Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll joined Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) officials, City of Philadelphia officials, state lawmakers and others at a groundbreaking ceremony today for SEPTA’s Wissahickon Transportation Center in Philadelphia. The Shapiro Administration is making a $39.8 million investment in this project, which will continue the Commonwealth’s commitment to delivering innovative and cost-effective transportation services to the people of Pennsylvania.
This investment underscores Governor Shapiro’s focus on public transit’s role in connecting communities, spurring growth, and creating economic opportunity.
“Projects like the Wissahickon Transportation Center make it easier, safer, and more convenient for all users to access transit,” said Carroll. “At PennDOT, it’s our job to keep all Pennsylvanians moving – no matter who they are, no matter how they travel. We take this responsibility seriously, and we’re grateful for our partnerships with SEPTA and the many other transit agencies in Pennsylvania.”
Public transportation services are available in every county in Pennsylvania, including:
- Shared ride service in all 67 counties;
- Fixed route bus service in 49 counties; and
- Fixed route rail service in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
“Transit is an essential public service, and provides Pennsylvanians with a vital connection to jobs, to medical appointments, and to their communities,” said Carroll.
More information on public transit and alternative transportation options like ridesharing, biking, and walking, is available on PennDOT’s website.