Fattah Announces $68 Million in Disaster Relief and Resiliency Grants for SEPTA
Press Release
Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02), a Senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that SEPTA projects in the Philadelphia area have been awarded $68,019,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
"These projects will enhance SEPTA's service and infrastructure in Philadelphia and throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, marking improved service and safety for the millions of riders who utilize SEPTA rails each week," Congressman Fattah said. "SEPTA's transit arteries allow our community to travel to and from work, home, and school, and it is integral that we maintain and continue to upgrade our rail infrastructure, especially as we respond to increased severe weather. I actively supported their grant application and am pleased the FTA has again recognized SEPTA with these competitive funding awards."
SEPTA will receive $32,026,000 for the Railroad Signal Power Reinforcement Project that will replace non-insulated power cables along its railways. They will receive an additional $18,739,000 for the Railroad Embankment and Slope Stabilization Project; the funding will go to stabilize several commuter railroad embankments in the region.
All of the grants are part of the Federal Transit Administration Emergency Relief Program & Disaster Relief Appropriations. The federal program helps public transportation system pay for protecting, repairing, or replacing equipment or facilities that may have suffered from damage as a result of emergency or natural disasters.
Additional grant projects that will impact the Second Congressional District include:
· SEPTA Ancillary Control Center Project - $9,003,000
· SEPTA Manayunk/Norristown Line Shoreline Stabilization Project - $4,502,000
· SEPTA Subway Pump Room Emergency Power Project - $3,749,000
"SEPTA would like to thank the Southeastern Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation for their work to highlight the critical needs that will be addressed with this funding," said SEPTA General Manager Joseph M. Casey. "This advocacy from our local elected officials was key in gaining the FTA's support."
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