An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for supplemental funding for rural infrastructure.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to borrow money to improve bridges on rural state routes. Specifically, it allows the department to incur debt for bridge projects, prioritizing those based on condition statewide. Funds raised from this borrowing will be used to supplement existing funding and cannot be used for routine maintenance like patching or sealing. The bill establishes a maximum debt limit of $600 million and outlines the process for borrowing and repayment.
Key provisions
- Allows the Department of Transportation to borrow money for bridge repairs on rural state routes.
- Prioritizes bridge improvements based on condition statewide.
- Funds cannot be used for routine maintenance like patching or sealing.
- Sets a maximum debt limit of $600 million.
- Requires consultation with legislative committees before developing a bridge project plan.
- Projects must be completed within five years of being bid.
- Debt will be repaid from the Motor License Fund.
- Savings from the debt will be used to improve highways on rural state routes.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
- Pennsylvania residents who use rural state routes
- County maintenance districts
- Motor License Fund users
- Bridge contractors
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