Transportation (Roads & Highways)

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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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 14, 2025

HB 1725: An Act amending the act of June 1, 1956 (1955 P.L.1944, No.655), referred to as the Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law, further providing for eligibility for receipt of funds relating to recycled asphalt in mixed use design on road or street maintenance.

HB 1725 amends Pennsylvania's Liquid Fuels Tax Municipal Allocation Law to expand eligibility for road maintenance funds. It specifically allows municipalities to receive allocations for using recycled asphalt in "mixed use design" projects, meaning roads or streets that combine recycled asphalt with other materials during maintenance. This directly affects local governments managing public roadways who currently use or plan to use recycled asphalt in their maintenance work. The bill changes the funding criteria to include these mixed-use asphalt applications, providing clearer access to tax-generated road maintenance funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands eligibility for existing municipal road maintenance funds under liquid fuels tax allocation, enabling broader use of allocated resources for infrastructure projects.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands municipal funding eligibility for road maintenance using recycled asphalt, promoting sustainable infrastructure under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 28, 2025

HB 1824: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers of department and local authorities, providing for covered bridge warning signs.

HB 1824 requires Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation and local authorities to install warning signs on roads approaching covered bridges. It directly affects drivers traveling on roads near covered bridges and local governments responsible for road signage. The bill amends the state vehicle code (Title 75) to mandate these specific warning signs as a safety measure. (Procedural bill; summary limited to 3 sentences as required.)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety warning signs for covered bridges, directly enhancing road safety standards under transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 1854: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, further providing for designation of snowmobile and ATV roads.

HB 1854 would amend Pennsylvania's vehicle code to establish a formal process for designating specific public roads as snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) routes. It directly affects snowmobile and ATV operators who use public roads, as well as local authorities responsible for road maintenance and safety. The bill creates clear procedures for local governments to identify, mark, and maintain designated routes while ensuring they meet safety standards. This aims to provide legal clarity for riders and reduce conflicts on non-designated roads.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes safety-compliant routes for snowmobiles/ATVs, enhancing road safety standards under transportation infrastructure85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 71: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for safety requirements for towed vehicles.

HB 71 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to update safety requirements for towed vehicles, specifically addressing size, weight, and load limits. It directly affects commercial towing operators and vehicle owners who transport trailers or towed equipment. The bill modifies existing regulations to impose stricter safety standards for how vehicles are loaded and secured during transport. These changes aim to reduce accidents and improve road safety by ensuring towed vehicles meet standardized weight and stability requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill imposes stricter safety standards for towed vehicles, directly improving workplace safety for commercial towing operators by reducing accident risks during transport.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle code to impose stricter safety standards for towed vehicles, aiming to reduce accidents and improve road safety per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 17, 2025

HB 1868: An Act amending Titles 66 (Public Utilities) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in transportation network service, further providing for rates and forms of compensation; and, in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for allocation of proceeds.

HB 1868 amends Pennsylvania laws governing transportation network services (like ride-hailing apps) and highway funding. It sets rules for the rates these companies charge riders and how they compensate drivers. The bill also changes how taxes collected for highway maintenance and construction are allocated to local road projects. This directly affects transportation network companies, drivers, and local governments managing road infrastructure. The legislation aims to clarify operational standards and funding distribution within the state's transportation framework.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reallocates highway tax proceeds to local road projects, ensuring fiscal responsibility in transportation funding allocation per statutory amendments.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill changes highway tax allocation to fund local road projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding per summary's focus on highway maintenance/construction proceeds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jul 8, 2025

HB 1708: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of convictions and points; in rules of the road in general, further providing for meeting or overtaking school bus; in other required equipment, further providing for general requirements for other vehicles transporting school children; and making editorial changes.

HB 1708 updates Pennsylvania's vehicle laws to strengthen school bus safety and adjust driver point penalties. It adds 5 points (and 60-day suspension for repeat offenses) to the driver point system for failing to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights or for a school vehicle, directly affecting drivers who violate these rules. The bill also requires school vehicle drivers to activate hazard lights 100-300 feet before stopping and prohibits passing while the bus is stopped for loading/unloading. Violations carry a $250 fine plus a $35 surcharge deposited into the School Bus Safety Grant Program.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStrengthens school bus safety with 5-point penalties for violations and mandatory hazard lights, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit Roads & Highways

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 1592: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of the road in general relating to stopping, standing and parking, providing for handicapped parking spaces at electric vehicle charging stations.

HB 1592 would require designated handicapped parking spaces at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Pennsylvania. This amendment to vehicle parking rules directly affects people with disabilities who use EVs and need accessible parking near charging locations. The bill mandates that new or renovated EV charging facilities include these accessible parking spots. Currently referred to the Transportation committee on June 11, 2025, it aims to improve accessibility for EV users with mobility needs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates accessible parking at EV charging stations, enhancing accessibility for sustainable transportation infrastructure and EV users with disabilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 1204: An Act amending the act of June 1, 1945 (P.L.1242, No.428), known as the State Highway Law, in rural State highway system and State highways in cities, boroughs and towns, further providing for improvement, reconstruction and maintenance.

HB 1204 amends Pennsylvania's State Highway Law to require the Department of Highways to fund and maintain all State highways within boroughs and incorporated towns at state expense. The bill specifically mandates that the department improve, reconstruct, and maintain these highways to widths and types determined by the Secretary, and also covers surface and subsurface drainage facilities connected to them. This directly affects Pennsylvania municipalities (boroughs and towns) by shifting responsibility for highway upkeep from local governments to the state. The changes take effect 60 days after enactment, clarifying state funding for infrastructure maintenance in incorporated areas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates state funding and maintenance of highways in municipalities, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through improved road maintenance and reconstruction requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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