Infrastructure
Local Experts Emphasize Importance Of Bridge, Infrastructure Maintenance
It’s no secret how deficient this nation’s infrastructure has become.
Pa. Infrastructure Grades Suffer Due To Poor Roads, Bridges
Pennsylvania’s grades suffered this year on its infrastructure report card with seven Ds from the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Do Higher PennDOT Fees, Gas Tax Hikes Violate Governor’s Campaign Pledge?
When Gov. Tom Corbett signed Act 89, the Transportation Funding Bill, last November, it meant a hike in the gasoline tax and other PennDOT fees that are being phased in over the next couple years.
PennDOT Fees Go Up Again To Fund Roads, Bridges & Transit
If you thought the gasoline tax hike in Pennsylvania on Jan. 1 was the last of the tax increases associated with the Transportation Funding Bill — well, think again.
Elected Officials Want To Renegotiate “The Big Fix”
Call it “the big fix.” The federal government has ordered a $3 to $5 billion overhaul of the region’s antiquated sewer and water systems to stop raw sewage from spilling into our rivers and streams.
ALCOSAN Rates Going Way Up In The New Year
The New Year is coming in with a big blow to your wallet. The cost of treating sewage at the Allegheny County Sanitary Plant is going up — way up.
ALCOSAN Increases Just The Beginning For The Big Fix
At its North Side treatment Plant, the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority cleans 250 million gallons of wastewater every.
ALCOSAN Board Approves 4-Year Rate Increase Plan
The ALCOSAN Board of Directors late Thursday approved a four-year plan, which sees its service rates jump nearly 50 percent between Jan. 1 of next year and 2017.
Lower Weight Limits For Pa. Bridges
It’s the “day of reckoning” for bridges across Pennsylvania. New weight restrictions or reductions were announced Thursday.
Hundreds Of Local Bridges Getting Lower Weight Limits
It’s the “day of reckoning” for bridges across Pennsylvania. New weight restrictions or reductions were announced Thursday.
Sen. Casey Calling For Quick Action To Fix Local Locks & Dams
Sen. Bob Casey sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner on Friday asking for quick action on a bill to repair locks and dams in this region.
Columbia Gas Raises Rates To Repair Infrastructure
If you’re one of the 263,000 customers of Columbia Gas in this region, some bad news: the Public Utility Commission has approved a 16 percent increase in your natural gas bill.
Report Details Costs Of Poor Roads To Drivers
A new report is out today about the condition of Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges. The findings show exactly how much bad roads cost drivers.
Opinion: We Must Fix Our Crumbling Infrastructure
Most Americans who traveled during this Thanksgiving holiday came face to face with an American reality: while there is much to be thankful for, our infrastructure is not one of those things.
Expert Talks Fixing Pennsylvania’s Roads & Bridges
Should fixing Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges be Congress’ number one priority?
