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6 May 2014, 12:25 pm
Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Morris) stated the following regarding Delaware River Port Authority CEO John Hanson’s indifference in two recent news reports about bipartisan supported reform legislation, which Assistant Leader Pennacchio sponsors with Pennsylvania Senator John Rafferty and Representative Mike Vereb: “I appreciate that Mr. [read post]
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]
25 Apr 2014, 7:37 am
Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) held a press conference on Thursday with Pennsylvania legislators to unveil a bi-state effort to enact critical reforms to increase transparency and accountability at the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA). [read post]
24 Apr 2014, 8:40 am
Pennsylvania Senator John Rafferty, New Jersey Senator Joe Pennacchio and Pennsylvania Representative Mike Vereb held a press conference on Thursday to announce bi-state legislation to significantly reform the Delaware River Port Authority. [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]
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]
21 Dec 2011, 5:01 am
For the past several years, I have reacted negatively to the policies and practices of the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) that funnel bridge tolls to a variety of projects that have nothing to do with maintaining or repairing the bridges or adjacent highways. [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]
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]
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]
18 Aug 2010, 5:01 am
Some time ago, I criticized the decision of the Delaware River Port Authority to use toll revenues for contributions to the construction of a major league soccer stadium. [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]
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]
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]
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]
28 Jul 2008, 8:45 am
Back in March, in Soccer Franchise Socks It to Bridge User, 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]
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]
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]
