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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a groundbreaking funding bill that aims to transform the state’s public transportation system and infrastructure.
Pennsylvania House Approves Landmark Public Transit Funding Read More
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