US EditionMontgomery County officials urge state to act on SEPTA funding ahead of August 14 deadline
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 8 – Montgomery County officials warn a $213 million SEPTA deficit risks 20% service cuts and a 21.5% fare hike without emergency state funding by August 14.
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Montgomery County officials urge state to act on SEPTA funding ahead of August 14 deadline
NORRISTOWN – The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s looming financial crisis has Montgomery County elected officials continuing to sound the alarm. The public transit system posted new fall schedules earlier this week as transportation leaders prepare to hack services to contend with a $213 million budget shortfall. “Reliable transportation isn’t just a luxury, it’s a lifeline. From getting to work or school. To doctor’s visits…
SEPTA’s Countdown Begins: Philadelphia Faces Transit Crisis as Lawmakers Clash Over Funding
HARRISBURG, PA — The clock is ticking. And if Harrisburg doesn’t act by August 14, Southeastern Pennsylvania will witness a public transportation crisis that could cripple commutes, gut the economy, and leave tens of thousands—including students—stranded. On Wednesday, SEPTA dropped a bombshell: unless state lawmakers secure emergency funding within the next eight days, the transit authority will slash service by 20%, eliminating 32 bus routes, …
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