May 2, 2022 1 min read

Example of obfuscation

This responds to “Turnpike strives for transparency,” an opinion piece by Mark Compton published April 27 in the Observer-Reporter.

Mr. Compton’s piece is a classic example of Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission obfuscation. Two examples will suffice:

1. “For these and other reasons, AET (All-Electronic Tolling) is being adopted in 19 of 35 states with tolling, nearly 55%.”

How does this relate to Turnpike Commission transparency?

2. “We take a multifaceted approach to tackling leakage.” Where’s the data? What results have been achieved to date? What are the targets? How many debt-collection firms have their payments from the Turnpike Commission based on reclamation of tolls? How many commonwealth employees have their bonuses based on reclamation of tolls?

Douglas Mahrer

McMurray