Transportation Committee

Senator Judy Ward, Chair

Transportation Committee

Senator Judy Ward, Chair

Committee News

Sens. Kim Ward and Judy Ward Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Serious Turnpike Toll Evasion
March 19, 2026

Sens. Kim Ward and Judy Ward Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Serious Turnpike Toll Evasion

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, today announced the introduction of legislation to strengthen penalties for repeat toll evaders on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, targeting individuals who accumulate thousands of dollars in unpaid tolls at the expense of taxpayers and responsible drivers.  [Read More]

Senate Transportation Committee Examines PA Commercial Vehicle Safety and Nondomiciled CDLs
December 9, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee Examines PA Commercial Vehicle Safety and Nondomiciled CDLs

The Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), held a public hearing to examine commercial vehicle safety and nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) following recent claims of CDLs and REAL IDs being issued to illegal immigrants.  [Read More]

Senate Transportation Committee Holds Hearing Highlighting the Importance of Rural Transportation Infrastructure
May 28, 2025

Senate Transportation Committee Holds Hearing Highlighting the Importance of Rural Transportation Infrastructure

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, held a hearing at the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona to highlight the importance of infrastructure in rural Pennsylvania and how that connects to economic development.  [Read More]

TOMORROW: Ward to Host Hearing on Rural Infrastructure and Economy
May 27, 2025

TOMORROW: Ward to Host Hearing on Rural Infrastructure and Economy

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, is holding a public hearing to collect testimony on Rural Crossroads of Infrastructure and Economy on Wednesday, May 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, 3rd Floor, located on 9th Ave., Altoona.  [Read More]

Judy Ward Applauds Transportation Committee’s Passage of Bills to Modernize Vehicle Emissions Testing in Pennsylvania
January 28, 2025

Judy Ward Applauds Transportation Committee’s Passage of Bills to Modernize Vehicle Emissions Testing in Pennsylvania

Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, today announced the passage of two key pieces of legislation that will reform Pennsylvania’s outdated Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.  [Read More]

Ward Appointed Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee
January 8, 2025

Ward Appointed Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) has appointed Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam
April 9, 2024

Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam

The chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), warn of a new phishing scam that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.  [Read More]

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February 18, 2022

Langerholc Issues Statement on Increased Passenger Rail Service in Western Pennsylvania

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a statement regarding today’s announcement on the Commonwealth’s plans to invest in freight and passenger rail in Western Pennsylvania.    [Read More]

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