“Public transportation makes all the difference economically in Bucks County, the Philadelphia region, and throughout Pennsylvania. For many, it is the difference between relying on welfare and being able to access gainful employment. For some, it makes the difference between locating a new business and the jobs it brings in our area instead of in another state. For others, it is the difference between being able to shop, dine, and play in the community and being stuck at home in isolation. It keeps thousands of cars off of roadways, allowing for faster movement of goods and services. There is simply no question that the revenues and economic activity that result from a well-funded and useful public transportation system far outweigh the Commonwealth’s investment in systems statewide. TMA Bucks, therefore, stands firmly with SEPTA and public transit providers throughout Pennsylvania in urging the state legislature to approve funding for public transportation as requested by Governor Shapiro. Furthermore, we encourage our lawmakers to work diligently to ensure that the Commonwealth’s public transportation funding is sustainable and adjustable for inflation as a means to prevent future crises such as this.”
Stephen J. Noll
Executive Director
TMA Bucks &
The TMA Bucks Foundation
