by jmulvihill | Jan 22, 2021 | KTFC Newsletter
Since 2016, a group called the Drive Electric PA Coalition has been gathering periodically to discuss ways to support the use of electric vehicles. The coalition met this week (virtually, of course) and discussed EV fees, electricity pricing and EV-related legislation...
by jmulvihill | Jan 8, 2021 | KTFC Newsletter, News
Dear KTFC Members & Friends: The COVID relief bill passed shortly before Christmas contained some much-needed financial assistance for various transportation purposes. PennDOT has confirmed that Pennsylvania will receive $410 million in federal funds, helping to...
by jmulvihill | Dec 14, 2020 | KTFC Newsletter
Regular readers of this newsletter are well aware of the financial distress that the coronavirus pandemic has heaped upon Pennsylvania’s public transportation agencies. Pennsylvania’s transportation agencies are not alone. This week, nine transit agencies, including...
by jmulvihill | Nov 25, 2020 | KTFC Newsletter
At the moment, it appears that unless PennDOT can work with legislators and the State Treasurer to find a funding solution, it will shut down nearly 400 bridge and highway projects across the Commonwealth. PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian told Senate and House...
by jmulvihill | Nov 13, 2020 | KTFC Newsletter
Just as we were sitting down to write this newsletter, we received word that the Republican Transportation chair, Sen. Kim Ward, has been elected Senate majority leader, joining newly elected Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman at the top of the chamber’s...