Taxes & Economy
Act 44 & Transportation Funding
In July 2007, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed and Governor Ed Rendell signed Act 44. This legislation authorized the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) to increase tolls on the Turnpike;…
Fact Sheet
Read More: Act 44 & Transportation FundingTaxes & Economy
Turnpike Commission Triples Act 44 Debt from $14 Billion to $44 Billion
Unpaid debt increases from $0 to $73 billion under PTC’s revised plans HARRISBURG, PA — Today, the Commonwealth Foundation presented an analysis of the proposed debt under the Pennsylvania…
Press Release
Read More: Turnpike Commission Triples Act 44 Debt from $14 Billion to $44 BillionTaxes & Economy
Turnpike Commission to owe $30 to $70 billion after Act 44
In our news release and media briefing yesterday, highlighting the patronage, power, and politics at the Turnpike Commission, we mention the exorbitant amount of debt the Turnpike Commission…
Media
Read More: Turnpike Commission to owe $30 to $70 billion after Act 44Taxes & Economy
Why the Turnpike Commission Can’t Respond
With the release of the Turnpike Commission Family Tree video and poster at TurnpikeFacts.com, PTC CEO Joe Brimmeier doesn’t have much of a response. We figure he…
Media
Read More: Why the Turnpike Commission Can’t RespondTaxes & Economy
I-80 plan relies on traffic growth, while drivers are driving less
Congressman Peterson, the lead critic of tolling I-80, makes an astute observation: the Turnpike Commission’s financial model relies on I-80 traffic growing 2.5% annually. Yet a recent…
Media
Read More: I-80 plan relies on traffic growth, while drivers are driving lessTaxes & Economy
New analysis of where I-80 tolls will go
While I have previously posted that I-80 tolls will mostly go to other projects, rather than stay on I-80, the Turnpike Commissions new application for tolling I-80 changes that…
Media
Read More: New analysis of where I-80 tolls will goTaxes & Economy
Most I-80 toll revenue to be diverted from I-80
Though the Turnpike Commission unveiled their plan for capital improvements on I-80 (if they get approval to toll it), it remains the case that most of the revenue…
Media
Read More: Most I-80 toll revenue to be diverted from I-80
Turnpike Lease to Save Taxpayers $87 Million
As I pointed out last month the Pennsylvania Turnpike continues to receive taxpayer subsidy (even while making payments to PennDoT) to the tune of $120 million per year. In…
Media
Read More: Turnpike Lease to Save Taxpayers $87 Million
Turnpike Commission stalling on I-80 tolling application
While Governor Rendell wanted to get a revised application for tolling I-80 to the feds by the end of the week, so he could ask for an expedited answer and…
Media
Read More: Turnpike Commission stalling on I-80 tolling application