May 26, 2009: State Transportation Issues

Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, asks a question of a testifier at a hearing centered on transportation issues. Transportation Committee Chairman, Joe Markosek was a hearing co-chair.

Policy Chairman Mike Sturla asks a question of a testifier. Seated to his right, Transportation Committee Chairman Joe Markosek co-chaired the hearing.

Transportation Secretary Allen Biehler testifies before the committee on issues effecting the Department of Transportation.

Transportation Secretary Allen Biehler testifies before the committee on issues affecting the Department of Transportation.

Rep. Brendan Boyle, of Philadelphia and Montgomery counties, listens to testimony listens to testimony before asking questions about transit issues effecting his district.

Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Phila/Montgomery, listens to testimony before asking questions about transit issues in his district.

State Rep. Nick Kotik of Allegheny County raises a point with testifiers from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Beside him Rep. Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence/Beaver prepares for a question.

Rep. Nick Kotik, D-Allegheny, raises a point with testifiers from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Beside him, Rep. Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence/Beaver, prepares for a question.