SEPTA Is an Issue for All of Pennsylvania, Not Just Philadelphia Region

SEPTA is not just a Philly issue

What every Pennsylvania county shares is public transportation that connects people and communities to work, school and essential services.

SEPTA is not just a Philly issue. All of Pennsylvania has a stake in mass transit too. • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

People ride SEPTA articulated bus in Philadelphia. (Courtesy of Getty Images)In the debate over how to fund Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges and transit systems, one counterproductive misconception persists: that mass transit, and specifically SEPTA, is a “Philadelphia problem.” Nothing could be further from the truth. From Pike County to Erie County, Westmoreland County to Lehigh County, Pennsylvania’s businesses rely on a robust network of roads,…

SEPTA is an issue for all of Pennsylvania, not just Philadelphia region

By Laura Manion and Mike Grigalonis For MediaNews Group In the debate over how to fund Pennsylvania’s roads, bridges and transit systems, one counterproductive misconception persists: that mass transit — specifically SEPTA — is a “Philadelphia problem.” Nothing could be further from the truth. From Pike County to Erie County, Westmoreland County to Lehigh County, Pennsylvania’s businesses rely on a robust network of roads, bridges and transit sy…

Older, disabled Pennsylvanians could face higher fares for on-demand rides without more funding

Shared-ride services provide key transportation services in rural areas. It’s a little-known potential casualty of Pennsylvania’s transit deadlock.

PA Transit Cuts Could Mean Higher Fares for On-Demand Rides for Older and Disabled Pennsylvanians – Spotlight PA

By Stephen CarusoWith the June 30 budget deadline fast approaching, public transit funding is emerging as one of the biggest points of contention in negotiations.Arguments over sending more money to large agencies in crisis, like SEPTA in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Regional Transit, have taken up much of the oxygen in a divided Harrisburg, with supporters warning of fare hikes and service cuts that will lead to greater revenue collapse.But larg…