EPA orders DTOP to address stormwater violations in Ponce
October 17, 2024
The EPA has warned that non-compliance could lead to fines of up to $66,712 per day. #NewsismyBusiness
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New toll payment feature launches in Puerto Rico
September 5, 2024
Drivers can pay toll bills via the CESCO app and at Official Inspection Stations. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t processes 55K+ digital vehicle registration tags in service’s 1st month
September 27, 2023
Since the new service was launched Sept. 1, transportation officials have visited vehicle inspection centers to correct deficiencies. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s new ‘Marbete Digital’ goes live on DTOP app
August 2, 2023
Drivers who do not have the toll sticker on their vehicle will be provided one at the time of renewal. #NewsismyBusiness
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USACE, DTOP to hold public meeting on $26.4M Río Culebrinas project
May 9, 2023
Aguada and Aguadilla residents urged to provide feedback on the flood risk management project’s design. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t working with Apple to integrate Puerto Rico driver’s licenses, ID’s into Wallet app
March 30, 2022
PRITS and DTOP will disclose further details once the feature is available to Puerto Rico residents, government officials said.
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DTOP vows to rebuild Puerto Rico roads with $299M FEMA allocation
July 9, 2021
To date, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated nearly $299 million to the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP, in Spanish) to repair damage and optimize state roads and bridges. This includes nearly $92 million approved during 2021 to address infrastructure in nearly 30 municipalities. The obligations represent permanent work projects to […]
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Puerto Rico drivers may now take learner’s permit test online
May 26, 2021
The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP, in Spanish) is making the Puerto Rico’s learner’s permit exam available online, agency Secretary Eileen M. Vélez-Vega announced. Called the Virtual Learning test, (AVI, in Spanish), the platform will allow thousands of citizens to take the driver’s test from home, using a tablet or computer with internet […]
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Puerto Rico Dept. of Transportation launches virtual license on its app
September 3, 2020
The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP, in Spanish) announced an upgrade to its CESCO Digital mobile app, which among other things, features a virtual driver’s license. The feature, which will become available after the Puerto Rico Legislature approves the required legal aspects, will show a full version of driver’s license and will display […]
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Rossello submits bills to reorganize DTOP, projects $13M in savings in 1st year
January 29, 2019
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló submitted legislative measures to reorganize the Department of Transportation and Public Works, which will generate $13 million in the first year and $142 million in five years, according to the Fiscal Plan. The DTOP, as the agency is known for its initials in Spanish, will be the umbrella agency for […]
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Gov’t to deploy broadband in Santurce via unused pipes
August 20, 2014
Two government agencies, the Department of Transportation and Public Works and the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board, signed a collaborative agreement Tuesday to develop new broadband infrastructure that will initially be deployed in San Juan’s Santurce sector.
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DTOP set to boost Urban Train ridership via new service
September 18, 2013
The Department of Transportation and Public Works is expected to make an announcement in coming weeks about its plans to kick off a service to connect people from areas lacking bus service with Urban Train stations, this media outlet learned.
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DTOP hosting workshops on P.R.’s long-range transportation strategy
April 27, 2012
The Department of Transportation and Public Works announced Thursday it will be conducting seven workshops to discuss Puerto Rico long-range transportation strategy, with the goal of getting citizen input.
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