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Beware of Deer on Roads
For October 18, ROAD WATCH…
Deer movement increases during the fall breeding season so motorists should drive defensively and stay alert, especially at dawn and dusk to reduce the risk of striking a deer, PennDOT warns.
Last year, there were 2,797 crashes involving deer in the state, resulting in 11 deaths and 636 injuries, compared to 2,487 crashes, eight fatalities and 598 injuries in 2007.
“Motorists also need to be aware of hunters and others walking along roadways on their way into or out of the woods,” said PennDOT Secretary Allen Biehler.
Deer pay less attention and become bolder as they move around more and travel greater distances during their breeding season. Primarily nocturnal feeders, deer are most active between sunset and sunrise.
Over the past five years, PennDOT statistics show nearly 46 percent of all reportable crashes involving a deer occurred in the months of October and November.
More than 78 percent of the total crashes the past five years involving deer occurred between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m.
By following a few safety tips, motorists and outdoor enthusiasts can help reduce the possibility of being involved in a crash with a deer.
BULLET Be on the alert for individuals entering the woods early in the morning and leaving in the late evening hours.
BULLET Make young drivers aware of increased deer movement.
BULLET Slow down and use caution, especially where deer crossing signs are posted and increase following distance between vehicles.
BULLET Exercise caution when one deer crosses a roadway. Since deer often travel in small herds, one deer will usually be followed by others.
BULLET Always wear your seat belt and never drink and drive.
BULLET Turn on your headlights if your windshield wipers are on – it’s the law.
If a dead deer presents an obvious safety hazard on state roadways, motorists can call 1-800-FIX-ROAD to have the deer removed.
PennDOT also reminds motorists they can visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions before heading out.
For fall driving tips and other highway safety information, visit www.DriveSafePA.org.
Barry Bridge Work
Traffic restrictions are scheduled this week on the Commodore Barry Bridge and the I-95 ramps to the bridge in Chester, including the Ninth Street ramp to the bridge, for construction. The work is part of PennDOT’s $71.1 million project to construct two new ramps off the bridge to provide direct access between I-95 and Route 291 (Second Street).
Construction is scheduled to finish in 2011.
Monday-Friday, the right lane will be closed on the eastbound Barry Bridge 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for bridge railing and lighting removal.
Monday-Tuesday, there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on the Flower Street ramp between Fourth Street and Sixth Street 11 p.m.-7 a.m. for bridge beam erection.
Wednesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on Third Street between Reaney Street and Flower Street for beam erection.
Wednesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on Fourth Street between Reaney and Flower streets for beam erection.
Friday, 12:01-5 a.m., there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on eastbound and westbound Commodore Barry Bridge for beam erection.
Crews are building a new ramp off the approach to the bridge to enable I-95 motorists to exit onto Route 291. A second ramp being built will allow Route 291 drivers to reach I-95.
Brookhaven ADA Ramps
Construction will begin Monday on a $190,000 project to replace 42 ADA curb ramps in Brookhaven funded with a federal stimulus grant.
Crews will work on Brookhaven Road at South Gray Street 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area.
Curb ramps will be replaced at the following intersections with Brookhaven Road: North Gray Street, Chandler Drive, Mount Vernon Avenue, Burk Avenue, Barlow Avenue; and Trimble Boulevard at Bridgewater Road.
SEPTA Hybrids
On Monday, SEPTA will announce the future delivery of 40 more hybrid buses manufactured by New Flyer of America purchased with a $17.8 million federal stimulus grant.
With this addition to the present fleet of 252 hybrid buses on the road, by 2010 SEPTA will have a total of 372 hybrid buses.
SEPTA spokesman Andrew Busch said the authority has a four-year contract with New Flyer to buy 100 hybrid buses per year and also has the option to get an additional 20 vehicles during any one of those years.
“For 2009 and 2010, were are picking up the option…” he said.
The green fleet will enhance transportation while providing cleaner air to the region.
By this time next year, about 25 percent of SEPTA’s fleet will be hybrids, Busch said.
PATCO Drill
PATCO is staging an emergency drill 9-11 a.m. today at its shop and railyard in Lindenwold, N.J. The drill will simulate an intruder attempting to gain access to the PATCO equipment shop. All the activity will be related to the drill so PATCO passengers should have no cause for concern.
SEPTA Drill
SEPTA will conduct a full-scale railroad emergency simulation drill 9 a.m. today near the Jenkintown Train Station to test its Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Plan. There will be about two dozen mock victims in the exercise at the northbound layoff siding off West Avenue near the R3 station.
The scenario for the drill replicates what might occur when a severe storm, a stranded passenger train, a diesel fueled work train and an out of control auto collide.
Traffic Delays
Upper Chichester -- Naamans Creek Road (Route 491), utility installation by the Southern Delaware County Sewer Authority, closed/detoured between Meetinghouse and Larkin roads, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 24. Work began Sept. 28. Detour posted.
Edgmont – Valley Road, closed/detoured for repairs/resurfacing between Middletown Road (Route 352) and Brick House Farm Road, through Oct. 21. Work began Sept. 30.
Baltimore Pike (Route 1) – Middletown, Aqua Pa. utility installation between Black Horse Lane and Valley Road 8 p.m.-6 a.m. weekdays through Nov. 30.
Baltimore Avenue – Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, Upper Darby, Aqua Pennsylvania utility installation, closed/detoured between Church Lane and Lansdowne Avenue, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., detour posted weekdays through Nov. 30.
Chester — Flower Street, ramp construction with a new traffic pattern at Fourth and Second streets, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Also, Norris Street, ramp construction with lane restrictions at Front Street and Delaware Avenue, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
“Road Watch” appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.
