| Transfer to Commonwealth Financial Authority (EA) | $54,615,000 |
| PennPorts Regional Port Authority Debt Service | $0 |
| Total Multimodal Uses | $3,068,052,000 |
| Debt Service & Other Agencies | |
| Pennsylvania State Police | $509,870,000 |
| General Fund Capital Debt | $119,646,000 |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | $163,782,000 |
| Motor License Fund Capital Debt: Highway and Bridges | $130,375,000 |
| Other Agencies | $136,805,000 |
| Tort Payments | $9,000,000 |
| Total Debt Service & Other Agencies | $1,069,478,000 |
| Total Revenue Uses | $10,501,525,000 |
All states struggle with how to pay for transportation infrastructure and services. Pennsylvania is especially challenged in this area for two reasons: the age and size of our transportation network, and our outsized reliance on the unsustainable gas tax to pay for it. Due to inflation and fuel efficiency, it is increasingly clear that the gas tax is not sustainable and other options must be explored to provide reliable transportation funding.
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Transportation Revenue Options Commission
On March 12, 2021, Governor Wolf signed an executive order establishing the Transportation Revenue Options Commission (TROC), which was tasked with developing comprehensive funding recommendations for Pennsylvania's vast transportation network. TROC was comprised of transportation, economic, and community stakeholders from the public and private sectors, including majority and minority leaders from the House and Senate Transportation and Appropriations committees.
The TROC report presents an overview of transportation funding in Pennsylvania and outlines the commission's review of several potential revenue sources including road user charges, tolling, redirection of funding, fees, and taxes. Analysis of each option includes potential revenue that a given solution could bring the commonwealth, concerns raised by commission members relating to each option, and suggested next steps.
PennDOT looks forward to continued collaboration with the General Assembly and transportation stakeholders to find sustainable funding solutions for Pennsylvania's transportation network.
More on TROC - PennDOT Pathways Planning and Environmental Linkages Study
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Liquid Fuels Tax | $384,633,000 |
| License & Fees | $1,139,824,000 |
| Other | $9,840,000 |
| Total State Revenue Utilized | $4,534,297,000 |
