Pennsylvania: Turnpike Commission - SB676
There is a bill currently being considered by the Pennsylvania Legislature that requires your attention.
This bill, SB676, would turn control of the Pennsylvania Turnpike over to the state transportation department. As you know, the turnpike is currently being managed by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. A link to the full text of the bill is below:
SB676: Gives control of PA turnpike to the state transportation department (full text)
We need your help. Please take the time to contact your legislators, including the sponsors of this bill, and let them know how you feel. You can find out who they are by clicking here.
Some key points to mention regarding this bill can be found below:
- This bill would remove redundancies involved in having two organizations with authority over the roads.
- It decreases the opportunity for corruption and cronyism.
- It saves the state money by removing duplicate and unnecessary positions.
- And, while they are at it, turn it into a freeway, just like the original turnpike law promised it would be.
