I just returned from my annual trek to the Washington, D.C., area. On my way home, I stopped at the rest area in Frederick, Md., and again at the public rest area in Pennsylvania on Interstate 70 outside of Breezewood (I drink way too much coffee). The rest area in Frederick was huge and clean, with separate parking for cars and trucks and a play area for kids. The rest area in Pennsylvania was small, dark and dingy, with half the toilets broken and limited parking for trucks and cars.
When I gassed up in Maryland, I paid $2.74 a gallon. In Breezewood, gasoline was $3.35.
Pennsylvania should change its state motto to “We give you less for more.”
Tony Pittore
Penn Township, Westmoreland County