March 26, 2024 - Berwick, PA
At an event today in Berwick, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll was joined by officials from rabbittransit and Fresenius Kidney Care to highlight how Governor Shapiro's budget proposal would improve Pennsylvanians' quality of life. Investing in public transit would not just ensure Pennsylvanians can safely reach their jobs and communities but would also support their health. The Governor's Budget proposes an additional $282.8 million investment for transit - the first of its kind in over a decade. Approximately $37 million of the investment could help stabilize shared-ride (scheduled, curb-to-curb) service and help attract and retain drivers. This would be achieved with an additional 1.75 percent of the Pennsylvania Sales Tax being deposited into the Public Transportation Trust Fund. "Governor Shapiro's budget proposal is an opportunity to support Pennsylvanians in every corner of the commonwealth," Carroll said. "Clean, safe, reliable public transit is especially critical for residents who rely on transit for medical access. Adequate transit service directly impacts health care for many, no matter where they live." Speakers Include: Secretary Mike Carroll, PennDOTRichard Farr, Executive Director, rabbittransitKelly Schraeder, Clinic Manager, Fresenius Kidney Care
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