The turnpike laid off hundreds of toll collectors last year and speeded up its long-planned conversion to a cashless, all-electronic tolling system.
Community members can ask questions and weigh in with their opinions on the State College Area Connector, a proposed state project to upgrade, replace or realign the largely 2-lane section of U.S. Route 322 that runs between Potters Mills and Boalsburg in Centre County.
An internal turnpike report issued in July and obtained by The Associated Press through a Right-to-Know Law request showed nearly 11 million out of the total of about 170 million turnpike rides generated no revenue for the agency in the year that ended May 31.
The $15.6 billion package of recommendations faces an uncertain future in the Republican-controlled Legislature, and is expected to kick off a debate that could last years.
The report is expected to contain a blend of recommendations, including corridor tolling and a vehicle-miles-traveled fee.
The event is one in a series of scheduled travel stops marking Biden’s first 100 days in office.
By Katie Meyer/WHYY Republicans in Pennsylvania’s Senate are trying to make Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration start over on its plans to toll up to nine major bridges. They approved a bill Tuesday to require PennDOT to first secure approval from the Legislature.
