ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With Pennsylvania’s budget 11 weeks late and a transit deal appearing increasingly unlikely, Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority officials hope they’ll be allowed to dip into capital funds to finance its Fiscal Year 2026 operation.
Last week, the state Transportation Department signed off on allowing SEPTA and Pittsburgh Regional Transit to dip into $394 million and $106.7 million of capital funds.
The deal lets PRT riders avoid fare hikes and service cuts while riders in Southeast Pennsylvania will see rates climb 21.5%…