S.A.V.E. Rt. 41, Southern Chester County, PA: In the News

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S.A.V.E. Snapshots

S.A.V.E. Snapshot, Summer 2008, No. 3 [2053KB PDF]
Featuring news about the SAVE partnership with West Fallowfield Police Department to fund increased enforcement and education
S.A.V.E. Snapshot, Winter 2007, No. 2 [1953KB PDF]
Featuring news about Safety & Motility Enhancements Coming to Route 41 in 2007
S.A.V.E. Snapshot, Summer 2006, No. 1 [395KB PDF]

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Articles

May 3, 2010
Pa. fighting Chesco bridge's national historic status
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Kathleen Brady Shea, Staff Writer
April 29, 2010
Forum: Drilling could affect county lands
Marcellus Shale rock formation is believed to hold trillions of cubic feet of natural gas
Daily Local News, By Anne Pickering, Staff Writer
January 19, 2010
Bridge slated for demolition OK'd for national register
Daily Local News
January 14, 2010
Chesco bridge added to National Register
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Kathleen Brady Shea, Staff Writer
July 28, 2008
Don't Fear the Speed Hump
Tri-State Transportation Campaign, by Kyle Wiswall (Blog entry)
February 14, 2008
Accord in sight on sale of general store
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Amanda Rittenhouse, for The Inquirer
February 13, 2008
Land trust hopes to save bridge
The Kennett Paper, By Prue Osborn
February 13, 2008
New Era Dawns for Rail Building
The Wall Street Journal, By Daniel Machalaba
January 21, 2008
Wawa agrees to marketing period
Regional Chain Compromises to Briefly Advertise Historic Guthriesville Building
Daily Local News, By Anne Pickering, Staff Writer
January 20, 2008
Input inspires village zoning in West Nottingham
Daily Local News, By Marcella Peyre-Ferry, Special to the Local News
January 20, 2008
Growing Pains in Northern Chester County
Daily Local News, By Michael Hays, Special to the Local News
December 26, 2007
A Green Light for Common Sense To Slow Drivers, German Town Drops Traffic Signals and Lane Markers
The Philadelphia Inquirer by Craig Whitlock
November 26, 2007
Transportation agency's history experts preserve bridges
Vermont Public Radio, Ross Sneyd
October 12, 2007
Can a new bridge in Whitehall be 'functionally obsolete'?
The Morning Call by Dan Hartzell, The Road Warrior
September 27, 2007
Comprehensive Evaluation of Congestion Costs and Solutions
[Link takes you to Planetizen, the website of the Planning and Development Network]
May 23, 2007
Give roundabouts a chance
Chester County Press, Editorial by Maggie Horgan, Staff Writer
May 17, 2007
Maybe a Little Congestion Isn't the Worst Thing That Can Happen
Congress for the New Urbanism, blog entry submitted by rwalker
April 23, 2007
Farther, faster? Not anymore
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Paul Nussbaum
March, 2007
Stopping Sprawl: Community activists offer alternatives to bigger, wider highways.
Swarthmore College Bulletin (Also available as a PDF (2.2MB))
September 1, 2006
Del. gets tough on emissions from idling trucks and buses
The (Wilmington) News Journal, By Jeff Montgomery
August 31, 2006
Safety becomes newest focus of highway study
Daily Local Editorial
August 26, 2006
PennDOT eyes Rt. 41 improvements
Daily Local News, By Anne Pickering, Staff Writer
June 25, 2006
A Slow-Road Movement?
The New York Times, By Robert Sullivan
May, 2006
Calming Your Traffic
Pennsylvania Township News (3 MB PDF)
May, 2006
Federal Court Rules on Merritt Parkway Project
Northeast Preservation News(272 KB PDF)
February 8, 2006
Americans Would Like to See a Larger Share of Passengers and Freight Going By Rail in Future, According to Latest Harris Poll
Press Release, PRNewswire
(direct link)
February 6, 2006
Conservancy releases study on Route 41
Daily Local News, By Anne Pickering, Staff Writer
February 2006
Save Our Bridge! How a small town went up against PennDot over an even smaller local monument—and won.
Main Line Today, By Bill Kent, Photographs by John Wynn
November 14, 2005
Smaller towns unpaving way for commuters
USA TODAY, By By Martha T. Moore
October 20, 2005
Agencies Announce Keystone Principles For Growth, Investment & Resource Conservation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dept of Environmental Protection
October 5, 2005
Road less traveled? W. Marlborough considers turning paved streets to gravel
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Todd Mason, Inquirer Staff Writer
October, 2005
Rethinking the Urban Speedway
Governing.com, By Christopher Swope
(direct link)
September 11, 2005
A road runs through it
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 8, 2005
Pocopson considering roundabout solution for Route 52
The Kennett Paper, By Wm. Shawn Weigel
August 27, 2005
Would bike & buggy trail work?
