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Plan Would Save Truckers 33% in Pennsylvania Taxes

It’s only an idea for now, but Pennsylvania’s proposed switch from a fuel tax to a miles-driven fee to help generate more money for transportation could be a boon for the trucking industry.

August 16, 2021
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Pennsylvania Truckers Object to Proposed Doubling of Registration Fee

Pennsylvania’s transportation funding panel has proposed gas-tax alternative options that include a doubling of vehicle registration fees, which a state trucking leader said would lead to interstate trucking companies registering their trucks in other states.

July 29, 2021
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PennDOT Airport Funding Aims to Improve Economic, Operational Activity

In an effort to expand economic and operational capacity, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has invested $10 million in airports.

May 14, 2021
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Pennsylvania Panel Explores Alternatives to Bridge Tolls, Gas Taxes

It’s not clear yet if Pennsylvania drivers will pay $1 or $2 to cross major bridges, but Pennsylvania needs billions of dollars from somewhere for transportation, state Rep. Mike Carroll said.

April 30, 2021
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PennDOT Launches Public Survey on Automated Vehicles

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced April 28 the launch of a survey meant to offer an idea of constituents’ perceptions and knowledge of automated vehicles.

April 29, 2021
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Announces 43 Multimodal Projects

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced $45.9 million in funding has been invested in multimodal projects meant to improve safety, mobility and economic activity.

April 23, 2021
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Pennsylvania Lawmaker Wants to Pump Brakes on Bridge Toll Plan

A lawmaker wants to apply the brakes to a proposal to toll nine bridges across Pennsylvania — and come up with a broader plan for financing the state’s transportation needs.

March 11, 2021
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Pennsylvania Trucking Industry Opposes State DOT’s Bridge Tolling Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has released a list of bridges that are being considered for tolling, a practice the state’s trucking community has bristled against. 

February 19, 2021
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PennDOT Gets $407.2 Million for Road, Bridge Projects

PennDOT received $407.2 million in federal COVID relief funds for road and bridge projects that will help cover revenue gaps in its construction program.

February 16, 2021
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Pennsylvania Truckers Object to Bridge Tolling Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is moving forward with its controversial plan to consider charging tolls on as many as 10 major bridges in the state. But representatives from the trucking industry say tolls would hurt their industry.

January 26, 2021