Dougherty, community members rally for SEPTA funding
Rep. Sean M Dougherty June 12, 2025 | 3:15 PM
PHILADELPHIA, June 12 – Today, state Rep. Sean Dougherty, D-Phila., hosted a news conference at SEPTA’s Fox Chase Station in his legislative district to reinforce the need to properly fund SEPTA. He was joined by residents and people who work in his district to speak about the ways public transit helps them day to day.
Dougherty was joined by a dozen individuals who voiced their support for SEPTA funding and detailed how important public transit is to them and the Commonwealth at large.
“SEPTA is the lifeline of Philadelphia and the surrounding area as nearly 1 million people use their services every day,” Dougherty said. “It was impactful to hear from the incredible folks who joined me today to discuss how crucial SEPTA’s transportation services are to them. I will continue my work in Harrisburg to ensure we properly fund SEPTA and keep Southeast PA moving.”
In addition to his constituents, Dougherty was joined by state Rep. Anthony Bellmon, D-Phila., as well as individuals from the offices of state Reps. Jared Solomon and Joe Hohenstein, both D-Phila. In total, more than 50 people showed up this morning to show their support for SEPTA funding.
Dougherty noted that dozens of others expressed well wishes while they were working or taking SEPTA transit to work.