
September 1, 2010
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reported slightly better than expected Motor License Fund (MLF)* collections in August. While this is a welcome and encouraging sign, the MLF is still yielding far less than needed for an adequate highway program. …Read More
August 25, 2010
The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) put out just over $113 million in projects in August bringing the year-to-date letting total to $1.3 billion. …Read More
August 19, 2010
Gov. Ed Rendell today released results of a poll concluding that an overwhelming number of Pennsylvanians — 95 percent — believe the quality of the transportation infrastructure matters to the state’s economy. Another 87 percent are concerned about the condition of roads and bridges, including 51 percent who are very or extremely concerned. The poll also found that Pennsylvanians were willing to support revenue options that will increase funding to meet those transportation needs. To view the entire news release, click here.
Buzz from the Industry
July 23, 2010
An adequately funded transportation program would add more than 50,000 jobs to the Pennsylvania economy, lowering the state’s unemployment by nearly 10 percent, according to an economic study commissioned by Associated Pennsylvania Constructors. …Read More
Events
August 31, 2010
Lycoming County received the Road and Bridge Safety Award which was presented earlier this month during the County Commissioners Association of PA (CCAP)’s annual meeting in State College, Pa. Read on for more information on the award-winning projects and to learn more about the program. …Read More