PRINTER'S NO. 2031
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
130
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY ORTITAY, HAMM, JOZWIAK, MIHALEK, MILLARD, OWLETT,
RYAN AND STAMBAUGH, AUGUST 12, 2021
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, AUGUST 12, 2021
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to
conduct a study and issue a report comparing the Department
of Transportation's ability and practices in maintaining and
completing infrastructure projects to other states and
countries.
WHEREAS, Investments in road and bridge construction are
critical to highway safety, mobility and economic development of
this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Despite the highest liquid fuels tax in the country,
highest tolled Turnpike in the world and increasing driver fees,
reliable and sustainable transportation maintenance and
construction remains a systemic issue in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania ranks second in the nation in number of
bridges in poor condition and faces a $8.1 billion shortfall for
critical infrastructure maintenance; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the
Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and
issue a report comparing the Department of Transportation's
ability and practices in maintaining and completing
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