Daily News | How Cherelle Parker would focus on SEPTA crime as mayor
Philadelphia’s transit system and its present and oncoming problems got little public airing in the Democratic mayoral primary, but nominee Cherelle Parker did indicate in candidate questionnaires and on the campaign trail that public safety would be her priority for SEPTA.
Public transportation advocates were disappointed that mobility issues did not get a thorough campaign discussion, but said in interviews that they were optimistic that Parker would likely benefit SEPTA because she knows how Harrisburg and City Hall work — and has a reputation for building coalitions.
“SEPTA’s been doing a lot with cleaning and safety but it’s such a tall order that, if the city could help with its own resources and funding, that would be big,” said Mason Carter, chair of the SEPTA Citizen Advisory Committee, a group appointed by the city and county governments to represent riders.
“We’re hoping to continue to hear candidate Parker talk about going beyond a scarcity mindset,” Descheemakerinvesting in improvements to the transit system will take support from the city, its counties in the SEPTA service area and the state.
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