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SB 1467PENNSYLVANIASession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Pennsylvania designates Ridley Park bridge as the Mayor Hank Eberle Memorial Bridge

Original title: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 15287, carrying State Route 2031 over Amtrak in Ridley Park Borough, Delaware County, as the Mayor Hank Eberle Memorial Bridge.

Last action · September 24, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 24, 2026Sponsor: Tim Kearney

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania designates bridge over Amtrak in Ridley Park Borough as the Mayor Hank Eberle Memorial Bridge, with signs to be erected within 60 days.

Why it matters

Changes only the official honorary designation of a local bridge; no funding, tax, or broader service changes are stated.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Ridley Park Borough residents

Local residents experience an honorary renaming of a landmark bridge located within their borough.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The department is tasked with erecting and maintaining appropriate signs for the bridge in both directions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which bridge is being renamed?

, carrying over Amtrak in Ridley Park Borough, Delaware County, is designated as the Mayor Hank Eberle Memorial Bridge.

Who is responsible for putting up the signs?

The Department of Transportation is required to erect and maintain appropriate signs displaying the name of the bridge in both directions.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

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Sep 24, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Sept. 24, 2026

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Connected Entities

Department of Transportation, Delaware County, Project HOME and 14 more

OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Responsible for erecting and maintaining the memorial signs”Map →

locationDelaware County“County where the bridge is located”Map →

OrganizationProject HOME“Nonprofit organization receiving consulting services”Map →

locationRidley Park Borough“Locality where the designated bridge is located”Map →

OrganizationTaylor Hospital“Community organization served by Henry Eberle”Map →

OrganizationImmanuel Lutheran Church of Norwood“Community organization served by Henry Eberle”Map →

OrganizationSharon Hill High School“High school graduated by Henry Eberle”Map →

OrganizationThe Community Foundation“Community organization served by Henry Eberle”Map →

OrganizationRidley Park Athletic Club“Community organization served by Henry Eberle”Map →

PersonHenry "Hank" Eberle, Jr.“Former Mayor of Ridley Park honored by the bridge naming”Map →

locationFort Knox“Military post where Henry Eberle served”Map →

OrganizationSun Company“Employer where Henry Eberle worked as an HR executive”Map →

OrganizationElwyn“Nonprofit organization receiving consulting services”Map →

OrganizationFranklin and Marshall College“College graduated by Henry Eberle”Map →

OrganizationTaylor Community Foundation“Foundation that honored Henry Eberle”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Army“Military branch where Henry Eberle served”Map →

OrganizationAmtrak“Railroad crossed by the designated bridge”Map →

Sources

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www.palegis.us

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