Public transit is vital for many residents in Pennsylvania, facilitating access to work, groceries, and important events. SEPTA's recent budget cuts will significantly reduce transit services, impacting commutes and community engagement. Established problems from years of underinvestment have led to a crisis that threatens the transportation infrastructure throughout the state. As transit routes are cut and fares increase, people will face more barriers to essential services, education, and jobs, exacerbating issues like traffic congestion and pollution in already stressed communities.
SEPTA recently adopted a budget that will slash nearly half its transit service - proof that this crisis isn't coming, it's already here.
Without a fix to funding needs, service cuts will begin as soon as next month - jeopardizing everything from daily commutes to once-in-a-lifetime events.
On hot summer weekends, there's no longer a Route 322 bus to take families to Hershey Park, limiting access to essential services.
Workers will lose jobs they can no longer reach. Students will struggle to get to class. Families will be cut off from health and child care.
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