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    "Let's Talk Bayfront" Chats

    Lunchtime Chats about the Improvement Projects​

    As part of the ongoing community engagement efforts for the Bayfront Parkway Central Corridor Improvement Project, PennDOT is hosting a series of online audio outreach programs. 

    The live program will be held monthly through Microsoft Teams Live. Episodes will start at 12:05 p.m. and run approximated 15 to 20 minutes. During the live shows, questions can be asked through the Q&A box. Before or after the sessions, questions can be sent to Bayfrontproject@pa.gov. ​

    Topics, guests and dates will be announced in advance on the webpage and through the Bayfront Parkway Project Facebook group. All programs will be recorded and posted on this webpage following the live sessions. 

    Upcoming Episode

    Stay tuned for information on our next episode of "Let's Talk Bayfront." Check out our past episodes below.

    Past "Let's Talk Bayfront" Episodes

    2024 Season Episodes

    Let's Talk Bayfront - Episode 1

    In this pre-recorded episode, listen as Jill Harry, Press Officer and Community Relations Coordinator for PennDOT's Northwest region, discusses an overview of the construction for the Bayfront Parkway Central Corridor Improvement Project with Project Manager, Justin Baker, and Assistant Construction Engineer, Nate Nunez.​​

    Let's Talk Bayfront - Episode 2

    In this episode, listen as Jill Harry, Press Officer and Community Relations Coordinator for PennDOT's Northwest region, discusses the East Bayfront Project​ with PennDOT Construction Manager Del Mizban and Assistant District Executive of Design Tom​ McClelland. As part of the ongoing community engagement efforts for the Bayfront Parkway Central Corridor Improvement Project, PennDOT is hosting a series of online audio outreach programs.

    Let's Talk Bayfront - Episode 3

    In this episode, listen as PennDOT Northwest Region's Jill Harry (Press Officer and Community Relations Coordinator) and Justin Baker (Project Manager) discuss the work at Sassafras Street Extension and the upcoming, temporary traffic changes at the Bayfront Parkway and State Street. As part of the ongoing community engagement efforts for the Bayfront Parkway Central Corridor Improvement Project, PennDOT is hosting a series of online audio outreach programs.

    Let's Talk Bayfront - Episode 4

    In this episode, Tom McClelland, Assistant District Executive – Design, and Ron Johnson, Senior Civil Engineer - Roadway, discuss the design and safety advantages roundabouts offer motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. In addition, Michelle Fugagli gives an update on the work at the Bayfront Parkway. As part of the ongoing community engagement efforts for the Bayfront Parkway Central Corridor Improvement Project, PennDOT is hosting a series of online audio outreach programs.

    Let's Talk Bayfront - Episode 5

    This episode focuses on the improvement project at the intersection of the Bayfront Parkway and Cranberry Street. PennDOT construction team member, Doug Fry, and Ed Orzehowski, a member of our traffic unit, explain the changes planned at the intersection, including the new signals for vehicles and pedestrians. Justin Baker, project manager for the Central Bayfront Parkway Project, gives an update on work at Sassafras Street Extension. As part of the ongoing community engagement efforts for the Bayfront Parkway Central Corridor Improvement Project, PennDOT is hosting a series of online audio outreach programs.

    Let's Talk Bayfront - Episode 6

    In this episode, Jill Harry, Press Officer and Community Relations Coordinator for PennDOT's Northwest region, and members of the PennDOT project team, Justin Baker and Doug Fry, discuss the overall project and provide updates on current work.