The Hub 2/2/2024: Clean Air Council’s Weekly Round-up of Transportation News
“The Hub” is a weekly round-up of transportation related news in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Check back weekly to keep up-to-date on the issues Clean Air Council’s transportation staff finds important.
WHYY: Gov. Shapiro proposes $282.2 million in state transit funding as hundreds rally to ‘Save The Train’ – Gov Josh Shapiro recently announced plans to increase statewide public transit funding. This came as community members rallied to show support for the Chestnut Hill West Regional Line. The funding would provide a 1.75% increase in funding and a $282.2 million annual investment which would help SEPTA to avoid service cuts and fare increases. Whether or not the state Senate will agree to support public transit is a question still to be answered.
Streetsblog USA: Could This Bill Finally Give Transit Agencies the Operations Funding They Need? – Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga) recently re-introduced his Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act, to provide more Federal support to U.S transit agencies. This Act will provide $20 billion in grant funding annually to support public transportation and to make improvements to transit services in underserved communities. Johnson wants advocates to reach out to their representatives to get more support so this Act can be passed.
WHYY: Let there be light: Philly streets to brighten via $500K federal grant – Philadelphia’s historic district will receive lighting improvements from a $500,000 Federal grant. Lighting will be installed on South 6th Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets and will increase visibility, safety, and security in the area. This lighting project is expected to be completed for the 250th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
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WHYY: Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut
