PHIA News Digest – Vol. 4, No. 21
The Pa. Turnpike toll debacle is our next financial crisis. This is how to fix it
Believing that criticism without a solution is unfair, here’s an idea shared last spring with then-House Majority Leader Dave Reed, and with others since: Raise the personal income tax from 3.07 percent to 4 percent.
Giant Eagle adding car-charging stations thanks to $660K in state grants
The state Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday announced $660,000 in grants to Giant Eagle to add electric car charging stations in Allegheny, Butler and Washington counties aimed at expansion of the state’s alternative fuel highway network.
Ohio, Pennsylvania plan interstate system for managing road work
Ohio and Pennsylvania will soon start developing an interstate system for managing road construction projects officials hope will reduce confusion for motorists and transportation authorities.
A modest proposal to fund transportation — without raising taxes
Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale attracted statewide attention recently with an audit showing that during the last six years, Pennsylvania had diverted more than $4.2 billion in revenue intended to be used to fix and maintain the state’s roads and bridges. Instead, that money was used to fund State Police operations.
Philadelphia unveils $200 million street repaving plan
The City of Philadelphia released its plan for the 2019 paving season Wednesday, as it starts the process of repaving roads around the city.
Centre County planning looking for citizen input on State College Area Connector project
Centre County residents have an opportunity to make their voices heard concerning a $20 million allocation to the State College Area Connector project, which aims to improve U.S. Route 322 from the Seven Mountains to State College.
Fixing an aging interstate: How I-95 construction challenges illustrate US road issues
Here’s a look at what’s happening and what’s needed to fix the 1,917-mile route from Miami to Houlton, Maine.
Valley should back public transit
No other venture in the region comes close to potentially impacting a larger number of people like an affordable and accessible public transportation system. Nearly every need-based review of the Susquehanna Valley inevitably points to a lack of public transportation as a considerable hindrance to growth and workforce development.
Plans announced to add more options for bicyclists across the state
PennDOT plans to unveil a draft of the department’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan on May 30 via webcast. Although details are limited, the improvements will include adding more trails and protected bike lanes.
