Philadelphia City Councilmember Proposes Holding Money From SEPTA Until Safety Improvements Made

By Jasmine Payoute, CBS Philadelphia

April 28, 2022

Despite a recent sexual assault and other attacks, SEPTA leaders say there is not a “runaway train of violence” on their system. However, a Philadelphia City Councilmember is proposing to withhold millions in funding until changes are made after a number of attacks.

The bill has not yet been introduced to City Council, however, it has sparked a debate on what’s needed to make SEPTA safer.

Whether you’re on the Broad Street Line or the Regional Rail, some say an onslaught of recent incidents has put safety on SEPTA back in the spotlight.

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