SEPTA, Senate and transit
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With SEPTA's deadline to avoid a "death spiral" hours away, a Pa. House Committee did not approve of a transit bill that was passed by the Senate.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker calls Senate GOP proposal ‘fuzzy math,’ and urges lawmakers to fund SEPTA
Parker framed the pending SEPTA service cuts as dire, but stopped short of detailing the city’s plans should they move forward.
The PA Senate passed a different SEPTA funding proposal than that of the House, where the Senate proposal is expected to face opposition.
Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.
The Pennsylvania Senate is reconvening at 4 p.m. Tuesday and may decide on the House bill that would give SEPTA funding to stave off cuts.