Status of the Center City Commuter Connection Project, Philadelphia, PA

Gao ID: MASAD-82-1 October 6, 1981

GAO examined the status of the Center City Commuter Connection Project in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which will link two commuter rail lines currently in operation. The project is primarily financed with a capital assistance grant from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA).

GAO found that the costs of other related projects not part of the Center City Commuter Connection construction grant had not been determined and, therefore, were not considered when the grant was awarded. When these costs are considered, the cost of the project is substantially increased. Further, UMTA and Philadelphia city officials have not ensured that all grant conditions have been met. In addition, current operating problems in Philadelphia's commuter rail system have led to decreased ridership which, if it continues, would make the value of the tunnel questionable.

Recommendations

Our recommendations from this work are listed below with a Contact for more information. Status will change from "In process" to "Open," "Closed - implemented," or "Closed - not implemented" based on our follow up work.

Director: Donald E. Day Team: General Accounting Office: Mission Analysis and Systems Acquisition Division Phone: (202) 275-8408


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