The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority‘s plans to introduce smart cards may be delayed again unless new funding becomes available. The state is seeking federal approval to add tolls to Interstate-80, which is expected to free up $110 million per year for transit projects. “We can’t move forward without it,” said general manager Joseph Casey. “That’s no way to run a railroad.” This funding roadblock is the latest glitch in a procurement process that has been marked by delays. Link to full story in Philadelphia Daily News.
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