HARRISBURG, May 11- House Transportation Committee Chairman Joseph Markosek and Republican Chairman Rick Geist announced that they have scheduled seven hearings to discuss the nearly $3.5 billion a year the state needs to maintain Pennsylvania’s existing highway, bridge and public transit systems, and to take input on ways to develop sustainable transportation funding.
"By holding these hearings across the state, we can explain what we need to bring our large and aging transportation infrastructure up to date," said Markosek," D-Allegheny/Westmoreland. "This is one of the most pressing problems in Pennsylvania, and I hope to hear from people who have innovative ideas. As I have said, all options are on the table."
"As the Legislature faces the challenge of adequately funding the Commonwealth’s transportation system now and into the future, these hearings will provide constructive public forums for illustrating the true magnitude and urgency of the problem and for discussing the merits of proposed solutions," said Geist, R-Blair.
The House Majority Policy Committee and House Republican Policy Committee will be participating in the hearings at the invitation of Markosek and Geist, who are seeking a bipartisan solution.
May 27 10 AM Derry Township Municipal Building, Hershey PA
June 1 2 PM Lock Haven University, Lock Haven PA
June 3 2 PM DeSales University, Center Valley PA
June 4 10 AM St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia PA
June 10 2 PM Marywood University, Scranton PA
June 17 2:30 PM Clarion University, Clarion PA
June 18 11 AM Gateway High School, Monroeville, PA
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