The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Pennsylvania roads a C- grade in 2022, the same as in the 2018 report. To address the condition of the state’s infrastructure, the State Transportation Commission has approved a $90 billion budget. 

The 2027 12-year Transportation Program (TYP) will help improve the state’s roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, railroads, and other infrastructure services. On August 5th, the commission approved the plan, which provides a 3% funding increase over the 2025 program. 

Since Gov. Josh Shapiro’s tenure began in 2023, the current administration has improved 21,291 miles of road and 1,931 state and local bridges. 

PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll explained, This plan was developed through significant collaboration with Pennsylvania communities to enhance safety and modernize our system. This investment in our transportation network helps ensure that the Commonwealth remains a safe place to live, work and visit.”

During the first four years of the program, which is expected to commence on October 1st, the following investments are expected.

• State highway and bridge projects to receive $16.9 billion.
• Public transit is being allocated $12.9 billion.
• Multimodal projects to receive $367 million.
• Rail freight and aviation are allocated $240 million and $154 million, respectively.

The state’s plan comes as the Bipartisan funding is set to expire on 30th September. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has been instrumental in funding construction projects across the country. 

The Senate, on August 8, passed a stopgap spending bill by a 90-6 vote to continue government funding until December 11.

The TYP incorporates several planned projects, and public input during the development phase has helped identify areas requiring priority funding. After the STC adopts it, PennDOT will submit the TYP proposal to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for further review. 

Under the law, PennDOT is expected to prepare and update the TYP every two years. The next update is in 2029.