"Governor Shapiro's $282.8 Million Plan to Rescue Public Transit"
Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to propose $282.8 million in new state funding for public transit, with SEPTA receiving the largest share, to address looming service cuts and fare increases. The measure aims to increase sales tax revenue allocation for transit systems, generating an estimated $1.5 billion over five years. Transit advocates and officials have welcomed the proposal, emphasizing the importance of stable state support for transit. SEPTA is preparing for possible service cuts and fare increases in the absence of timely funding, while the governor is urging the agency to address safety and cleanliness concerns.