An offer you can’t refuse
Editorial pages throughout Pennsylvania have become strong advocates for addressing the transportation funding problem. This week, the Harrisburg Patriot-News and Philadelphia Inquirer weighed in on the issue, and both urged the General Assembly to tackle the issue before the situation worsens. Read more
Governor’s poll shows transportation funding support
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.
Rendell hits the road for transportation solution
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Gov. Ed Rendell completed a four-day, statewide bus tour last week to drum up support for a solution to Pennsylvania’s transportation funding problem. Read more
Rendell goes on the road to promote additional transportation funding
Want to see additional transportation funds enacted this fall? Well, now is your chance to help make that less of a vision and more of a reality. Read more
Rendell: Funding solution can’t wait any longer
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Governor Rendell testified before the Senate Transportation Committee this week, urging the General Assembly to work to meet road, bridge and transit funding challenges this year. The Governor said that with a little hard work this summer, legislative leaders can solve Pennsylvania’s transportation funding problem. Read more
