HARRISBURG – Legislation that would improve safety in active work zones on interstate highways across the state was the topic of a joint public hearing between the Senate and House Transportation Committees.
Senate Bill 840, sponsored by Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Judy Schwank (D-Berks), would create a five-year pilot program for automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones along interstate highways in Pennsylvania.
Argall participated in a panel discussion on the safety measure alongside Robert Latham, Executive Vice President of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors; Lieutenant Robert Krol of the Pennsylvania State Police and Joseph Kovel, President of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association.
During his testimony before the committees, Argall mentioned the email message he received from Holly Doppel, a mother of a Berks County construction worker who worked with a crew that was directly involved in a recent tragic accident along the Turnpike.
“These men and women dedicate their time and effort towards improving Pennsylvania’s infrastructure each and every day so that motorists can arrive to and from their destinations safely and efficiently, and it is our responsibility to protect them,” Argall said.
In addition to Argall and Schwank, the proposal has eight cosponsors.
The legislation was recently referred to the Senate Transportation Committee and is pending consideration.
