Rail Freight Grants Announced
Wolf Administration Invests in Rail Infrastructure, Supports Business Development by Creating, Sustaining 255 Jobs Statewide. Read the announcement HERE.
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KSRRA Rail Day on the Hill
Thank you to the many members who came out for Rail Day on the Hill. We got to meet with over 35 members or staff members in a very short period. This was a tremendous showing from our members. We received very positive feedback from legislators.
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2019 SENATE SESSION SCHEDULE
May 6, 7, 8
June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
2019 HOUSE SESSION SCHEDULE
May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23
June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
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Bills in Committee
HR 295 | Rep. Robert Matzie
“National Train Day” was first established in 2008 to educate the public about the rich history of our nation’s trains and the advantages of rail travel. This observation is held annually on the Saturday closest to May 10th which is the day the nation’s first transcontinental railway was completed in 1869 in Promontory, Utah. Since that time, the development of rail travel has revolutionized the Commonwealth, transforming Pennsylvania into an industrial powerhouse in the region and the country.
SR 33 | Senator Killion
Concurrent Resolution establishing a special bipartisan, bicameral legislative commission to recommend safety, oversight and interagency coordination improvements for the transport of oil, natural gas and other hazardous liquids through pipelines in this Commonwealth and develop and promote legislation in furtherance of the commission's recommendations.
House Bill 413 | Donna Oberlander
Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in fees, for hauling permits; & in size, weight and load, for conditions of permits & security for damages & for permit for movement of commercial implements of husbandry and farm equipment.
House Bill 1077 | Rep. Jim Marshall
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fees, further providing for annual hauling permits; and, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for movement during course of manufacture and providing for permit for movement of hot ingots or hot boxes.
House Bill 1303 | Rep. Frank Farry
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in penalties and disposition of fines, further providing for subsequent convictions of certain offenses.
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New Member: Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation (SPRING)
SPRING focuses on two main solutions: recruiting and retention for the railroad industry.
Awareness about railroads, rail industry, suppliers, shippers, and employment opportunities within are far too often left in the dark to modern knowledge; we need talent now more than ever as well-deserved retirements knock at our doorsteps. With more retirements on our hands now throughout the next ten years, we will have gaps in our knowledge and skill-base and so we need to do something now - regardless if you are a Class I or short line. With railroad experience, SPRING understands change can be difficult, but with change comes opportunity. One of the best ways to ensure sustainability is thinking about the future and thickening up the bullpen for the next season; SPRING can help.
SPRING can help recruit talent by promoting opportunities nationwide throughout its already growing list of over 32 schools (technical to ivy league) and other veteran organizations - all hungry to learn more about rail opportunities. SPRING fosters relationships with academic and veteran communities, they can further assist in developing retention strategies by developing internships, building new hire and mentorship programs, and Registered Apprenticeship programs (which can unlock additional tax credit benefits and other veteran advantages for your team for).
Just as a spring coil actuates a railcar from one rail to the next, let us help you transition into the future with succession planning.
Contact info: Michele Malski | 570-498-0935 | Email | www.springrecruits.com
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Upcoming Events
May 7, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
PA Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Admin. Bldg, Large Board Room, 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd., 3rd Fl., Middletown Commission Meeting. For additional information: (717) 831-7333.
May 9, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
PA Public Utility Commission, Commonwealth Keystone Building, Hearing Room 1, 400 North St., Harrisburg Public Meeting. For additional information: (717) 783-1740.
May 13, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.
Press Conference, Main Capitol Steps, Harrisburg Bike Month Press Event (unconfirmed)
May 14, 2019 - 9:30 a.m.
State board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons, 2601 North Third Street, Harrisburg Board Meeting. For additional information: (717) 783-1697.
May 15, 2019 | 9:00 a.m.
Delaware River Port Authority/PATCO, One Port Center, 11th Floor, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ Board Meeting. For additional information: (856) 968-2253.
May 15, 2019 | 9:00 a.m.
House Human Services and House Tourism and Recreational Development, Room 60, East Wing Joint Public Hearing to learn about the challenges of traveling for people who have a disability.
May 16, 2019 | 12:00 p.m.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) board, SEPTA Headquarters, 1234 Market Street, Mezzanine Level, Philadelphia Administration and Operations Committee meetings. For additional information: (215) 580-7800.
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Trump, Democratic leaders agree on $2 trillion surface transportation package – progressive Railroading
Progressive Railroading
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) agreed to work together on a $2 trillion surface transportation infrastructure package.
Pelosi and Schumer led a Democratic delegation to the White House to discuss a bipartisan infrastructure bill. The two had sent a letter to President Trump outlining several priorities for a comprehensive bill.
The meeting was constructive, with the president suggesting the $2 trillion to build and rebuild the nation's infrastructure, Pelosi and Schumer said in a joint statement.
"Building America's infrastructure is about creating jobs immediately, and also bolstering the commerce it facilitates, advancing public health with clean air and clean water, and improving the safety of our transportation system, and addressing climate change with clean energy, clean transportation and resilient infrastructure," they said.
The parties agreed to meet again in three weeks to discuss the president's ideas for funding a transportation package.
"We have an historic opportunity to build infrastructure for the future, and an urgency to address the safety needs that our crumbling infrastructure represents," Pelosi and Schumer said.
The agreement on a transportation budget amount prompted the following statements:
"We are encouraged by the spirit of bipartisanship and commitment to addressing infrastructure investment needs in the United States. Now is the time for action. Investing in America's public transportation infrastructure benefits people in large and small communities across this country. We stand ready to support Congress and the Administration on infrastructure legislation." - Paul Skoutelas, president and chief executive officer of the American Public Transportation Association
"The meeting was a big step in the right direction in our work to develop a robust, bipartisan plan for infrastructure investment. Two trillion dollars is a significant federal investment that could make a real difference in communities across this country, whether we’re talking roads, bridges and transit systems, or harbors, airports and wastewater systems. I'm encouraged to hear the widespread agreement on the need to act on infrastructure - and to act soon - and I look forward to continuing this critical conversation with the White House and House and Senate leadership in the coming weeks." - House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.)
"We need to make our infrastructure better, stronger and safer. In doing so, we can support job creation and put hundreds of thousands of Americans back to work in red states and in blue states. It’s not enough for us to repair the infrastructure designed and built in the past. It's time we stop throwing good money after bad, and start investing in roads, highways, bridges and transit systems that will harness innovation and withstand the impacts of our changing climate." - Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
"We applaud the bipartisan acknowledgement that America’s transportation system needs additional federal investment. The people and businesses who rely on our nation’s multimodal transportation network understand that despite the best efforts of state departments of transportation and their local and regional counterparts, they cannot keep up with growing demand and a deepening backlog of maintenance. We welcome the announced plan to pursue additional federal investment and we look forward to working with Congress and the White House on legislation to shore up the Highway Trust Fund and to get America moving again." - Jim Tymon, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
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