Lancaster New Era, By Jack Brubaker
August 19, 2005
New Rt. 23 proposal debated
Lancaster New Era, By Bernard Harris And Daniel Burke
August 11, 2005
Chatham wants representation in Route 41 roundabout debate
Avon Grove Sun, By Maurice Boyer
August 04, 2005
Chatham issue is just a blip on the radar
Avon Grove Sun, Editorial
August 04, 2005
Chatham residents claim SAVE crashed 41 meeting
Avon Grove Sun, By Maurice Boyer
June 27, 2005
Select Phila.? They won't
Philadelphia Inquirer, Commentary Section, By Linda Morrison and Sandy Moser
April 27, 2005
A downsized option for Rt. 23
Lancaster New Era, By Ad Crable
April 23, 2005
3 killed in N.J. pileup
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Tom Infield, Mitch Lipka and Kellie Patrick, Inquirer Staff Writers
April 22, 2005
PennDot hopes the 25-member committee will, in the next six to nine months, provide a plan to redesign the highway
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Benjamin Y. Lowe, Inquirer Staff Writer
April 21, 2005
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BEING FORMED TO GUIDE REEVALUATION OF ROUTE 41 IMPROVEMENTS IN CHESTER COUNTY
PENNDOT PRESS RELEASE
March 17, 2005
Road funds found
The Kennett Paper, Tony Cadwalader
March 2, 2005
Taste local wines in-the-making
The (Wilmington) News Journal, By Patricia Talorico
Highlighting three Route 41 corridor wineries (direct link)
February 25, 2005
Environment should come before sprawl around Townsend
The (Wilmington) News Journal, OUR VIEW
February 17, 2005
Parkway, not bypass, for 202
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Amy Worden and Christine Schiavo Inquirer Staff Writers
February 16, 2005
Appointment sparks fury
Daily Local News, By Maurice Boyer
January 19, 2005
PennDot delays release of alternate Rte. 202 study
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Jere Downs
December 22, 2004
Route 41, a path to Pa.'s past
Philadelphia Inquirer, By Dick Cooper, Staff Writer
December 9, 2004
Better rails can ease truck traffic glut, group says
Philalphia Inquirer, Jennifer Moroz, Staff Writer
December 3, 2004
Council divided on plan by SAVE
Daily Local News, Jill Nawrocki , Staff Writer
November 12, 2004
Save promotes remedy for traffic at Rte. 41 intersection
Avon Grove Sun, Maurice Boyer
September 1, 2004
Christina River rail bridge reopening Span may boost business for Port of Wilmington
The (Wilmington) News Journal, Sean O'Sullivan
August 19, 2004
Highways Cause Sprawl
Sierra Club (link goes to Sierra Club website)
August 19, 2004
Expansion Induces Traffic
Sierra Club (link goes to Sierra Club website)
July 26, 2004
Route 92 on the Ropes
Mobilizing the Region, A Weekly Bulletin from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign
June 15, 2004
NCCo drivers frustrated with commute
Wilmington News Journal, Melissa Tyrrell, Staff reporter
June 8, 2004
Open space director named
Daily Local News, Betsy Gilliland, Staff writer
May 29, 2004
(Wilmington) Port gets new import contract; Swedish paper firm to end Phila. shipping
Wilmington News Journal, Luladey B. Tadesse, Staff reporter
April 22, 2004
State pours cash into new highway, lets bus riders wait
The Morning Call (Allentown, PA), Margie Peterson
April 15, 2004
Save offers roundabout solution to Route 41
Avon Grove Sun, Patrick Glendening
April 5, 2004
Truck drivers oppose ban
Daily Local News, Jill Nawrocki, Staff Writer
March 29, 2004
PennDot urged to keep Rte. 41 plan
Philalphia Inquirer, Nancy Petersen, Inquirer Staff Writer
March 29, 2004
PennDOT: No change for Rt. 41 yet
Daily Local News, David Bernard, Staff Writer
March 26, 2004
PennDot drops plans for 26 projects
Philalphia Inquirer, Jere Downs, Inquirer Staff Writer
March 25, 2004
PENNDOT Proposes Revised Transportation Program
March 4, 2004
Safety on Route 41: Atglen poised to act on truck ban
Parkesburg Post Ledger, Jennifer Marie Savage
March 4, 2004
Safety on Route 41: Highland endorses 2-lane plan
Parkesburg Post Ledger, Jennifer Marie Savage
February 19, 2004
