Legislative Tracking Center
The YAC Legislative Tracking Center
The YAC works to keep young people and transit advocates in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region up to date on the latest news concerning transit. One major determinant of the future of transit in Pennsylvania is the legislation coming out of Harrisburg. To this end, our Government Affairs Committee has taken on the task of piloting this Legislative Tracking Center. Here, young people and transit advocates alike can find easy to understand descriptions of the transit-related bills currently working their way through our state capital.
Pennsylvania State Government is comprised of three branches. The executive branch is led by the Governor, the legislature is comprised of the Pennsylvania House and Senate, and the judiciary is comprised of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and many lower courts. Legislation that affects transit moves through the State Legislature and is signed into law by the Governor.
How Does State Government Work?
Transit Legislation
YAC Participates in OTIS Vision Zero Round Tables
May 2, 2025 Philadelphia, PA - This week, YAC members Daniel Bhatti, Lucy Silverman, and Nile Ward joined members of the SEPTA Citizens Advisory Council to participate in a round table hosted by OTIS on Tuesday. Members Christian Szalwinski and Jakob Timme joined a...
Haverford President Vetoes UPass Resolution
April 23, 2025 Haverford, PA — After a contentious Spring Plenary, the President of Haverford College has officially vetoed a resolution requiring the adoption of SEPTA’s UPass Program. The resolution, introduced by YAC members Daniel Bhatti and Santiago Melendez,...
YAC Advocates Median Bus Lanes For Erie Ave
April 1, 2025 Philadelphia, PA - As SEPTA and OTIS continue to evaluate different alternatives for bus lanes along Erie Avenue in North Philly, YAC members Greyson Forster (Chair of SEPTA Affairs Committee) and Daniel Bhatti penned an open letter in support of median...