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Southeastern Pennsylvania deserves better public transportation. What it does not deserve is another blank check to SEPTA.
Stop SEPTA’s Cash Grab: Why Pennsylvania Taxpayers Shouldn’t Fund This Failing Transit System Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) gained a vital commitment from Robert Gleason, nominee for Amtrak’s Board of Directors, to prioritize the return of passenger rail service to …
Fetterman Secures Commitment from Amtrak Nominee on Reading Rail Expansion Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have launched a determined campaign to safeguard more than $68 million in federal funding that sustains vital services for its residents. Facing looming …
Chester County Leaders Push to Protect Critical Federal Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation to allocate $292.5 million for public transit infrastructure was approved by the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee on Monday, May 5. Authored by Majority Chair Rep. Ed …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push $292.5 Million Transit Funding Plan Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta and Representative Danielle Friel Otten will host a sign-up event for the SEPTA Senior Key Card on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. …
Event to Help Seniors Sign Up for Free SEPTA Key Cards Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Carolyn Comitta has voiced urgent concerns over SEPTA’s looming budget shortfall, warning of serious implications for Chester County residents if proposed fare increases and …
Senator Comitta Urges Action to Address SEPTA’s Budget Crisis Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers from Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties are raising alarm over the sweeping service reductions and fare increases proposed in SEPTA’s latest budget announcement. The transportation …
SEPTA Proposes Service Cuts and Fare Hikes, Lawmakers Raise Concerns Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Democratic Leaders have issued a stark warning regarding the potential fallout from proposed SEPTA service cuts and fare hikes, urging immediate action to secure funding …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Urge Action to Prevent SEPTA Service Cuts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) issued a stark warning Thursday regarding SEPTA’s proposed service reductions and fare increases if the state legislature fails to approve permanent transit …
Fetterman Sounds the Alarm: SEPTA’s Transit Cuts and Fare Hikes Could Devastate Pennsylvania Read More
READING, PA — Amtrak has officially discontinued its Thruway bus service connecting Reading and Philadelphia as of March 18, 2025. To ensure continued transit options in the region, TransportAzumah has …
Amtrak Ends Reading-Philadelphia Bus Route; TransportAzumah Launches Replacement Service Read More