This section outlines how Pennsylvania allocates state highway maintenance funds to counties, including procedures for handling insufficient funds, emergency transfers, and data collection standards. It also specifies that funds allocated for maintenance do not lapse and can be carried over. The law ensures fair distribution and flexibility in funding for highway maintenance needs across counties.
Funds are allocated based on a formula that considers each county's needs, with adjustments made if total funds are insufficient, ensuring fair distribution across counties.
In cases of insufficient funds, allocations to counties with increases are proportionally reduced to stay within the total funding limit.
Yes, the department can transfer funds between counties for emergencies or equipment needs, based on each county's share of the total allocation.
No, the allocated funds do not lapse and can be carried over for future use, ensuring ongoing support for highway maintenance.