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28 Apr 2014, 9:48 am
Assistant Senate Republican Leader and Transportation Committeeman Joe Pennacchio introduced today the New Jersey version of legislation to reform the long-troubled Delaware River Port Authority. [read post]
21 Oct 2016, 10:56 am
Senator Joseph Pennacchio, (R-Morris, Passaic, Essex) a longtime advocate for reforming the Delaware River Port Authority, today renewed his call for the legislature to enact DRPA reform that will protect the thousands of commuters who utilize the DRPA every day. [read post]
2 Jul 2014, 12:38 pm
Senator Joe Pennacchio, sponsor of comprehensive bi-state legislation to reform the troubled Delaware River Port Authority, stated the following regarding news that the public agency is now spending $7,500 per month on a politically connected “crisis communicator” to try to look better, in light of missing emails in a federal probe and a host of other issues: “I’ll be the DRPA’s ‘crisis communicator,’ free of… [read post]
25 Sep 2014, 11:37 am
The Delaware River Port Authority is in charge of four bridges connecting South Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as the PATCO regional railway with stations such as Ferry Avenue, pictured. [read post]
18 Aug 2010, 10:55 am
Ed Rendell's former law firm get more than its fair share of lucrative assignments from the Delaware River Port Authority? [read post]
11 Feb 2016, 11:38 am
Senator Joe Pennacchio (R—Morris, Passaic) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats voted in favor of dead-end reforms for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, while continuing to ignore bipartisan, bi-state reforms for the equally troubled Delaware River Port Authority. [read post]
20 Feb 2009, 12:26 am
They're At It Again, I lamented the continued persistence of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) in its plans to use toll revenue for purposes other than repair, maintenance, and protection of the bridges and rail line that generate the tolls. [read post]
8 Sep 2010, 5:01 am
More than two years ago, in Soccer Franchise Socks It to Bridge Users, I criticized the decision of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) to contribute $10 million of bridge toll revenues to the developers of the professional soccer stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania. [read post]
13 Feb 2009, 12:28 am
Almost a year ago, in Soccer Franchise Socks It to Bridge Users, I questioned why bridge tolls were being used to fund a professional soccer franchise rather than to maintain and repair bridges under the care of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA). [read post]
26 May 2009, 2:31 pm
Friend of the Barnes Evelyn Yaari responds via email to my post last week wondering what difference it would make if the Delaware River Port Authority rescinded its $500,000 in funding for the move to Philadelphia:"This particular grant is distinctive because it is public money and because the DRPA is a regional governmental body. [read post]
7 May 2014, 5:01 am
As readers of this blog know, the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) has had more than its share of troubles, almost all of them self-inflicted. [read post]
10 Mar 2008, 1:39 am
A week ago, in Soccer Franchise Socks It to Bridge Users, I noted the decision by the Delaware River Port Authority to divert some of its funds to financing the construction of a soccer stadium complex in the city of Chester, and explained why I objected to the use of bridge tolls for purposes other than the maintenance, repair, upgrading, or construction of the bridge or projects designed to alleviate the impact of the bridge on surrounding areas. [read post]
25 Sep 2013, 5:01 am
Recently, an example of why states cannot be trusted to get it right has moved back into the spotlight.Readers of MauledAgain know that I am very critical of the decision of the Delaware River Port Authority to use toll revenues for purposes other than the building, maintenance, repair, and operation of the bridges and other port facilities under its management. [read post]
1 Aug 2014, 6:27 am
National: Move on for DRPA to Reveal Vendors’ Political Donations Philadelphia Inquirer – Paul Nussbaum | Published: 7/30/2014 The Delaware River Port Authority’s (DRPA) audit committee reviewed a proposal to restore public access to vendors’ political contributions. [read post]
26 Apr 2012, 10:56 am
The State Comptroller’s March 29 report on the Delaware River Port Authority’s pattern of inappropriate spending highlights this abusive practice in action in New Jersey. [read post]
3 Mar 2008, 12:41 am
The stadium in which the Chester team will play is being financed in part with contributions from the Delaware River Port Authority. [read post]
12 Aug 2010, 12:22 pm
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) bus driver and the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) police officer both got hurt enough to be sent to the hospital. [read post]
21 Sep 2011, 5:01 am
For example, for years the Delaware River Port Authority used tolls for all sorts of projects having nothing to do with maintenance and repair of the bridges under its supervision. [read post]
