PHIA News Digest – Vol. 6, No. 26
Pa. must stop raiding fund to repair roads, bridges
We are seeing both in Harrisburg and Washington serious discussions on infrastructure which is an encouraging sign, including bipartisan discussions with President Biden on a long-term plan.
Pa. charges into future adding ‘at least 500 more’ EV plugs statewide
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is charging into the future with the addition of at least 500 new electric vehicle plugs statewide. The “shocking” news is a positive sign for car buyers who were already on the edge of making the leap to all-electric.
Officials say speed cameras are working, but stiffer fines needed
A year after PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission used cameras to spot more than a quarter-million drivers speeding through Pennsylvania construction zones, those organizations are praising the system in a report to legislators and promoting strengthening the program.
Study highlights Pa.’s aging infrastructure
A new study highlights Pennsylvania’s aging and crumbling infrastructure.
A nationwide study found the state has some of the worst highways and bridges in the country.
Guest column: We need to address infrastructure needs today
While the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gave an overall grade of C-, a GPA outside of the D range for the first time in 20 years, we still have a funding gap of over $2.5 trillion.
