By Rep. Manuel Guzman

127th Legislative District

Every weekday, BARTA buses roll down Penn Street in Reading, stopping at the Intermodal Transportation Center and carrying workers to warehouses across Berks County, students to Reading Area Community College and seniors to doctors’ appointments. My district office sits right on Penn Street, and I see firsthand people hustling to catch their buses every day. These rides aren’t just transportation — they’re lifelines. Without them, daily life in Berks simply breaks down.

Pennsylvania must fund public transit — period. But it’s not just about funding; it’s about equity. Supporting Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is crucial, but so is supporting Reading, Berks County, and every community that depends on reliable transit. Public transit is essent

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