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HARRISBURG, PA — With Pennsylvania’s state budget now 43 days overdue, the fight over mass transit funding has emerged as a central sticking point — and the clock is ticking …
Budget Stalemate Deepens as Transit Funding Deadline Nears Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House on Monday advanced legislation aimed at securing hundreds of millions of dollars for public transit systems statewide and funding critical road and bridge repairs, …
Pennsylvania House Backs Sales Tax Hike to Save Public Transit, Repair Roads Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In less than two weeks, Pennsylvania’s largest transit system could begin slashing service on a scale not seen in decades — and Governor Josh Shapiro says the state …
Clock Ticking for SEPTA: Shapiro Presses Senate as Transit Cuts Loom Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it will begin accepting applications for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside program on July 14. The application window will …
PennDOT Launches $80 Million Grant Round to Expand Transportation Alternatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA – State officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), and Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) gathered …
Stay Safe on the Road This Summer: New Laws and Tips for PA Drivers Read More
State Rep. Ed Neilson discusses Pennsylvania’s critical transportation funding issues, highlighting the need for investment in public transit to support local economies and ensure accessibility for all residents. He calls for renewed legislative action to address the $9.4 billion annual budget shortfall and emphasizes the importance of reliable transportation for the state’s future prosperity.
The Reality of Pennsylvania’s Transportation Funding Read More