Statewide Performance Results

The Fixed Route Intelligent Transportation System (FRITS) has been fully implemented at 33 transit agencies providing fixed route transit service in 41 counties throughout the Commonwealth. FRITS provides transit passengers with real-time information on the location and arrival time of the buses through the “myStop” mobile application as well as on transit agency web pages. FRITS technology standardizes the available tools across the Commonwealth so passengers can easily move from one transit service to another. For example, a passenger in Lebanon can travel to Harrisburg using the information from the system to navigate between Lebanon Transit and Rabbittransit. The tools are available to plan their route and find the location of the bus. 

Transit agency personnel have tools available to monitor operation of the vehicles in real-time and react to issues such as detours and traffic to ensure on-time performance and passenger safety. Onboard technology supports drivers and ensures ADA compliance for all passengers. Drivers focus on delivering quality service while the system controls announcements and signage for the passengers while also counting passengers. Reporting tools provide information on performance across the transit agency to inform future decisions as well as providing the data needed for regulatory reporting at all levels. Data is available for miles, hours, and passenger ridership which can be analyzed and filtered in a myriad of ways. 

PennDOT, in partnership with AECOM, has initiated the 2026 update to the State Aviation System Plan (SASP) and the Aviation Economic Impact Study (AEIS). This comprehensive effort kicked-off in January 2026 and will span an 18-month period. The update encompasses all 119 public-use airports across the Commonwealth. The previous SASP was completed in full in 2016, with a subsequent update in 2019, while the most recent AEIS dates to 2022. These studies are essential for maintaining a safe, efficient, and economically vibrant aviation network that supports statewide aviation goals, infrastructure needs, and emerging trends.

The SASP establishes measurable goals for Pennsylvania's aviation system and outlines strategies to achieve them. A key component of this update is a dedicated hangar study. This focus was prompted by reports from the Pennsylvania aviation community about a statewide hangar shortage. The in-depth analysis will examine the current hangar inventory and associated rates and charges to provide data driven recommendations for addressing capacity constraints. Additionally, the project includes updates to the Economic Impact Calculator—originally launched in 2024 to allow airports to model impacts—and expansions to the GIS Story Map, incorporating new data layers such as regional hangar information. 

The AEIS will quantify the economic contributions of Pennsylvania's airports using direct and multiplier impacts to capture the total economic impact of both the state and individual aviation facilities. Unlike the 2022 study, which incorporated COVID-19 disruptions using pre pandemic (2019) data, the 2026 update will draw on 2025 figures to reflect a more normalized year of aviation operations. By providing current economic assessments, these efforts will support informed investment decisions and highlight aviation's role in job creation and community vitality.   

PennDOT developed and submitted the 2025 State Rail Plan to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for review and acceptance in December 2025. This plan outlines the goals and future of freight and passenger rail in Pennsylvania and also highlights the ongoing capital investments that are being constructed. Nationally, Pennsylvania ranks first in number of freight railroads and third in total rail miles. The commonwealth also boasts one of the top state funding programs to support freight rail. The 2025 rail freight program will provide $51 million toward 29 projects.

For passenger rail, efforts are underway for significant investment in the Keystone Corridor as well as a focus on potential new rail service between along two corridors: Scranton and New York City and Reading and Philadelphia/New York City. PennDOT is responsible for funding various improvements along the Keystone Corridor, a state-supported service under the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). Over the last several years, PennDOT has made significant ADA and parking improvements at Keystone passenger rail stations, including extensive projects at Mount Joy, Middletown, Lancaster, and Coatesville.

Mount Joy Station: Completed in 2019, this was the first major station reconstruction project along the Keystone line. This project included elevator/stair towers, high-level platforms, parking, and stormwater improvements.

Middletown Station: Completed in 2022, this new, relocated station included new elevator/stair towers, covered bicycle racks and approximately 400 parking spaces.

Lancaster Parking (Keller Avenue) and Station Pedestrian Bridge: The Keller Avenue parking lot was completed in 2023 and will provide additional parking after completion of an enclosed pedestrian walkway from Keller Avenue parking lot to the station. The pedestrian bridge project includes an elevator/stair tower and covered bicycle parking.

Coatesville Station: Project construction underway to build a new station with ADA accessible platforms, elevator/stair towers, and parking. Once completed, this station will transform the City’s downtown streetscape.