Pennsylvania Statutes Title 55 P.S. Navigation § 698.24. Purpose

(1) To promote and encourage public and private capital investment in port facilities and port-related projects within the port district for fostering the creation of industrial and commercial facilities and parks.

(2) To promote and encourage adequate dry docks, railroad, truck, air freight and intermodal facilities open to all upon reasonable and equal terms for the handling, storage, care and shipment of freight and passengers to, from and through the port district with the purpose of increasing commerce and commercial interests.

(3) To promote, encourage and facilitate cooperation between and among and the common objectives of the Ports of Pittsburgh, Erie and Philadelphia, including, without limitation, integrated planning of regional and Commonwealth programs.

(4) To develop and promote recreational facilities in the port district which increase public access and development options.

(5) To develop port facilities and port-related projects within the port district and to promote the rivers within the port district as highways of commerce for the purpose of increasing freight and passenger commerce and industry.

(6) To promote and facilitate the establishment of a foreign trade zone within the port district.

(7) To cooperate with other public agencies and with industry, business and labor in all matters relating to the port district.