These enhancements support Gov. Josh Shapiro\u2019s commitment to providing accessible, real-time digital services to every Pennsylvanian.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to help travelers plan ahead by providing them with as much information as possible,\u201d said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. \u201cBy sharing real-time, traffic speed information along alternate routes, drivers can be aware of traffic conditions and choose the route that works best for them as they travel to this year\u2019s Little League World Series.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hosted through the department\u2019s www.511PA.com<\/a> traveler information website, the page is dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on the primary travel routes to the event:<\/p>\n \u2022 Route 15 south to Route 220 to Market Street (from north).<\/p>\n \u2022 Route 15 north (from south).<\/p>\n \u2022 Interstate 80 east to Route 220 north to Market Street (from west).<\/p>\n \u2022 I-80 west to Route 15 north (from east).<\/p>\n The page includes the current travel time for the primary route as well as one or two alternate routes. Users can see incidents, construction, traffic cameras, and traffic speeds on the map.<\/p>\n PennDOT\u2019s Central Region Traffic Management Center is also supporting the Little League World Series by posting real-time travel information on changeable message signs along primary travel routes to the event. Travelers should be prepared for changing traffic patterns, slow-moving or stopped vehicles, and increased pedestrian traffic.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring the series, and always, please drive safely,\u201d Carroll said. \u201cAlways pay attention when you are behind the wheel \u2013 put down your phone, it\u2019s dangerous and illegal in Pennsylvania \u2013 wear your seat belt and follow the posted speed limit.<\/p>\n Garrity announces $1K bonus <\/p>\n Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is giving families with qualified PA 529 College and Career Saving Program Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) accounts a $1,000 bonus contribution, enhancing education savings for about 107,000 Pennsylvania families.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to provide this incredible boost for families who depend on the PA 529 GSP for future education and training needs,\u201d Garrity said. \u201cThanks to families\u2019 dedication to save with PA 529 and strong returns overseen by Treasury\u2019s investment management team, the GSP Fund has grown, and Treasury is excited to share surplus earnings with savers.\u201d<\/p>\n The bonus is being paid for through surplus dollars in the GSP Fund. As of June 30, 2026, the GSP fund was 156.04% funded, reflecting a surplus of $1.06 billion \u2014 $106.9 million in surplus funds will be distributed across 106,914 PA 529 GSP accounts \u2014 representing 89% of participants in the plan.<\/p>\n PA 529 GSP savers with at least a $1,000 account balance, or those with at least a $100 balance with contributions made since 2022, as of July 31, 2026, are eligible for this bonus deposit. Account owners will see this deposit reflected in their third-quarter statement.<\/p>\n Since taking office, Treasurer Garrity has cut PA 529 fees numerous times, including five consecutive years of waived fees for PA 529 GSP accounts, resulting in nearly $28 million in savings for Pennsylvania families.<\/p>\n The PA 529 GSP has been helping families steadily and strategically save in a tax-advantaged way for a wide variety of qualifying technical, collegiate, apprenticeship, credential, and K-12 educational expenses since 1992. Assets in a PA 529 account do not impact a student\u2019s eligibility for Pennsylvania state financial aid.<\/p>\n The PA 529 GSP allows families to save at today\u2019s tuition rates to cover tomorrow\u2019s tuition costs, with account growth dependent on tuition inflation. PA 529 GSP provides families the option to save at a variety of tuition levels, from community college to Ivy League universities.<\/p>\n
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