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Philadelphia leaders, commuters, and even the city’s pro sports teams have expressed “deep concerns” about the planned cuts.
Center City employers, workers, and small-business owners are “horrified” by the possibility of steep SEPTA cuts. Plus, 10 ...
If the drastic service cuts SEPTA has warned about become a reality, that could mean more drivers on the roads and an ...
In addition to how SEPTA cuts would increase commute times, DVRPC examined economic impacts. It said a less efficient public transportation system could reduce productivity for businesses and ...
The agency contributes more than $3 billion in economic output, supports over 26,000 jobs and delivers $62.5 million in tax revenue. This comes at a time when SEPTA is one of the most efficient ...
While legislative Democrats seem to be already united behind it, Kearney and O’Mara say they’re hoping the economic ... on those threats, the seismic shifts would upend the budgets of both the city ...
This September, the base fare for SEPTA is set to rise by 21%, tying New York City for the highest public transportation cost in the country. And if no action is taken by January 2026, all ...
There are shared reasons to invest in SEPTA to help retain a key economic engine affecting the entire Commonwealth. The suburban counties cannot afford to be collateral damage in a budgetary ...
Last week, SEPTA announced its proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget. It would, if passed, include an average fare increase of 21.5% and a 45% reduction in service — including the ...