Transportation & Infrastructure

COMMENTARY

Is your state ready to handle the influx of federal funds for expanding broadband? | Opinion

BY: - December 5, 2021

Digital equity means ensuring that every community has adequate access to the technologies and skills needed to fully participate in society.

Infrastructure law is ‘blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America’ Biden says in Minnesota

BY: - December 1, 2021

'We’re going to rebuild this economy from the bottom up,' Biden said in his first visit to the North Star State.

Happy Trails Pa. looks to big boost from infrastructure bill to build, connect rail trails

BY: - November 30, 2021

'We need to finish big pieces that cost a lot of money. That’s why the infrastructure bill could not have come at a better time,' said Elaine Paul Schaefer, executive director of the Schuylkill River Greenway.

Rural leaders fear they’ll miss out on infrastructure money | Analysis

BY: - November 28, 2021

The local leaders we have in rural communities are just trying to do their best,” he said. “They’re just making sure that the roads have gravel on them

Report: Pa. ranks 39th nationwide for the condition, cost-effectiveness of its highways

BY: - November 28, 2021

Pennsylvania ranks 39th nationwide for the condition and cost-effectiveness of its highway system, according to new research by the Libertarian-leaning Reason Foundation.

COMMENTARY

How Pa. can get charged up for an electric vehicle future

BY: - November 28, 2021

Congress and the commonwealth each have a role to play. We can't afford to wait any longer.

To prevent future toll ‘leakage,’ Pa. Sen. Marty Flynn introduces Turnpike reform package

BY: - November 26, 2021

In three pieces of legislation, the Scranton lawmaker proposes increased penalties for drivers who do not pay their tolls, mandated finance reporting from the Turnpike Commission to the General Assembly, and reinstated staffing at Turnpike interchanges.

In first in-person town hall, Pa.’s Dean touts infrastructure law, Biden’s domestic agenda

BY: - November 23, 2021

'These ... bills remind us of the effective governing that is being done,' the Montgomery County lawmaker said

COMMENTARY

Voters may have elected Biden to be ‘normal’, but they also need action | Opinion

BY: - November 23, 2021

Voters may not have elected another FDR. But we desperately need one after decades of trickle-down attacks on government

Jobs and transit: Officials explain how infrastructure law will benefit African Americans

BY: - November 20, 2021

Officials stressed the law will create millions of jobs that do not require a two- or four-year degree.

COMMENTARY

Pa. can build a clean electric vehicle future. Wolf, lawmakers must embrace it | Marc Stier

BY: - November 19, 2021

Dozens of business leaders, including leading vehicle manufacturers, have urged Wolf to redouble his efforts to electrify transportation in Pennsylvania.

Progress expected in 2022, but it might take years before Pa. communities see impact of federal infrastructure bill

BY: - November 18, 2021

The president signed the legislation Monday, but the job isn’t even halfway over, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., told reporters during a press call Thursday, adding that it’ll take a few years before projects take shape.