Category Archives: funding opportunity
Federal Transportation Bill Threatens Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding
Congress is conferring on the next Federal Transportation Bill, and bicycle and pedestrian funding is still at stake. In the Senate transportation bill, programs that fund bicycle and pedestrian funding are preserved and improved, continuing to fund projects that benefit … Continue reading
Free Walkability Audits
Schools may apply for a free Walkability Audit from the PA Safe Routes to School Resource Center. Any school interested in a walkability audit can obtain an application form online at www.saferoutespa.org/walkability-audits or by contacting info@saferoutespa.org or (717) 763-0930 (ask for Safe Routes). … Continue reading
Gov. Corbett Discusses Transportation in his Budget Address
HARRISBURG (Feb. 7, 2012) – The Keystone Transportation Funding Coalition commended Governor Corbett for embracing a comprehensive transportation funding plan as one of his administration’s top priorities. The coalition was encouraged by his insistence that the solution must be a … Continue reading
Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding is at Risk
On Thursday, February 2, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to vote on the long awaited American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, a comprehensive infrastructure funding bill. This bill would fund transportation infrastructure projects nationwide, however a crucial element … Continue reading
PA House Democrats Introduce Transportation Funding Reform Bills
In late 2011, Representative Mike Hanna (D-76) and Representative Dan Frankel (D-23) introduced three pieces of legislation that greatly reform the way in which Pennsylvania funds its transportation system. The three bills are very close to the three bills introduced … Continue reading