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Pennsylvania designates a portion of Ferry Road as Judge R. Barry McAndrews Memorial Highway

Original title: An Act designating a portion of State Route 1006, also known as Ferry Road, from the intersection with Limekiln Road to the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 313, also known as Swamp Road, in Doylestown Township, Bucks County, as the Judge R. Barry McAndrews Memorial Highway.

Last action · February 25, 2025: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 25, 2025Sponsors: Tim Brennan and 9 others

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What This Bill Would Do

A section of State Route 1006 in Bucks County is designated as the Judge R. Barry McAndrews Memorial Highway, with the Department of Transportation directed to erect memorial signs within 60 days.

Why it matters

Changes only the official designation of a specific roadway section; no funding or service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Department of Transportation

Must erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the highway to traffic in both directions.

Directly affected

Residents and motorists in Doylestown Township

Will travel on a roadway that receives a new honorary designation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which section of roadway is being renamed?
A portion of State Route 1006, also known as Ferry Road, from the intersection with Limekiln Road to the intersection with Pennsylvania Route 313 (Swamp Road) in Doylestown Township, Bucks County.
Who is responsible for putting up the signs?
The Department of Transportation.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Feb 25, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Feb. 25, 2025

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Connected Entities

Department of Transportation, Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, Bob Casey and 4 more
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Responsible for erecting and maintaining signs”Map →
OrganizationCourt of Common Pleas of Bucks County“Court where Judge McAndrews served”Map →
PersonBob Casey“Former Governor who appointed Judge McAndrews”Map →
OrganizationCertainTeed Corporation“Former employer of Judge McAndrews”Map →
otherPennsylvania Route 313“Roadway intersection boundary”Map →
otherState Route 1006“Roadway designated as a memorial highway”Map →
PersonJudge R. Barry McAndrews“Former President Judge for the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County”Map →

Sources

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www.palegis.us

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