Not all that long ago I boarded the Market-Frankford El at Front and Girard with the intention of taking it […]
Governor Shapiro approves $394M in capital funds to sustain SEPTA service through 2027
In a decisive intervention, Governor Josh Shapiro has directed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to allow the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation […]
Legislators push for budget, SEPTA ordered to move with or without them
(The Center Square) – Another day in Pennsylvania means another rally for SEPTA as the state’s budget impasse drags on. […]
If SEPTA is sacred, then it must be deal-worthy
Who knew that SEPTA was so sacred? Growing up in South Philly and having lived in Paoli for decades, after […]
Martin — “SEPTA Cuts Are a Manufactured Crisis”
The war of words over mass transit and the failure to adopt a FY26 state budget continues to grow as […]
A response to Guy Ciarrocchi — SEPTA is, in fact, broke
In a recent column, Guy Ciarrocchi argues that SEPTA is “broken, not broke”. I disagree and believe that Mr. Ciarrocchi’s […]
SEPTA, the American way, and free stuff
For some, the “whys” and “hows” of 1775 to 1787 with time have become muted and indistinct. From the SEPTA […]
SEPTA is broken, not broke
SEPTA is broken. “Team SEPTA” wants us to believe the issue is that they’re broke (and deserve even more taxpayer […]
Public transit funding and the road not yet taken
(The Center Square) – There’s no shortage of frustration when it comes to stalled negotiations over funding for public transit […]
Mass transit funding bill awaits Senate return as deadline looms
(The Center Square) – Following a Sunday night session and heated floor debate, the House passed a Hail Mary transit […]