HR 320 — A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the current status, management and implementation of modernization practices for the Department of Transportation.

PRINTER'S NO.   2327

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 320
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY STAMBAUGH, ANDERSON, JAMES, PICKETT, GAYDOS,
        PROBST, ZIMMERMAN, BARGER AND GILLEN, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to
 2      conduct a study and issue a report on the current status,
 3      management and implementation of modernization practices for
 4      the Department of Transportation.
 5      WHEREAS, Modernization of the Department of Transportation to
 6   exhibit efficient, reliable, cost-effective and improved methods
 7   of practice is essential for the economic well-being of all
 8   communities across this Commonwealth; and
 9      WHEREAS, The Department of Transportation is crucial in
10   providing sufficient transportation needs throughout this
11   Commonwealth and has the responsibility of ensuring that the
12   effective and efficient modernization of the transportation
13   system takes place to benefit residents across this
14   Commonwealth; and
15      WHEREAS, Investing in and improving modernization efforts for
16   the transportation system across this Commonwealth can enhance
17   mobility, stimulate economic growth, reduce traffic congestion,
18   enhance environmental sustainability, improve overall quality of
19   life and create cost-effective practices; and
 1      WHEREAS, A comprehensive study specifically focusing on the
 2   modernization of the practices of the Department of
 3   Transportation will provide valuable insights into the
 4   constructive transportation needs and opportunities facing this
 5   Commonwealth, challenges that present themselves in
 6   modernization, contemporary investment decisions and policy and
 7   future investment decisions and policy; and
 8      WHEREAS, By conducting a study on the modernization of the
 9   practices of the Department of Transportation, the Legislative
10   Budget and Finance Committee can gather data; evaluate existing
11   Department of Transportation practices by identifying gaps,
12   deficiencies and shortfalls; explore innovative solutions; and
13   recommend strategies to modernize Department of Transportation
14   practices; therefore be it
15      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the
16   Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and
17   issue a report on the current status, management and
18   implementation of modernization practices for the Department of
19   Transportation; and be it further
20      RESOLVED, That the study:
21          (1)   Assess the existing means of procurement for the
22      Department of Transportation.
23          (2)   Identify improvements in electronic paperless
24      transactions and explore existing paper transactions to be
25      offered by electronic paperless means.
26          (3)   Evaluate the existing Department of Transportation
27      Engineering Districts and recommend changes or reforms to the
28      structure of each district considering factors, including
29      population change, county size, highway miles, accessibility,
30      maintenance costs, material costs, employment and access to

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 1      essential services.
 2          (4)   Explore modernization efforts and cost-effective
 3      practices relating to road and bridge funding options.
 4          (5)   Engage with local communities, stakeholders, leader,
 5      transportation experts and other relevant entities to gather
 6      input, feedback and insights throughout the study.
 7          (6)   Develop a comprehensive set of recommendations and
 8      strategies to enhance modernization of the practices of the
 9      Department of Transportation, considering cost-effectiveness,
10      long-term sustainability, accessibility and the stimulation
11      of economic growth;
12   and be it further
13      RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
14   prepare a report of its findings and recommendations and submit
15   the report to each member of the House of Representative no
16   later than 12 months after the adoption of this resolution.




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