US EditionPennsylvania House Passes $1 Billion Transit Funding Bill Ahead of SEPTA Deadline
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 11 – Governor Shapiro calls on Senate to approve $1.5 billion transit funding over five years to prevent 20% service cuts affecting 800,000 daily SEPTA riders, officials said.
- SEPTA has a deadline of Aug. 14, 2025, to secure funding to address its $213 million budget deficit, or it will cut services by 20% starting Aug. 24, 2025.
- The Pennsylvania House passed a $1 billion funding plan for SEPTA, increasing aid for transit operations by $292 million, though it faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
- Gov. Josh Shapiro emphasized the importance of supporting SEPTA's funding, stating, 'Funding SEPTA, and mass transit, is absolutely critical.'
- The plan includes provisions for improved rural roads and performance standards, with Democrats arguing that strong public transit is vital for the state's economy.
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Officials say the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed public transit legislation (HB 1788) with bipartisan support.
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