- Pennsylvania Turnpike engineers developed an innovation called the Sonic Nap Alert Pattern (SNAP) in 1996. SNAP is an innovative type of shoulder rumble strip, producing a distinct warning sound and vibration when drowsy or inattentive drivers drift onto the shoulder of the roadway. After installation of SNAP - now in use across America - drift-off-road accidents per month decreased by 70 percent.
- The new Oakmont Plum Service Plaza became the first Turnpike stop in the nation to offer Ethanol E-85, a high-octane alternative fuel made of 85 percent ethyl/grain alcohol and 15 percent gasoline (Summer 2007).
- The reconstruction of 17 service plazas is anticipated to be completed in 2013, providing modern conveniences to all Turnpike travelers.
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) places a premium on offering safe and reliable travel and services to customers.The PTC is dedicated to maximizing the mobility and safety of its customers by focusing on:
- Best safety practices
- New technologies to improve your travels
- Modern facilities for your convenience
The PTC is also utilizing technology to help you plan your trip and avoid delays by providing access to real-time roadway and weather conditions via phone, email, text message and web. Travelers can use these services by calling 1-866-976-TRIP (8747) or clicking on the “Preferred Traveler” section at www.paturnpike.com.The PTC remains committed to maintaining its reputation as one of the safest highways in America by using the latest technology to monitor and respond to conditions and incidents. These systems include:
- Dynamic Message Signs
- Closed Circuit Television
- Roadway Weather Information System
- Highway Advisory Radio Systems
- Visibility Detection and Warning System
These systems are complimented by road maintenance, police force and emergency responders that are deployed 24-hours a day across the entire system.
Today E-ZPass is one of the Turnpike's most popular programs with over one million E-ZPass in use. In fact, more than half of all toll revenues collected on the Turnpike are paid electronically with E-ZPass.
Since the advent of E-ZPass, traffic flow has improved and congestion has been sharply reduced in problem spots.
The E-ZPass system is fully compatible with 25 toll agencies in the Midwest and the Northeast so that a user can travel without stopping to pay a toll in 14 states.
For your convenience, the PTC has embarked on
a 30-year, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with HMS Host Corp. to construct, operate and maintain 17 brand new food-court style eateries and accompanying convenience stores and Sunoco for fuel services, including alternative fuels. They feature brighter “touch-free” restrooms, enhanced parking, outdoor dining areas and landscaped grounds with walking paths.