It is estimated that the FY 25-26 deficit currently sits at $3.9 billion.
Shapiro directs $219.9 million in additional capital funding to SEPTA
The additional PennDOT capital funding will allow SEPTA to accelerate safety upgrades.
Shapiro approves using capital assistance funds for SEPTA’s daily operations
Shapiro made it clear that the move was within his purview and that he has seen firsthand how the cuts had impacted the region.
Pennsylvania taxes more than other states for gas, gives drivers worse roads
The state ranks 47th in transportation overall.
In Pennsylvania, drivers pay heavily for mass transit
Pennsylvania’s Public Transportation Trust Fund draws a quarter of its revenues from vehicle sales taxes and a full third from non-vehicle sales taxes. Another 17.5 percent comes from automobile fees and fines and 2.5 percent comes from the turnpike.