Transportation

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 971: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for prohibitions in specified places.

HB 971 prohibits vehicles from stopping, standing, or parking in designated bicycle lanes, with an exception for temporarily stopping to avoid emergency vehicles. This rule directly affects drivers who might park or stop in bicycle lanes, such as in urban areas or near bike paths. The bill amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code (Title 75) by adding this specific prohibition to the existing "rules of the road" section. The amendment takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits parking in bicycle lanes to enhance cyclist safety and road usability, directly strengthening transportation safety standards within vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 709: An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for motor carrier parking space tax credit.

HB 709 creates a tax credit for businesses that provide free, publicly accessible parking spaces for trucks (motor carriers) on eligible property. To qualify, businesses must create at least five designated parking spaces (each 10 feet wide by 80 feet long, with concrete or asphalt) on property that is at least three acres, zoned commercial or industrial, within one mile of a designated highway corridor (Tier 1 or Tier 2). The property must also include adequate lighting and a public bathroom. Businesses must maintain these parking spaces and their operations in Pennsylvania for five years to receive the credit. The credit can be applied against certain tax liabilities under Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for qualifying businesses, reducing tax liability and aligning with tax relief support indicators.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates tax credit for truck parking infrastructure near highways, improving commercial transportation logistics and highway corridor accessibility per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 30, 2025

SB 696: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for special speed limitations.

Senate Bill 696 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code regarding special speed limitations in school zones. The bill clarifies that the 15 miles per hour speed limit within a school zone can be enforced during regular school hours. This enforcement is permissible regardless of whether students are allowed to walk to and from the school located within that zone. The change aims to ensure consistent application of school zone speed limits based on a school's operational hours, affecting drivers in those areas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationClarifies school zone speed enforcement to enhance road safety, aligning with transportation safety standards per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 824: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for additional parking regulations; and, in special vehicles and pedestrians, further providing for riding on roadways and pedalcycle paths.

SB 824 updates Pennsylvania's vehicle code to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. It requires vehicles parked near on-street pedestrian plazas or bike lanes to position wheels within 12 inches of the buffer zone between the lane and parking, with exceptions for school buses. The bill also mandates that cyclists use designated bike paths when marked by traffic signs, unless unsafe. Violations carry fines of $15 for general parking, $50-$200 for disability spot misuse, and $100-$300 for ignoring bike path requirements. Local governments can establish additional parking rules for these areas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly enhances pedestrian/cyclist safety via parking regulations near bike lanes and mandated path usage, directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 30, 2025

HB 1524: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for Public Transportation Assistance Fund.

HB 1524 amends the Public Transportation Assistance Fund provisions within Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971. The bill revises how funds are managed or allocated for public transportation programs, directly affecting state transportation agencies and public transit providers receiving these funds. It modifies specific sections of the existing tax code governing this dedicated fund. The bill was recently referred to the Transportation committee for further consideration. (3 sentences)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends Public Transportation Assistance Fund provisions to revise fund allocation, ensuring continued support for state transit programs and agencies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SR 93: A Resolution designating the month of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Senate Resolution 93 designates May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. This resolution aims to promote awareness among all road users about safely sharing the road with motorcyclists and to encourage motorcycle safety practices.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes motorcycle safety awareness and road-sharing practices, directly enhancing transportation safety standards as per bill's intent.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 1587: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, providing for obedience to school crossing guards; and imposing penalties.

HB 1587 requires drivers to obey school crossing guards' signals at school zones, mandating they stop within 10-30 feet of the guard or crosswalk and remain stopped until the guard signals to proceed. It directly affects drivers near schools during children’s arrival/departure times, with violations punishable by a $250 fine plus a $35 surcharge. The surcharge funds Pennsylvania’s School Bus Safety Grant Program, which supports safety initiatives. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment and defines "school crossing guard" as an appointed person managing traffic during school hours.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates driver stops at school zones with fines funding safety initiatives, directly enhancing road safety and transportation infrastructure near schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Public Transit Traffic Safety

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1594: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Multimodal Transportation Fund.

This bill maintains the Multimodal Transportation Fund's authorization through December 31, 2025, ensuring continued funding for Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure projects like road maintenance and public transit. It directly affects the state's transportation budget by preserving existing funding mechanisms without altering the expiration date. The bill is procedural, confirming the fund's timeline rather than creating new policies.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill maintains Multimodal Transportation Fund funding through 2025 for road maintenance and public transit infrastructure, preserving existing transportation project funding without changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jun 18, 2025

SB 859: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in general budget implementation, further providing for Department of Transportation.

SB 859 amends Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code to direct specific funding from the Motor License Fund for highway and safety projects under the Department of Transportation. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to allocate funds to two designated projects listed in the 2014 Highway Capital Budget Project Itemization Act: Project 339(12) and Project 339(22). This bill does not create new funding or tax changes but specifies how existing DOT budget resources must be used for these two named infrastructure projects. The change applies immediately upon enactment and affects only the allocation of current transportation appropriations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects existing DOT funds to specific highway/safety projects, ensuring dedicated infrastructure spending without new taxes or cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 30, 2025

HB 1523: An Act amending Titles 53 (Municipalities Generally), 66 (Public Utilities) and 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network companies, providing for excise fee; in transportation network service, providing for excise fee; and, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for fund.

HB 1523 would impose an excise fee on rides provided by transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber or Lyft in Pennsylvania. The bill amends specific sections of state law related to municipalities, public utilities, and transportation to require this fee to be collected on each ride. The fee would directly affect TNC operators, who would be responsible for paying and collecting it from riders. This policy change creates a new revenue stream for transportation-related funds under the amended statutes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new excise fee on TNCs to fund transportation programs, directly generating revenue for state transportation budget under amended statutes.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationImposes excise fee on TNCs (Uber/Lyft) to fund transportation infrastructure, creating new revenue stream for transportation projects per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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