“Sometimes the best destinations are found by taking the open road.”
This year’s PennDOT–PAPA Bus Tour will be hosted by PennDOT District 2 on July 28–29, 2026—and it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss. Registration opens Monday, June 8, 2026, so be sure to secure your spot!
District 2 has been hard at work planning an incredible, behind-the-scenes experience.
Day 1 will take us through the scenic beauty of Happy Valley, featuring exclusive stops at Pennsylvania State University’s (PSU) Test Track and NECEPT’s Asphalt Testing Lab, where the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Mobile Asphalt Testing Center (MATC) will be on-site. The tour will also include visits to the Glenn O. Hawbaker Asphalt Plant, Liquid Storage Facility, and Quarry, as well as an active paving project in Centre County.
Day 2 will shift gears to insightful presentations from PennDOT’s Highway Administration, District 2, and Bureau of Construction and Materials, along with FHWA and PSU. Highlights include the much-anticipated results from the Performance Testing Research Study focused on developing thresholds for Balanced Mix Design, a discussion on FHWA’s MATC, and key updates from the District and PennDOT’s Bureau of Construction and Materials.
You don’t want to miss this unique opportunity—how often do you get to experience all of this in just two days?
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EVENT DATE(S): Tuesday, July 28, 2026 & Wednesday, July 29, 2026
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Friday, July 17, 2025
REGISTRATION FEE: $175.00 - PAPA Members/Gov. Rate
$250.00 - Non-Member
Registration includes BOTH days, food, beverage, and attendance certificates.
6 NECEPT/PDH credits if you attend both days. | 4 NECEPT/PDH credits if you attending one day only.
To participate in one day only, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further registration information.
MEETING LOCATION & OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Toftrees Golf Resort - 1 Country Club Lane, State College, PA 16803 | Phone: 814.234.8000
Group Rate: $119 per night + 11% | Commonwealth Preferred
DAY 1 - Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Location: Toftrees Golf Resort (1 Country Club Lane, State College PA).
Parking: Free parking available on property. Please enter through the front lobby.
Registration: The Aspen Room from 7am-7:45 am.
Breakfast: The Aspen Room from 7am-7:45am Continental Breakfast & Coffee Provided.
Lunch: Bag Lunch provided at the Glenn O. Hawbaker Facility to include: 9" Hogie (Italian, Turkey, or Ham with condiments & onions on side), Macaroni Salad, Cookie, and Beverage
REMINDER...You will visit an active construction site with moving equipment and traffic. Attendees MUST BRING their own hard hat, safety vest, hard toed shoes (no sneakers), safety glasses, ear protection, and wear them at the site.
DAY 2 - Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location: Toftrees Golf Resort (1 Country Club Lane, State College PA).
Parking: Free parking available on property. Please enter through the front lobby.
Registration: Silver Maple I & II Between 7am-8am.
Breakfast: The Aspen Room Between 7am-8am. Hot Breakfast Buffet: Coffee/Tea, Fruit Juices, Seasonal Fruit Bowl, Farm Fresh Scrambled Egges, Home Fried Potatoes, Bacon & Sausage.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
SINGLE REGISTRATION and GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Please note: Your invoice number is your company name.
GROUPS OF 11 OR MORE:
Complete the GroupRegistration Form, and email the completed form to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and you will be invoiced.
PennDOT employees must register via PennDOT Travel/Central Office.
All food, beverages, and certificates are covered in the registration fee.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026-Dinner on your own
CANCELLATION / INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
- Cancellations must be received in writing by Monday, July 14, 2025, to receive a refund.
- Cancellation requests (or no-shows) received after this date forfeit a refund.
- Inclement weather updates will be posted on the website.
- GENERAL RULE: If the hotel is open, the event is a GO!
HEALTH & SAFETY
By registering and attending this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following:
Attendance: I understand that my participation in the PAPA / PennDOT Bus Tour may involve a risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. I knowingly assume that risk. On behalf of myself as well as my family and heirs, to the greatest extent allowed by law, I release from liability and waive all claims against PAPA, its officers, directors, and employees for harm, injury, damage, or death suffered by me, should I contract COVID-19 or another disease as a result of my travel to, or attendance at, this event, even if arising from the negligence of any such released person.
Masks: I understand that I will comply with the latest CDC, state, and local health guidelines regarding mask-wearing. Current guidelines state that those who are fully vaccinated may choose not to wear a mask, but those who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask during the event. A limited amount of masks will be available to supplement attendees’ personal supplies.
Self-Pre-Check: I understand PAPA discourages attendance from those who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms prior to the event or at any point during the event.
PAPA is working closely with the event venue to ensure safety measures will be followed. If necessary, attendees will receive updated protocols via email prior to the event.
Our goal for all attendees at the various PAPA events is to provide a safe, secure, and healthy educational experience. Please email or call us if you have any questions or suggestions.
PHOTO, AUDIO, AND VISUAL RECORDING CONSENT
By registering and attending this event, you acknowledge you have read and agree to the following:
I hereby grant the Pennsylvania Asphalt Pavement Association (PAPA) permission to use my likeness in photographs, audio, and visual recording for use on the PAPA website and other promotional, educational, and marketing products including but not limited to: newsletter, facebook page, twitter account, marketing brochures, and training presentations. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge PAPA from all claims, demands, liability and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
If you do not wish to appear in photographs, audio, and visual recordings during our event, please notify the Executive Director prior to the event.
Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you!
General questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.