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Gov. Wolf reiterates commitment to phasing out PA s gas tax, appoints new bipartisan commission to develop funding recommendations
Pennsylvania has one of the largest state-owned transportation networks in the country, with nearly 40,000 miles of roads and over 25,400 bridges under its purview.
Credit: FOX43 Author: FOX43 Newsroom Updated: 1:37 PM EST March 12, 2021
HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf on Friday reiterated his commitment to phase out the state s gas tax, which he said is becoming an unreliable source for funding Pennsylvania’s vast transportation network.
To make this possible and to further address the state’s transportation funding needs, the governor signed an Executive Order establishing the Transportation Revenue Options Commission, which will develop comprehensive funding recommendations for Pennsylvania’s large and aging infrastructure.