Pike lease idea gets mileage in Legislature

Charlie Thompson writes in the Patriot News that legislators are starting to put some thought into the potential of a Turnpike lease.

The Commonwealth Foundation has a number of resources on our website to aid in their deliberation.

Report: The Emerging Paradigm: Financing and Managing Pennsylvania’s Transportation Infrastructure and Mass Transit

Commentaries:
Leasing State Toll Roads: Frequently Asked Questions
New Paradigm Equals New Opportunities
Leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike: Closing Pennsylvania's Transportation Funding Gap
The Benefits of Leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Turnpike Lease is Win-Win for Taxpayers, Lawmakers
Public-Private Partnerships: Paying for Our Paving
What to do About the Transportation “Crisis”?

News Releases:
Lease of Turnpike Offers Opportunity for Pennsylvania Transportation Needs
How to Meet Pennsylvania's Transportation Needs Without Raising Taxes or Fees