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House adopts two resolutions to make Pennsylvania roads safer

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    April 24, 2025 | 1:08 PM

Today, the Pennsylvania House adopted resolutions authored by House Transportation Committee Chairman Ed Neilson and state Rep. Brandon Markosek to help make Pennsylvania roads safer.

House Resolution 196, introduced by Neilson, designates April 2025 as “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. During the 2023-2024 legislative session, Neilson was instrumental in the passage of Senate Bill 37, which prohibits driving while using handheld devices in Pennsylvania.

House Resolution 95, introduced by Markosek, designates the week of April 21 through 25, 2025 as “National Work Zone Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania.

“Spring marks the beginning of construction season, with crews improving 120,000 miles of roads and thousands of bridges across Pennsylvania,” Markosek, D-Allegheny, said. “I introduced this resolution for "National Work Zone Awareness Week" to remind everyone that safe driving saves lives, particularly in work zones. Let's all do our part to slow down to protect the workers who are improving our roads and to ensure everyone, workers and travelers, make it home safely.”

Neilson said that more protection for road workers is necessary because since 1970, 90 PennDOT employees have lost their lives while working on roads and highways.

“Both of these resolutions will remind drivers to slow down, put down their phones and pay attention to the road, especially when they see the flashing lights of a work zone,” Neilson, D-Phila., said. “The hardworking men and women who repair our roads, bridges and highways deserve to feel safe while at work.”