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Governor Shapiro approves $394M in capital funds to sustain SEPTA service through 2027 Anthony SanFilippo September 9, 2025 September 8, 2025

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In a decisive intervention, Governor Josh Shapiro has directed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to allow the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to repurpose up to $394 million in uncommitted capital assistance funds to maintain transit operations for the next two years.

Originating from the fiscal year 2025–26 budget, these funds were intended for infrastructure projects but will now shore up essential services amid a steep $200–$213 million budget shortfall.

This emergency measure

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