Fund state's public transportation
In less than two weeks, the Pennsylvania state legislature is expected to break for the summer, placing any unsolved issues on hold until the fall. Thus, it is imperative that the legislature acts now to approve a sustained, long-term funding solution for Rabbit Transit and the rest of the state's public transportation systems.
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Not only is the continued support of public transportation critical to the 65,000 children who require daily transportation to school, but it is also crucial to the health and welfare of our citizens.
Each year, smog pollution triggers 300,000 asthma attacks in Pennsylvania alone, and our cars and trucks are big contributors to this problem. Thankfully, a group of people taking public
transportation produces about 90 percent less volatile organic compounds -- a key component in the creation of smog -- than the same number of people driving individual cars. But without immediate action to secure funding before the legislature adjourns, we are certain to face significant public transportation service cutbacks and fare hikes, forcing more people back into their cars and trucks. This would only further increase smog levels and respiratory ailments.
PennEnvironment urges citizens to contact their state legislators and call on them to act now to fund the state's public transportation systems.
Michael Hankinson
PennEnvironment
Philadelphia
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