Transportation

For the second straight day, protesters gathered near the Pennsylvania state senator’s Northeast Philly office. A separate group of supporters rallied around the Republican.

State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is circulating a plan to divide up state tax revenue into three regions to sidestep future funding disputes.

Cuts to Philly’s transit system will begin Sunday unless the state legislature takes urgent action. Protesters accused Picozzi of ignoring his constituents.

As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to haggle over a budget, SEPTA says it will move forward with cuts as planned.

Elected officials and residents expressed concerns over how SEPTA cuts could impact students, seniors and commuters who live in the suburbs.

Transit experts warn that proposed SEPTA service cuts could result in significant traffic increases on roadways in the Philadelphia region.

The current proposal would eliminate the rail line that runs from Newark to Philadelphia, with stops in Stanton, Wilmington and Claymont.

Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.

House members have approved SEPTA funding for a fifth time. Now the Senate holds the power to stave off major transit cuts.

The Philadelphia area’s transit system is preparing for a 20% cut to service later this month if the state legislature doesn’t approve more funding by Thursday.

Officials said the consequences of projected cuts to SEPTA service would devastate suburban communities.

Federal Transit Administration describes buses as a “green deal initiative” that “backfired.”

Public transit advocates, union leaders and state lawmakers gathered to demand the Pa. Senate fund SEPTA.

The mass transit agency said it needs 10 days to implement the cuts to 3,000 bus stops in the region due to a budget shortfall.

A state lawmaker says the law will provide greater transparency and help legislators budget for needed infrastructure work.