Transportation Funding and Reform Commission

Scope of Inquiry Investigations & Recommendations

July 13, 2005

Seven (7) specific systems to study in detail, augmented by statewide, peer, and national review.

q       Operation Audits (7)

·    Performance

·    Financial

·    Benchmarks & Variance

·    Efficiencies

q       Capital Needs Assessments (7)

·        State of good repair

·        Major Improvements

·        Benchmarks & Variance

·        Efficiencies

q       Funding Recommendations & Adjustments-

·        Seven Systems

·        Statewide Needs/Funding

q       Assessments of Agency Structure (7)

·        Alternatives Analysis

·        Recommendations

State Owned Roads & Bridges

q       Performance Review

·        Efficiency Recommendations

·        Peer Variances

·        Funding Needs

q       Infrastructure Needs

·        State of Good Repair

·        Major Improvements

q       Funding Needs

q       Alternative Sources/methods

Transportation-related Growth and Development Issues

q       Best Practices

q       Variance with current PA practice

q       Impacts of Change

q       Recommendations for change

Outreach, Expert Input and Site Visits

q       Joint Meeting STC

q       Guest Presentations

q       System Tours/Local Forums