AstraZeneca car pooling sets standard
Wilmington News Journal, Sean O'Sullivan
February 12, 2004
Top Stories Focus on port activities helps state be competitive and improves local traffic
The Kennett Paper, Tony Cadwalader
February 12, 2004
East Marlborough discusses truck ban
The Kennett Paper, Tony Cadwalader
February 5, 2004
Atglen: Council considers ban on trucks
ParkesBurg Post Ledger, Jennifer Marie Savage
January 29, 2004
Inter-municipal Route 896 task force convenes
Avon Grove Sun, Karen Busby
January 25, 2004
Routing the growth
Daily Local News, David Bernard, Staff Writer
January 19, 2004
Towns will get relief from trucks
Restrictions to be enforced on Del. 299
Wilmington News Journal, Melissa Tyrrell, Bear Bureau reporter
January 14, 2004
Pa. vineyard newcomers enrich, enliven local scene
Wilmington News Journal, Roger Morris, Fine Wine
January 14, 2004
Penn should join those for a ban on trucks
Daily Local News, Editorial
January 13, 2004
Pa. Turnpike to seek an increase in tolls
Philadelphia Inquirer, John Sullivan and Jere Downs, Inquirer Staff Writers
January 6, 2004
Truck ban proposed in Penn
Daily Local News, Karen Busby, Special to the Local News
January 1, 2004
Truck ban proposed to Penn
Avon Grove Sun, Karen Busby
December 8, 2003
Invest in older towns, not sprawl
Philadelphia Inquirer, Thomas Hylton
December 8, 2003
Pa. needs a common agenda for growth
Philadelphia Inquirer, Janet Milkman
December 8, 2003
Phila. and Pa.: for worse - or for better
Philadelphia Inquirer, Bruce Katz and Mark Muro
December 3, 2003
Pennsbury supports truck ban
Daily Local News, Jill Nawrocki, Staff Writer
November 12, 2003
The Road to Preserving History
New York Times and the International Herald Tribune, Editorial Desk
November 11, 2003
PennDOT’s focus should be on serving the masses
Daily Local News, Editorial
November 7, 2003
Townships open wallets for open space preservation
Daily Local News, David Bernard , Staff Writer
November 4, 2003
SAVE recognizes supporters
Daily Local News, Tony Cadwalader, Special to the Local News
November 2, 2003
Court ruling changes status of farmland
Bucks County Courier Times, Mark E. Jolly
October 30-November 5, 2003
Save recognizes supporters and progress
Kennett Paper, Tony Cadwalader
October 30, 2003
Dinniman touts record on topic to gain support
Philadelphia Inquirer, Nancy Petersen
October 29, 2003
Commissioner candidates from GOP target open space
Philadelphia Inquirer, Nancy Petersen
September 25, 2003
Penndot to Paint Ovals on PA 41 in Chester County to Curb Tailgating & Enhance Safety
PENNDOT Press Release
August 9, 2003
Your Neighborhood Highway
New York Times Editorial, Richard Moe, reprinted on the National Trust for Historic Preservation website
August 6, 2003
PennDOT still plans to improve Rt. 41
Sadsbury official says construction plans in county pushed back to 2004
Intelligencer Journal (Lancaster, Pa.), Debbie Wygent, Correspondent
July 24, 2003
Bike lane for major road in Avondale
Avon Grove Sun, Karen Busby
July 22, 2003
SAVE wants Route 41 designated as a scenic byway
Daily Local News, Jennifer Marie Savage , Special to the Local News
July 16, 2003
Merchants complain about Del. 1 Highway killing our businesses, Smyrna-area businesses tell DelDOT
Wilmington News Journal, J.L. Miller, Dover Bureau reporter
July 8, 2003
Gov. resists Rt. 41 plan
Intelligencer Journal, Charles Lardner
June 30, 2003
Officials voice support for road ordinance
Daily Local News, Bajeerah Lowe, Staff Writer
June 9, 2003
The Smart Money Is On Smart Growth
The Hartford Courant, Bruce Katz and Mark Muro
June 3, 2003
Overturn the reign of tractor-trailers
Philadelphia Inquirer, Larry Kane
June 3, 2003
Preserving resources in suburbs will unite, benefit Phila. region
Philadelphia Inquirer, Richard Brady
June 2, 2003
Stone bridges on the rocks
Philalphia Inquirer, Matthew P. Blanchard, Staff Writer
May 10, 2003
Roses and Thorns
Daily Local News, Editorial Board Opinion
May 9, 2003
PennDOT considers SAVE idea
Daily Local News, Edward Hayes, Staff Writer
