Pennsylvania funds $460 million for transportation projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the investment of an estimated $460.8 million for maintenance of roads and bridges in the Commonwealth. These funds are distributed to local municipalities and funded by state gas tax revenues. Pennsylvania hosts nearly 121,000 miles of public roads with over 2,500 municipalities that manage 78,000 miles of roadway and more than 6,600 bridges. PennDOT reported that since 2023, they have improved 19,525 miles of roadway and 1,757 state and local bridges.
“Townships and local governments continue to maintain two-thirds of Pennsylvania’s road miles, and reliable liquid fuels funding remains essential to keeping those roads safe and well-maintained,” said PSATS Executive Director David Sanko. “As the transportation landscape rapidly evolves, with electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and new technologies reshaping how we travel, the traditional revenue streams that support local infrastructure are not keeping pace. We appreciate PennDOT’s ongoing partnership and the General Assembly’s willingness to explore sustainable, long-term funding solutions. Together, we can ensure that Pennsylvania’s local roads remain strong and ready for the future.”
