2012 National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

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Transportation funding goes bipartisan, bicameral

Support for a transportation funding solution broadened considerably this week as three leaders of Pennsylvania’s House Democratic caucus introduced legislation that mirrors the bills introduced last fall by a Senate Republican. The House and Senate versions are both patterned after the recommendations of Gov. Tom Corbett’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission.

State Rep. Mike Hanna (D-Clinton), the minority whip, described the initiative as “extending an olive branch” to Republicans and Governor Corbett, signaling bipartisan support for a major policy issue at a time when school vouchers, privatization of state liquor stores and a Marcellus Shale drilling fee have languished in partisan disagreement.

At a Capitol news conference, several reporters expressed skepticism that legislators could muster the political will to address the problem in an election year. However, recent public opinion polls show that a majority of voters believe transportation funding is the most important issue currently facing Pennsylvania, and the TFAC’s proposed solution might actually save a typical motorist more than it costs in wasted gasoline and vehicle maintenance.

To view an excerpt of the news conference, click below:  [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDh8sOYLOwE&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]

To see Associated Pennsylvania Constructors’ response, click here.

ARTBA provides 2012 national outlook

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Because all roads lead home…

If you haven’t signed the petition on BetterSaferRoads.com you need to do so.

APC launches campaign supporting transportation funding

Associated Pennsylvania Constructors this week launched a statewide advertising and outreach campaign supporting the recommendations of Gov. Tom Corbett’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission.