Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 28, 2025

HB 1504: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of drivers, further providing for suspension of operating privilege; in rules of the road in general, further providing for overtaking vehicle on the left and providing for vehicles passing pedestrians on a highway; in special vehicles and pedestrians, further providing for penalty for violation of subchapter; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to offenses in general, further providing for the offense of careless driving.

HB 1504 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to clarify and update several traffic rules. It specifically changes how drivers may overtake vehicles on the left, adds rules for safely passing pedestrians on highways, and adjusts penalties for violations related to pedestrians and special vehicles. The bill also updates the definition of "careless driving" under general offense provisions. These changes directly affect drivers, pedestrians, and law enforcement across Pennsylvania by modifying standard road behavior and enforcement procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle code to clarify traffic safety rules for overtaking, pedestrian passing, and careless driving penalties, enhancing road safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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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 · 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 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 · Senate Jul 8, 2025

SB 924: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general, further providing for maximum speed limits.

SB 924 establishes a 35-mile-per-hour maximum speed limit for all dirt and gravel roads in Pennsylvania. This rule applies directly to all drivers traveling on such roads, setting a specific speed limit where no explicit default existed previously under state vehicle code. The bill amends Title 75 of Pennsylvania’s vehicle regulations to add this provision as a new subsection (1.3) under speed limits. It will take effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes 35 mph speed limit on dirt/gravel roads to enhance road safety, directly addressing transportation safety standards in vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 27, 2025

HB 340: An Act amending the act of June 22, 1931 (P.L.594, No.203), referred to as the Township State Highway Law, adding a route in York County.

HB 340 adds a specific 2.05-mile segment of the Susquehanna Trail T-956 (formerly Legislative Route 333) in York County to Pennsylvania's state highway system. This route, running from the Manchester Township municipal line to State Route 297, will become a state-maintained highway once the bill is published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The change directly affects York County residents and travelers using this corridor, as it shifts responsibility for maintenance from local authorities to the state Department of Transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAdds specific highway segment to state system, shifting maintenance to state - directly strengthens transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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