Special session necessary due to federal rejection of plans to toll Interstate 80 

Rep. Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) released the following statement regarding the opening of Pennsylvania’s Special Session on Transportation and the governor’s comments:

“It is clear that we have a lot of work to do during this special session to address Pennsylvania’s transportation funding needs.  There is no silver bullet option to provide the necessary $3.5 billion per year to adequately support safe roads, bridges and mass transit. 

“One option I have a particular interest in is public-private partnerships to create cost savings.  These partnerships would help to make transportation projects streamlined, efficient and economical.     

“The governor mentioned other alternatives to the funding debacle. Some I agree with, others I adamantly oppose. Whatever the final menu of funding looks like, my vote will reflect my district. I am hopeful it will be comprehensive enough to fortify our vital system of highways and bridges and fair to Pennsylvania citizens.” 

Rep. Karen Boback
117th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(570) 477-3752
(717) 787-1117
Contact:  Nicole Wamsley
nwamsley@pahousegop.com
(717) 783-8063
Member Site:  RepBoback.com
Caucus Site:  PAHouseGOP.com