Office Locations 

District Address Information
78 Main Street, 1st Floor
Bradford, PA 16701
Phone: 814-362-4400
Toll-Free:  1-866-437-8181
Fax:  814-362-4405
Hours:  Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed noon to 1 p.m. daily

107 South Main Street
Room 1
Coudersport, PA 16915
Phone: 814-274-9769
Hours:  Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed noon to 1 p.m. daily

Capitol Address Information
Building: 161A East Wing
PO Box 202067
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2067
Phone: 717-787-5075
Fax:  717-705-7021

Email Address
MCauser@PahouseGOP.com

 

 

Bridge and Highway Funding: What Do You Think?

A major issue on the legislative agenda this fall is funding for road and bridge projects. The federal government’s rejection earlier this year of the governor’s attempts to toll Interstate 80 has highlighted the need to reassess how we fund the transportation budget and distribute those dollars across the state.

While I believe we must first ensure the money we already have for road and bridge projects is being distributed fairly, it is likely we also need to identify additional revenue sources to meet our infrastructure needs.

Following are a few of the proposals offered by the governor and lawmakers. Please let me know what you think.

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1. Do you support or oppose Governor Rendell’s proposal to increase the state’s driver’s license fee from $28 to $30.10? Generally, this fee is paid every four years when your license is up for renewal. The increase would generate an estimated $4.9 million. *



2. Do you support or oppose Governor Rendell’s proposal to increase car registration fees from $36 to $45? This fee is paid annually. The increase would generate an estimated $70.5 million. *



3. Do you support or oppose a proposal to increase the state’s gas tax by 3.25 cents per gallon, bringing the total state tax on gasoline to 34.45 cents? This increase would generate approximately $130 million. *



4. Do you support or oppose a proposal to install electronic surveillance cameras on the Turnpike and Interstates to help the state locate and fine uninsured drivers and reckless drivers? This program is estimated to generate between $100 million and $150 million. *



5. Do you support or oppose the concept of public-private partnerships to finance transportation projects in the Commonwealth? In a public-private partnership, the Commonwealth would maintain ownership control of a bridge or highway, but an infusion of private sector capital would be used for projects such as adding highway lanes in congested areas where user fees could be charged. *


6. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions related to the state’s transportation system and funding?
7. Do you use any of the following?: (check all that apply):


Please list if you chose "Other":