Philadelphia’s Drastic Transit Cuts Expose National Crisis in Public Transportation Funding

On the first day of school, thousands of Philadelphians found themselves wrestling with earlier wake-up calls and longer commutes — all because the city’s public transit agency implemented what it calls the most drastic service cuts ever seen in a major U.S. system. But Philadelphia isn’t alone. This is a warning shot for cities across America facing similar fiscal turmoil that jeopardizes both economic vitality and individual freedom. Are We Sacrificing American Workers and Students to Fiscal Mismanagement? The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) slashed services by 20% this week amid a $200 million deficit and plans to cut half...