CAMDEN — The embattled Delaware River Port Authority is coming under renewed criticism for its hiring, spending and transparency practices. The two-state agency's problems were the topic of an oversight hearing today by the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee. The chief executive and chairman of the Camden, N.J.-based authority were faced with questions about how it came to spend millions...
A U.S. Coast Guard boat cruises along the Delaware River.CAMDEN — The embattled Delaware River Port Authority is coming under renewed criticism for its hiring, spending and transparency practices.
The two-state agency's problems were the topic of an oversight hearing today by the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee.
The chief executive and chairman of the Camden, N.J.-based authority were faced with questions about how it came to spend millions on economic development projects and policies allowing employees avoid paying tolls on the bridges it controls.
Transportation Chairman John Rafferty, a Montgomery County Republican, says the port authority lacks sufficient accountability to the people.
Port authority officials say they've recently adopted a series of reforms aimed at improving operations.
Previous coverage:
• DRPA's New Jersey Commissioners fire back to veto by Gov. Christie concerning free tolls for workers
• Delaware River Port Authority revokes free train rides, bridge tolls for employees
• Delaware River Port Authority employees report favoritism, political influence
• Embattled DRPA official steps down amid calls of review of the bi-state authority
• Delaware River Port Authority chairman may end free tolls, rides for managers