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JANUARY 26, 2010 | Commentary by NATHAN BENEFIELD
Five Alternatives to Tolling I-80
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) continues its push for federal approval to toll Interstate-80, claiming that without it bridges will collapse, highways will crumble, and dogs and cats will start living together. But the proposal represents little more than a tax on I-80 drivers, as 40% of the toll revenue would be diverted to ot
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 | Commentary by MICHAEL NEROZZI
Tolling I-80 is a Recipe for Disaster
Once again, state lawmakers, bureaucrats and special interest groups are looking for another way to grab more money from Pennsylvanians. The latest rendition is tolling Interstate 80 across the northern tier of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the I-80 tolling proposal doesn’t comply with federal law, ignores much-needed reform in transp
SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 | Policy Brief by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION
Paying for Our Paving: Why Leasing the Turnpike Makes Good Economic and Public Policy Sense
Introduction How should Pennsylvania pay for its transportation infrastructure, now that the Federal Highway Administration has rejected the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s application to toll Interstate 80? Gas taxes? Vehicle fees? Tolls?
OCTOBER 18, 2007 | Testimony by MATTHEW BROUILLETTE
The Benefits of Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation
Prepared Testimony of Matthew J. Brouillette for the House Republican Policy Committee Hearing on October 18, 2007 Thank you Rep. Turzai, Rep. Geist, and members of the House Republican Policy Committee for this opportunity to share with you why the Commonwealth Foundation believes that in order for Pennsylvania to meet its transp
MARCH 14, 2007 | Testimony by NATHAN BENEFIELD
Spending Restraint Needed
Good afternoon. My name is Nathan Benefield, I am the Director of Policy Research for the Commonwealth Foundation. I would like to thank Chairman Armstrong and the members of the committee for this opportunity to share our thoughts and recommendations. While this committee has already heard numerous testimonies, we will offer a unique pe
MARCH 6, 2007 | Policy Report by MATTHEW BROUILLETTE, GEOFFREY F. SEGAL, ADRIAN T. MOORE
The Emerging Paradigm: Financing and Managing Pennsylvanias Transportation Infrastructure and Mass Transit
In November 2006, Governor Ed Rendell’s Pennsylvania Transportation Funding and Reform Commission identified a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in funding for the Commonwealth’s transportation infrastructure and mass transit services. The Commission suggested an additional $900 million for state highways and bridges, $65 million for loc
JANUARY 17, 2007 | Commentary by GEOFFREY SEGAL
Public-Private Partnerships: Paying for Our Paving
Pennsylvania is facing a $1.7 billion annual shortfall in funding for roads, bridges and mass transit. The only thing worse than the deficit is the proposed “solution” to this shortfall: higher gas taxes, higher income taxes, higher sales taxes, higher realty taxes and higher vehicle fees. We’re told if taxes are not raised, Pe
