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Supporting the Philadelphia Transit Plan, a bold vision for a city connected by transit that addresses both immediate needs and long-term solutions through transformational infrastructure investment and actionable policy, and embracing its dedication to increasing equity and enhancing quality of life by linking people with opportunity, catalyzing the economy, and sustaining the environment.
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WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Transit Plan is the first transit-specific plan in Philadelphia in almost a century, and recommends policy and infrastructure changes for SEPTA's trolley network, Regional Rail service, the newly named SEPTA Metro lines, and, most importantly, the more than 70 bus routes that run throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, Our City's transit system is a lifeline for all Philadelphians, connecting residents to family, community, and culture; it also serves a critical role in the City's economy, linking those who work in the city with opportunity and giving visitors the ability to explore all the City has to offer; and
WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Transit Plan is wide-reaching and intersects issues pertaining to affordable housing, access to healthcare, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing climate resiliency, and most importantly keeping our communities safe from gun violence and traffic fatalities, and increasing neighborhood quality of life; and
WHEREAS, A commitment to implementing the Philadelphia Transit Plan and investing in transit priority improvements is the path toward achieving the critical principles of Transit Justice and Transit Equity; and
WHEREAS, By investing in and supporting Philadelphia's public transit system now, the City can take advantage of a once-in-a-generation redesign of the entire bus network; and
WHEREAS, Given that a majority of local, state, and federal funding skews toward highways, bridges, and roadways, prioritizing generational investments in bus improvements and public transit infrastructure is an ...
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