header image
link to PATurnpike.com
spacer
Project Overview
Improvement Plan
Tolling
Community
Funding Crisis
spacer Challenge
spacer Debate
spacer Solutions
spacer PA Response
Act 44
News Room
Frequently Asked Questions
Document Library
Home

PA Turnpike logo
 

Funding Crisis
Challenge – Needs vs. Funding

Deteriorating Infrastructure

  • Interstates exceeding life expectancy must be reconstructed
  • Bridges are outdated and failing
  • Congestion is increasing
Texas I-20 Texas I-20

Declining Revenue Sources

The chart below depicts the challenges that lay ahead for transportation funding across the nation. These challenges include:

  • $225 billion annually needed for transportation
  • Current spending is 40% of needs
  • National Highway Account bankrupt in fiscal year 2009
Projections of Highway and Transit Account Balances Through 2012 Chart Source: U.S. Department of Treasury projections

Updates button
Latest News:

Turnpike Chief Reacts to FHWA Memorandum 09/12/08

FHWA Response to Tolling Application Resubmission 09/11/08