Stories & action
Your voice matters to this campaign
Council will hear the budget case. They should also hear from the students, families, and educators this affects every day.
Testimonials
“Because I only live 1.4 miles from school, I can't use the card and I have to pay for SEPTA. I usually ride my bike to school, but in the winter it's too cold.”RJBoys' Latin Charter
“I have required volunteer hours for my high school to graduate, and I am only available on weekends to do them, so to complete them I am paying for SEPTA.”YaniaWalter B. Saul High School
“I believe that expanding the outreach for student fares would encourage students to participate in more community-based services over the summer.”AyumiPrep Charter
An athlete testimonial is still being sought; this set expands as stories come in through the form below.
Share your story
Are you a student, parent, coach, or school staff member affected by Philadelphia's student transit limitations? We're collecting stories to inform the policy conversation at City Council.
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Not sure who represents you? Council's member directory lists every office and its phone number — a phone call to the Transportation Committee chair's office carries at least as much weight as an email.