Deer movement increases during the fall breeding season so motorists should drive defensively and stay alert, especially at dawn and dusk to reduce the risk of striking a deer, PennDOT warns.
Last year, there were 2,797 crashes involving deer in the state, resulting in 11 deaths and 636 injuries, compared to 2,487 crashes, eight fatalities and 598 injuries in 2007.
“Motorists also need to be aware of hunters and others walking along roadways on their way into or out of the woods,” said PennDOT Secretary Allen Biehler.
Deer pay less attention and become bolder as they move around more and travel greater distances during their breeding season. Primarily nocturnal feeders, deer are most active between sunset and sunrise.
Over the past five years, PennDOT statistics show nearly 46 percent of all reportable crashes involving a deer occurred in the months of October and November.
More than 78 percent of the total crashes the past five years involving deer occurred between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m.
By following a few safety tips, motorists and outdoor enthusiasts can help reduce the possibility of being involved in a crash with a deer.
BULLET Be on the alert for individuals entering the woods early in the morning and leaving in the late evening hours.
BULLET Make young drivers aware of increased deer movement.
BULLET Slow down and use caution, especially where deer crossing signs are posted and increase following distance between vehicles.
BULLET Exercise caution when one deer crosses a roadway. Since deer often travel in small herds, one deer will usually be followed by others.
BULLET Always wear your seat belt and never drink and drive.
BULLET Turn on your headlights if your windshield wipers are on – it’s the law.
If a dead deer presents an obvious safety hazard on state roadways, motorists can call 1-800-FIX-ROAD to have the deer removed.
PennDOT also reminds motorists they can visit 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions before heading out.
For fall driving tips and other highway safety information, visit www.DriveSafePA.org.
Barry Bridge Work
Traffic restrictions are scheduled this week on the Commodore Barry Bridge and the I-95 ramps to the bridge in Chester, including the Ninth Street ramp to the bridge, for construction. The work is part of PennDOT’s $71.1 million project to construct two new ramps off the bridge to provide direct access between I-95 and Route 291 (Second Street).
Construction is scheduled to finish in 2011.
Monday-Friday, the right lane will be closed on the eastbound Barry Bridge 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for bridge railing and lighting removal.
Monday-Tuesday, there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on the Flower Street ramp between Fourth Street and Sixth Street 11 p.m.-7 a.m. for bridge beam erection.
Wednesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on Third Street between Reaney Street and Flower Street for beam erection.
Wednesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on Fourth Street between Reaney and Flower streets for beam erection.
Friday, 12:01-5 a.m., there will be intermittent traffic stoppages on eastbound and westbound Commodore Barry Bridge for beam erection.
Crews are building a new ramp off the approach to the bridge to enable I-95 motorists to exit onto Route 291. A second ramp being built will allow Route 291 drivers to reach I-95.
Brookhaven ADA Ramps
Construction will begin Monday on a $190,000 project to replace 42 ADA curb ramps in Brookhaven funded with a federal stimulus grant.
Crews will work on Brookhaven Road at South Gray Street 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area.
Curb ramps will be replaced at the following intersections with Brookhaven Road: North Gray Street, Chandler Drive, Mount Vernon Avenue, Burk Avenue, Barlow Avenue; and Trimble Boulevard at Bridgewater Road.
SEPTA Hybrids
On Monday, SEPTA will announce the future delivery of 40 more hybrid buses manufactured by New Flyer of America purchased with a $17.8 million federal stimulus grant.
With this addition to the present fleet of 252 hybrid buses on the road, by 2010 SEPTA will have a total of 372 hybrid buses.
SEPTA spokesman Andrew Busch said the authority has a four-year contract with New Flyer to buy 100 hybrid buses per year and also has the option to get an additional 20 vehicles during any one of those years.
“For 2009 and 2010, were are picking up the option…” he said.
The green fleet will enhance transportation while providing cleaner air to the region.
By this time next year, about 25 percent of SEPTA’s fleet will be hybrids, Busch said.
PATCO Drill
PATCO is staging an emergency drill 9-11 a.m. today at its shop and railyard in Lindenwold, N.J. The drill will simulate an intruder attempting to gain access to the PATCO equipment shop. All the activity will be related to the drill so PATCO passengers should have no cause for concern.
SEPTA Drill
SEPTA will conduct a full-scale railroad emergency simulation drill 9 a.m. today near the Jenkintown Train Station to test its Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness Plan. There will be about two dozen mock victims in the exercise at the northbound layoff siding off West Avenue near the R3 station.
The scenario for the drill replicates what might occur when a severe storm, a stranded passenger train, a diesel fueled work train and an out of control auto collide.
Traffic Delays
Upper Chichester -- Naamans Creek Road (Route 491), utility installation by the Southern Delaware County Sewer Authority, closed/detoured between Meetinghouse and Larkin roads, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 24. Work began Sept. 28. Detour posted.
Edgmont – Valley Road, closed/detoured for repairs/resurfacing between Middletown Road (Route 352) and Brick House Farm Road, through Oct. 21. Work began Sept. 30.
Baltimore Pike (Route 1) – Middletown, Aqua Pa. utility installation between Black Horse Lane and Valley Road 8 p.m.-6 a.m. weekdays through Nov. 30.
Baltimore Avenue – Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, Upper Darby, Aqua Pennsylvania utility installation, closed/detoured between Church Lane and Lansdowne Avenue, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., detour posted weekdays through Nov. 30.
Chester — Flower Street, ramp construction with a new traffic pattern at Fourth and Second streets, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
Also, Norris Street, ramp construction with lane restrictions at Front Street and Delaware Avenue, 24-hour restriction through 2011. Work began Jan. 12.
“Road Watch” appears Sundays. Only messages and mail with phone numbers will be considered. E-mail: jroman@delcotimes.com.
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