Consensus Needed on Federal Transportation Policy

Recent news from Washington reveals a lack of consensus between the Obama administration and congressional leaders regarding reauthorization of the federal highway funding measure, which is set to expire Sept. 30. Read more

I-80 Tolling Debate Begins Anew

The debate over tolling Interstate 80 began warming up last week, and with a curious twist.

It started with the appearance of PennDOT Secretary/Turnpike Chairman Allen Biehler before the House Democratic Policy Committee, where he revealed plans to meet with federal transportation officials to discuss resubmitting the I-80 tolling proposal. Read more

Transportation Chair Wonderling to Leave Senate

Sen. Rob Wonderling (R-Lansdale), Senate Transportation Committee chair, will resign from the Senate in order to head the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Read more