The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Sept. 23 that the Pennsylvania State Rail Plan is available for public review and comment between now and Oct. 24.
The State Rail Plan (download below) is updated every four years, in collaboration with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), as well as stakeholders and the public. The plan, which focuses on safety, passenger and freight rail, funding, policy, the environment, and economic development, also evaluates and documents opportunities for improvement and growth in passenger and freight rail over the next 25 years to guide investments.
“With more operating railroads than any other state in the country, rail is a critical part of Pennsylvania’s transportation landscape,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Through this comment period, Pennsylvanians can share their visions for passenger and freight rail across the commonwealth, and we look forward to their feedback.”
A virtual public meeting to discuss the plan will be held on Oct. 16.
