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Officials push for more public transportation funding in Pennsylvania


Published on 2025-05-05 20:21:51 - WHTM
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  • Public transportation officials were calling for more funding outside the State Capitol today. The Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association says hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians need public transit to transport them to jobs, healthcare, education, and other essential services. They say 63% of riders do not have other options, and more than half [
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The article from Yahoo News discusses the push for increased public transportation usage in the United States, driven by federal and local officials aiming to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion. The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated significant funding to improve public transit systems, with a focus on expanding services and modernizing infrastructure. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are highlighted for their efforts to enhance bus and rail networks, introduce electric buses, and implement fare reduction programs to attract more riders. The article also notes the challenges faced, such as the need for substantial investment and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ridership, but emphasizes the long-term benefits of a robust public transportation system for both the environment and urban mobility.

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