Another reason why there’s no money for bridges

Another story about taxes ostensibly to be used for transportation are going to Pork:

That’s because — thanks to state funding — PPL is installing 88 new sidewalk lights along Prince, Queen and James streets in an effort to boost safety and complement the ambiance of the neighborhoods. …

Expanding the project farther toward downtown, however, may be more difficult than simply changing a light bulb. That’s because state money (used for the current project) and federal funding (slated for a future expansion) come with different stipulations. …

Federal transportation dollars will be used to pay for additional lights that would extend down Queen and Prince streets to at least Vine Street — and maybe as far as Farnum Street — Katzenmoyer said. …

That contract will have to be put out for public bidding, Katzenmoyer said, meaning PPL isn’t guaranteed to get the contract unless its proposal is the least expensive.