May 7, 2003
It's not new roads we need - it's new solutions to sprawl
Philadelphia Inquirer, Elaine Crooks
May 6, 2003
Candidates support Route 41
Daily Local News, David Bernard, Staff Writer
April 23, 2003
WALK/CAN'T WALK: The way cities and suburbs are developed could be bad for your health
USA, Martha T. Moore
April 23, 2003
Bucks group lobbies against expressway
Philadelphia Inquirer, Christine Schiavo, Staff Writer
April 17, 2003
Letter to the Editor
Avon Grove Sun
April 10, 2003
Cecil-Newark rail line to be studied
Long-range plan proposes linking up with commuter service in Perryville
The News Journal (Wilmington), Sean O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 3-9, 2003
Letter to the Editor
Avon Grove Sun
March 20-26, 2003
Face future of Route 41 with open minds
Avon Grove Sun, Editorial
March 12, 2003
Chesco race starts with vow to fight sprawl
Philadelphia Inquirer, Nancy Petersen, Staff Writer
March 12, 2003
Republicans vow $60 million for open space
Daily Local News, David Bernard, Staff Writer
March 10, 2003
Broaden horizons, not roadways
Daily Local News, Editorial
March 7, 2003
Lawsuit pits risks and roads ; Opponents of Las Vegas highway expansion cite health danger
USA Today, John Ritter
January 23, 2003
When roads are widened, travel can rise dramatically
Seattle Times, Eric Pryne
January 23, 2003
SAVE presents new Route 41 alternative
The Avon Grove Sun, Maurice Boyer
January 18, 2003
SAVE discusses Route 41 option
Daily Local News, David Bernard, Staff Writer
January 17, 2003
Save presents two-lane alternative
The Kennett Paper, Kate Sharon
January 16, 2003
Group proposes a roundabout way to ease Rte. 41 traffic, halt sprawl
Philadelphia Inquirer, Nancy Petersen
January 10, 2003
SAVE presents Route 41 option
Daily Local News, Kate Sharon
October 31, 2002
13th District race surprisingly tight
Philadelphia Inquirer, Nancy Petersen
October 26, 2002
Rendell bit wary of lead in polls
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed Rendell Tuesday said he is a little bit worried that his double-digit lead in the polls could work against him on Election Day
Daily Local News, Jonathan Jones
September 26, 2002
$90 Million Highway Ditched in Petoskey
Michigan Land Use Institute, Kelly Thayer
August 5, 2002
PennDOT changes plans for widening Pa. 41
Two-lane pike will expand to four lanes north of Limestone Road
The News Journal, Prashant Gopal
August 1, 2002
N.J. group shares truck ban details with SAVE
Daily Local News, Kate Sharon
July 31, 2002
Editorial
Avon Grove Sun
July 31, 2002
Which direction should be taken on Route 41?
Chester County Press, Steven Hoffman
May 31 - June 6, 2002
Will Highway Hurt Port?
Philadelphia Business Journal, Andy Gotlieb
May 30, 2002
S.A.V.E. makes its case for a heavy truck ban on Route 41, other area roads
Chester County Press, Steven Hoffman
May 29, 2002
SAVE proposes truck ban on local roads
Avon Grove Sun, Kate Sharon
May 29, 2002
Editorial: Saving local landscapes and lives
Avon Grove Sun
May 26, 2002
SAVE hopes to ban trucks on Route 41
Daily Local News, Pateen Corcoran
May 25, 2002
SAVE: Grass-roots group suggests several ways to improve safety of busy Route 41
Intelligencer Journal, Carrie Caldwell
May 22, 2002
Voters OK open-space efforts
Philadelphia Inquirer, Jonathan Gelb
May 21, 2002
Chester County voters to make choice on funding for open space
Philadelphia Inquirer, Jonathan Gelb
May 12 - May 19, 2002
Route 100: Road of concern is an excellent 8-part series from the Daily Local News. Click here to start.
May 5, 2002
War on Dangerous Trucks Special Report: Rogue Trucks
Philadelphia Inquirer, Jere Downs
March 4, 2002
Groups Call for Demolition of Waterfront Highway in Trenton
Tri-State Transportation Campaign
November, 2000
State Program Targets Truck Crash Corridors for Improvement — safety measures to avoid accidents will be taken
Public Roads Magazine
July 26, 1998
ARCHITECTURE; Trying to Save an Old Way of Life From Progress
New York Times, Herbert Muschamp