You are never alone on the PA Turnpike. To ensure your safety while on the Turnpike, we contract with more than 150 emergency responders, towers and other safety resources that are available at your assistance 24/7 by calling *11. To guarantee a vehicle is an authorized responder, look for a PA Turnpike “Emergency Provider” decal.

Today in 2000 the PA Turnpike launched E-ZPass regionally for passenger vehicles. Within the first year customers used E-ZPass for more than 55.6 million transactions on the PA Turnpike. 17 years later, eight out of every 10 transactions on the Turnpike are paid through an E-ZPass rather than cash.

The PA Turnpike hosted a public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Bridgeville to discuss the Southern Beltway construction project with local residents and to solicit their feedback. The meeting consisted of a presentation from turnpike representatives on what to expect and an open forum for those impacted by construction to ask questions. For more information on the Southern Beltway project please visit: http://ow.ly/ZL1E30gX9Lb

The PA Turnpike values teamwork to help promote safety. The PA State Police‘s Troop T along with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Penn State Health helped parents prevent any future injuries caused by their child’s car seat being installed incorrectly. On Monday parents were able to park their cars outside the PA Turnpike’s Administrative Building and have a child passenger safety (CPS) technician jump into their car to show them hands on how to keep their child safe.

We are less than a month away from the first day of winter, #WinterIsComing. When snow hits the PA Turnpike is prepared with more than 400 employees ready to help keep roads clear. Are you ready for the first day of winter? #Beprepared.

For the Pennsylvania Turnpike travelers in your life why not give them an E-ZPass gift card for the holidays? For more information please visit: https://www.paturnpike.com/toll/gift_certificates.aspx

There are only 23 days left until winter officially comes. #WinterisComing. The Pennsylvania Turnpike prepares for winter all year long to make sure we have enough equipment when snow hits. Do you have the proper equipment for snow? #Beprepared.

Seven out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly, and every 33 seconds, one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash. When used properly, child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. On Nov. 27 PA State Police Troop T, Highspire will be hosting a free car seat check from 1-3 p.m. at the PA Turnpike's Central Office. To schedule an appointment please contact: hreberbill@pa.gov

The PA Turnpike Commission gave thanks for all our current and former veterans have done for our nation by presenting @pawounded with a $11,000 donation. Funds were raised by PTC employees and @VietnamVeteransofAmerica Chapter #542 and were presented last week during a brief ceremony.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission hopes you have a safe and #happyThanksgiving!

With the first day of winter less than a month away it is time to prepare your car for a potential snow storm. #Beprepared before it’s too late. #winteriscoming

REMINDER: Heavy traffic is expected TODAY due to Thanksgiving. AVOID the heaviest traffic from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Be prepared and #planahead. #travelforecast http://ow.ly/eOoj30gEbgT