Lansdale, Pa. – June 17, 2025 -As of the state of PA, Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery, chairman of the Democratic Kauck) stood with a representative of State Steve Malagari (D-53 Montgomery), councilor Lansdale Borough Rachael Bollens, Transit for All Pa!Connor Deschemaker and members of the community at the Lansdale railway station on Wednesday morning to call the Republican majority of the Senate for full financing of public transport in the state budget in Pennsylvania at 2025-2026.
Without proper financing from the South -East State Pennsylvania, the Transport Office (SEPTA) will be forced to limit services by 45% and raising the tariffs by over 20%Leaving thousands of working Pennsylvania, seniors and visitors. Starting from August, the regional railway line Lansdale/Doylestown would be reduced every hour to every two hours. In January, the line will close at 21:00 every night.
“For too long, transit systems in Pennsylvania were underfunded and underestimated by politicians in Harrisburg.” Senator Collett said. “I run this rally to send a clear message to these people: no financing of public transport IS NO option. A strong, balanced and fully financed transit system is the key to a strong, balanced and fully realized future in Pennsylvania. This is not a rocket learning – this is basic economy. “
On Tuesday PA House adopted the plan of the Shapiro governor to invest in public transport and transport infrastructuresupply $ 292 million in recent annual financing without raising taxes.
“Public transit is not a luxury, it is a rescue line. People who depend on Sept help shape the economic success of our region. And if the lack of financing forces sept to cut out the entire railway line and bus routes, it also means cutting off independence and possibilities for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania “,” Said Rep. Malagari. “I voted yesterday with my colleagues from home to make sure that septa and other transit agencies would receive the necessary funds. Many Republicans bravely passed over the proverbial nave to join us.”
Bill, HB 1364Now he goes to consider to the Chamber of Senate. Rep. Malagari said he hopes that the Republicans Senate would follow the Chamber’s leader.
“Investments in public transport are necessary not only to ensure access and relieving movements, but are also at the forefront of technology to reduce our carbon trace and provide cleaner, healthier air for our families ” Said councilor Rachael Bollens. “Let’s change this financing crisis into an opportunity and require appropriate investments for our community and the future of public transport in PA.”
The crisis of transit financing in Pennsylvania extends to the community of nations and the lack of ensuring adequate financing in this year’s budget will be negative 32 Other transit systems Apart from Sept.
“Regardless of whether by moving in the main events in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, heading in Johnstown, getting to classes at the state College, or visiting our families in Scanton, we all deserve a dignified, reliable transport”, “,” said Connor Descheemaker, Transit campaign manager for all PA!. “We need full transit financing for all of Pennsylvania to ensure mobility that gives us access to all of ours ourselves.”
You can find a full recording of the rally Here. Pictures of the event can be downloaded Here.
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