November 22, 2024 - Philadelphia, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro made a critical announcement to ensure Pennsylvanians who rely on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) can continue to access safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation. With SEPTA facing a significant funding shortfall due to the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds, Governor Shapiro directed PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to begin the process of transferring $153 million in federal highway capital funds to SEPTA. This action will prevent immediate service cuts and a planned 21 percent fare increase, allowing the transit agency - which serves 800,000 people across Southeastern Pennsylvania every day - to maintain critical operations through at least July 2025. The flexing of federal highway capital funds - a standard practice in Pennsylvania and across the nation - temporarily reallocates funds from projects not yet underway. Critically, the Governor's announcement does not jeopardize or halt any ongoing infrastructure projects already underway across the Commonwealth. The projects are not yet under construction or have been put out to bid.List of Speakers:Thomas ShawGovernor ShapiroSec. Mike CarrollMayor Cherelle ParkerSpeaker Joanna McClintonLeader Matt BradfordSen. Vincent HughesRep. Jordan HarrisCommissioner Jamila WinderCommissioner Monica TaylorGreg DeavensRev. Bonnie CamardaKen Lawrence
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