May 16, 2024 - Langhorne, PA

ADVISORY - Governor Shapiro and Secretary Carroll Ride SEPTA Regional Rail, Highlighting How the Governor's Proposed Budget Supports Clean, Safe, and On-Time Public Transit Across the Commonwealth

Governor Josh Shapiro, Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) General Manager and CEO Leslie Richards and Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson, and legislative leaders rode SEPTA's Regional Rail line from Rydal Station to Langhorne Station to highlight the Governor's proposed 2024-25 budget investments in clean, safe, and on-time public transit across the Commonwealth.

Millions of Pennsylvanians rely on public transit to commute to work, go to school, and travel where they need to go - and public transit helps major employers recruit workers, connect with clients, and makes Pennsylvania economically competitive. That's why Governor Shapiro's budget would increase the state share of public transit funding by 1.75% - a $282.8 millioninvestment, and nearly $1.5 billion in new state funding over five years in transit systems that Pennsylvanians rely on.

"Pennsylvanians deserve clean, safe, on-time public transit - and our growing economy demands it. SEPTA is a critical provider of the essential connections that Pennsylvanians rely on daily - and my Administration has been working with SEPTA to address the unique safety and cleanliness challenges they face," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "My budget includes an additional $161 million to help keep SEPTA clean and safe, and if it's passed by the General Assembly, SEPTA will be able fund 40 more police offices, 30 more safety personnel, and 100 more cleaners without cutting service or raising fares.This is a commonsense investment that will help provide real freedom and opportunity for more than 700,000 Pennsylvanians who use SEPTA every day."

Public transit is particularly critical in Southeastern Pennsylvania, with over 700,000 of Pennsylvanians using SEPTA daily across Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Chester counties. In addition to SEPTA, the Governor's proposal would fund 31 other public transit systems across the Commonwealth.



List of Speakers:
Leslie Richards, SEPTA General Manager and CEO
Representative Joe Hogan
Senator Frank Farry
Secretary Mike Carroll, PennDOT
Chief Charles Lawson, SEPTA Police Chief
Governor Josh Shapiro

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