Paying for Public Transit

Transit agencies nationwide are facing a "transit fiscal cliff." Pennsylvania's legislature has failed to fund statewide trains and buses, leaving commuting school children and workers without basic mobility options. This state failure is a warning sign for the rest of the country. This webinar covers the fundamental issues in funding public transit system operations, the current landscape of public transit system funding, and a read-out from a Pennsylvania advocate. Presenters include: • Laura Chu Wiens, Executive Director of Pittsburghers for Public Transit; Founder of Transit for All PA! • Kyle Whitehead, Principal, Government Affairs at the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) • Dr. Carole Voulgaris, Associate Professor of Urban Planning at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design Moderator: • Liya Rechtman, Senior Transportation Policy Lead for Evergreen Collaborative