Thompson Comments on PennDOT's Major Bridge Tolling Proposal Hearing in Clarion

Clarion, PA—Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) hosted a field hearing of a working group of Congressional and Pennsylvania State Legislators, entitled Local Voices: Examining PennDOT's P3 Major Bridge Tolling Proposals at the Clarion County Administrative Building.

The purpose of the hearing was to examine the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's Major Bridge Tolling Proposal and receive testimony from PennDOT's Secretary Yassmin Gramian.

Following the hearing, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson issued the following statement:

"It might be April Fool's Day, but I'm still shocked that PennDOT's Secretary refused questions from the panel of elected officials and abruptly left the hearing after 15 minutes, claiming that the Governor was holding a cabinet meeting. Weeks earlier, the Secretary personally made a commitment to me to participate in the hearing. Unfortunately, her performance today has been indicative of PennDOT's lack of transparency throughout this process. This suggests that public input is truly an afterthought in their misguided bridge tolling proposal. We will be holding additional hearings and provide PennDOT an opportunity to correct the record."