The bill amends Titles 74 and 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance transportation funding and performance reporting. It introduces new provisions for establishing minimum system performance criteria for applicable authorities, focusing on improving fare evasion, public-private transportation partnerships, and bus routes. The Department of Transportation is responsible for creating regulations to enforce these criteria, with specific procedures in place for authorities that fail to meet them. Additionally, the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee is mandated to conduct annual reviews of applicable authorities, assessing their fiscal solvency and fund usage.

Moreover, the bill establishes the Public Transportation Trust Fund and the Road and Bridge Project Fund, which will receive a portion of tax revenues for transportation projects. It allows for the issuance of bonds to finance these projects, ensuring that such bonds do not create liabilities for the Commonwealth. The bill also increases financial assistance to local transportation organizations beyond previous limits and outlines the responsibilities of applicable authorities in submitting transportation projects for approval. Furthermore, it permits public transportation vehicles to display illuminated signs for safety and communication, establishes the Three and Four Digit State Route Account for highway and bridge projects, and includes a definition section for clarity. The amendments will take effect in 60 days, while other provisions will take effect immediately.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2194 (Aug 06, 2025): 74-1513, P.L.6, No.2
Printer's No. 2206 (Aug 11, 2025): 74-1513, P.L.6, No.2