HB1788

In sustainable mobility options, further providing for operating program; in metropolitan transportation authorities, providing for supplemental performance reporting; providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfer and annual increase; establishing the Road and Bridge Project Fund and the Road and Bridge Project Sinking Fund; in public-private transportation partnerships, providing for applicable authority projects; in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display of illuminating signs; in taxes for highway maintenance and construction, further providing for supplemental funding for three and four digit highway construction; and establishing the Three and Four Digit State Route Account.

Chamber Passed·8/11/25

Pennsylvania HB1788 amends transportation laws to establish funds, set performance criteria, and allow illuminated signs on public transportation.

Pennsylvania HB1788 amends transportation laws to establish the Road and Bridge Project Fund and Sinking Fund for road and bridge projects. It also creates the Three and Four Digit State Route Account for highway construction. The bill mandates supplemental performance reporting for metropolitan transportation authorities and sets additional minimum system performance criteria for fare evasion, public-private partnerships, and bus routes. It allows public transportation vehicles to carry illuminated signs that do not interfere with driver vision.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 106–97 · Aug 11, 2025
Current
Transportation Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

108 Yea

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95 Nay

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History

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Referred to Transportation

Aug 11, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Aug 11, 2025

House

Amended on third consideration (106-97)