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Lawrence Questions PennDOT Official About Shortage of Road Workers

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During the budget hearing for PennDOT, I questioned Acting Secretary Mike Carroll about the shortage of trained equipment operators in Chester County to fix potholes and perform other road maintenance. My inquiry centered on PennDOT salaries and the agency’s ability to attract and retain these workers.

PennDOT Official Open to Discussion on Potential Amtrak Rail Line Transfer

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Pennsylvania pays Amtrak a substantial subsidy to operate Keystone Line train service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. At the PennDOT budget hearing, I asked Acting Secretary Mike Carroll about the administration’s willingness to acquire the line to give the Commonwealth greater control over the cost and quality of service.

Mass transit funding in PA

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During a budget hearing, Rep. Mustello asks PennDOT if they believe Mass Transit ridership will return to pre-pandemic levels and if PennDOT has plans to modernize Mass Transit funding and programs.

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Kutz on Bridge Tolling

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This budget hearing with the Department of Transportation provided a great opportunity to discuss P3 Bridge Tolling and the I-83 South Bridge. Thankfully, tolling is off the table for this bridge, and PennDOT is exploring more traditional methods to update the I-83 South Bridge between Dauphin and Cumberland counties.

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