Politics & Government

SEPTA Responds to Transportation Funding Commission Report

The authority is optimistic that Pennsylvania's numerous transportation needs will be met in the new fiscal year.

According to a release issued by SEPTA, after years of debate and delay, the authority is encouraged and optimistic that a comprehensive funding solution for Pennsylvania’s numerous transportation needs will be favorably addressed by state legislators this fall.

SEPTA said it has closely followed the work of Gov. Corbett’s Transportation Funding Advisory Commission, and the organization believes its recommendations will not only address many of the critical transportation infrastructure needs facing Pennsylvania, they will also provide a solid financial foundation that is balanced and fair for transit users and taxpayers alike.

SEPTA said in the statement it is proud to have been a member of the Keystone Transportation Funding Coalition, a confederation of dozens of public and private interests that has provided insight and review of the Funding Advisory Commission’s hard work.

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“Never before has such a large and diverse number of transit interests coalesced in Pennsylvania with a common goal—dedicated and predicable funding into the foreseeable future,” said SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey. “We believe Gov. Corbett and the state legislature will recognize the benefits of the Transportation Funding Commission’s recommendations, and act accordingly” he said.

SEPTA has successfully for 12 consecutive years, and recently broke a 22-year ridership record—carrying over 334 million customers each year.

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SEPTA said that with an aging infrastructure (including facilities that date back to the horse-and-buggy era of the 19th century), the funding recommendations being put forth will enable the transportation authority to grow well into the 21st century.

[Editor's Note: You can find the Transportation Funding Advisory Commission's full report in our PDF section.]


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