Author: Jonathon Porter

A new report from TRIP paints a stark picture of the condition of Pennsylvania’s local roads and bridges, underscoring the economic and safety risks of continued underinvestment. Local roads, which are not part of the National Highway System, carry 44 percent of the state’s vehicle travel yet account for 94 percent of roadway mileage and 75 percent of its bridges. According to the report, 26 percent of PennDOT-maintained local roads are in poor condition. In addition, 14 percent of PennDOT and local government maintained bridges are rated as poor or structurally deficient. These poor infrastructure conditions have serious, real-world consequences.…