It was a wild ride in 2025 for Pennsylvania’s public transportation systems. And 2026 looks no calmer.
Upper Makefield gets $250,000 from state for pedestrian accommodations along Route 532
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants for transportation assets for community enhancement, pedestrian safety, and transit access.
Shapiro directs $219.9 million in additional capital funding to SEPTA
The additional PennDOT capital funding will allow SEPTA to accelerate safety upgrades.
Tinicum residents push back on winery’s transformation – Bucks Round-Up – September 9, 2025
Some Tinicum Township say the project has gone too far without proper oversight.
Shapiro approves using capital assistance funds for SEPTA’s daily operations
Shapiro made it clear that the move was within his purview and that he has seen firsthand how the cuts had impacted the region.
End of the line for SEPTA’s blank checks
They have the means to avoid the present service cuts, but they’ve chosen to inflict pain to extract more money from taxpayers.
See how SEPTA service cuts are impacting Bucks County transit
On the Lansdale-Doylestown Regional Rail Line, weekday midday service will be reduced from hourly to every two hours, with some peak and evening services eliminated.
SEPTA is broken, not broke
Almost 84 percent of SEPTA’s budget comes from taxpayer subsidies, not riders. And they still can’t make it work.
Yanni defends how he managed CBSD abuse issue – Bucks Round-Up – August 21, 2025
Two days into a hearing on potential termination, CBSD Superintendent Steven Yanni claimed he properly managed abuse allegations.