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Transportation Funding Reform Commission Report Highlights Funding Crisis for Pennsylvania Public Transit	9/12/2006
The Pennsylvania General Assembly needs to act before the end of session to save our public transit systems—HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania Transportation Funding and Reform Commission began a series of public hearings on September 11 on the funding crises facing the Pennsylvania transportation system.
Pennsylvania House Passes Transportation Plan Without Turnpike Lease	6/27/2007
Victory for transportation advocates and motorists—HARRISBURG—Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a transportation funding package which keeps control of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the hands of public officials.
Governor Rendell Submits Legislation that Would Authorize Privatization of the Pennsylvania Turnpike	5/21/2007
Governor would have full authority to privatize; General Assembly would be cut-out of the final approval process—HARRISBURG—Governor Ed Rendell’s office announced today that it was submitting legislation to the Pennsylvania General Assembly that would empower the Governor to privatize the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Issues Warning Letter on Road Privatization	5/16/2007
Cautions that many privatization deals do not protect the public interest—HARRISBURG—On May 10, 2007, Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, issued a letter to governors, state legislators, and state transportation officials warning of the dangers of road privatization.
Oberstar, DeFazio Caution States on PPPs: Letter warns governors not to rush into partnerships that can undermine the national highway system.	5/14/2007
WASHINGTON—The Chairmen of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit are warning states against rushing into public-private partnerships involving national highways.
PennPIRG Releases Paper Outlining Potential Problems of Turnpike Privatization: Concerns regarding maintaining public control over transportation policy and safety and maintenance standards highlighted.	3/28/2007
HARRISBURG—Today PennPIRG released a paper outlining the potential problems of Turnpike privatization. PennPIRG is concerned that a turnpike sell-off would harm the long term financial health of the Commonwealth, while ceding public control of transportation planning. Governor Rendell has proposed privatizing the Pennsylvania turnpike as a way to fund road and bridge repair.
Gov. Rendell Proposes Innovative Transit Funding, but Road Plan is Worrisome: Possible Oil profits tax and closing tax loopholes good news for Commonwealth, Turnpike Privatization sends up red flags.	2/8/2007
HARRISBURG—On Tuesday, Governor Ed Rendell unveiled his plans to solve the transportation funding crisis in Pennsylvania.
Transportation Funding & Reform Commission Report Highlights Funding Crisis for Pennsylvania Public Transit: Commission offers recommendations for action	11/13/2006
HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania Transportation Funding and Reform Commission released its final report today and recommended a series of funding options to shore up our public transit systems.
Local Leaders Cite New Report as Boosting Oakland Light-Rail Extension	03/20/2008
Pittsburgh, PA—A new study by the Pennsylvania Public Interest Research Group (PennPIRG) will show the economic and environmental benefits of continuing to expand light-rail in Pittsburgh. The PennPIRG report, A Better Way to Go: Meeting America’s 21st Century Transportation Challenges with Modern Public Transit, examines the challenges faced by America’s transportation system and the benefits of existing rail and bus projects in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania as a whole.