SB 952 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for definitions and for operating program; in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for supplemental performance reporting; and, in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for applicable authority.

SB 952 amends Pennsylvania’s transportation code to advance sustainable mobility options, such as bike lanes and electric transit infrastructure, by updating definitions and program rules. It requires metropolitan transportation authorities to submit supplemental performance reports on their projects and clarifies the authority for public-private partnerships in transportation development. The bill directly affects regional transit agencies, private transportation companies, and local governments managing mobility programs. Key provisions include standardized reporting for accountability, streamlined partnership agreements, and clearer guidelines for sustainable project implementation. These changes aim to improve transparency and coordination in transportation planning without altering funding mechanisms.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
Senate Passage
Sep 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 Last action Sep 11, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand its scope by adding new definitions for 'Metropolitan Transportation Authority' and 'Applicable Authority' to include Second Class County Port Authorities. It introduces mandatory operating programs requiring these authorities to reduce fare evasion, explore public-private partnerships, and modernize fixed-route services. Additionally, the bill adds new reporting requirements for fiscal solvency and fund usage, and establishes a new section requiring applicable authorities to submit transportation projects to a board for consideration.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include Second Class County Port Authorities alongside Metropolitan Transportation Authorities as 'Applicable Authorities' subject to new definitions, operating programs, and reporting requirements.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Metropolitan Transportation Authority' specifying it serves all territory within a first-class county and others within 20 miles.

Added a new definition for 'Applicable Authority' to include Second Class County Port Authorities organized under the Act of April 6, 1956.

REQUIREMENT

Added new operating program requirements for applicable authorities to reduce fare evasion, explore public-private partnerships, and modernize fixed-route public transportation.

Added new reporting requirements for the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to review fiscal solvency and fund usage of applicable authorities.

Added a new section requiring applicable authorities to submit transportation projects to a board for consideration.

Floor votes · Senate Sep 10, 2025

How they voted

2723
Passed
Total votes 50
Sep 10, 2025
D Democratic23
23 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Sep 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Sep 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Sep 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Sep 9, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Sep 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Jul 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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