Transportation
Transportation
SEPTA’s short-term funding fix: How we got here and what’s next
The Shapiro administration and PennDOT are moving forward with the transit agency’s request to use up to $394 million in capital assistance funds for daily operations
Transportation
Anger at state Senate Republicans dominates a Philadelphia transit town hall
Lawmakers and transit advocates lambasted GOP intransigency, while Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced city funding to restore some routes
Philadelphia
Students, commuters, businesses bear brunt of budget-driven SEPTA service cuts
The transit agency, facing a budget shortfall, began implementing service reductions just before the first day of the school year
Transportation
‘It will be a disaster’: Labor leaders, teachers sound the alarm as SEPTA cuts loom
Massive service reductions and fare increases would impact students, workers and residents around the region
Transportation
Transit advocates’ three-word message for state Senate: ‘Do your job’
SEPTA is set to have drastic service cuts and fare increases should the state budget not include transit funding soon
Transportation
Not fare: SEPTA Regional Rail riders face hard choices if route reductions implemented
Buses, walks and rideshare services could cost riders more time and money if funding issues cause route reductions.
Politics
Opinion: The PA Senate’s historic opportunity to shift gears on mass transit
What’s at stake now – and in the future – if the chamber doesn’t provide needed support for public transportation in the state budget.
Opinion
Legalizing cannabis could be public transit’s pot of gold
The tax revenue generated by recreational marijuana sales could solve the public transit funding crisis.
Budget
End of the line: As funding deadline approaches, SEPTA plans on drastic cuts across the board
Assuming the worst, the transit agency is preparing for severe service cuts and fare increases
News & Politics
Funding transit is essential to the justice system
The chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association makes the case for how public transportation is key to providing people with access to the courts.
Interviews & Profiles
Ask the Experts: Philly’s World Cup preparations
World Cup leaders and stakeholders from past world-class events share their lessons learned going into 2026
Opinion
Opinion: Fare point: More SEPTA funding helps students pursue their education dreams
One of the many negative impacts of legislators failing to support public transit would be reduced access to higher education for those reliant on public transportation
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Transportation
Losing their routes: PA’s transit funding crisis looms over rural systems
After years of ridership and funding issues, rural transit systems hope lawmakers will pony up so they can avoid service cuts.
News & Politics
Democrats look to the state Senate again after passing transit funding out of the House
House Bill 1364 passed the state House Tuesday by a vote of 107-96.
Policy
Calls to increase SEPTA funding continue ahead of public hearings
Local electeds and transit advocates continue calls for consistent funding
Transportation
Democrats introduce ‘Transit For All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT
The legislative packages introduced in the state House and Senate seek to more ‘dedicated, reliable funding’ for transit statewide
Philadelphia
SEPTA service cuts would cost hundreds of millions in property value, revenue losses, study shows
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held a webinar Wednesday to highlight the widespread regional impact of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts
Transportation
From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls
Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs
Philadelphia
As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA
With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.
Transportation
Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks
SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events
