In Philadelphia, we face a grave challenge that touches all our lives. Our city’s public transportation network, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), is drastically underfunded.

Based on my personal observations, I've noticed many hospitals around the country benefit from thrift stores, the most notable being St Jude. These thrift stores do an excellent job of generating funds important for these institutions' operations. Why, then, can we not have a similar thrift store benefiting our vital public transportation system?

Philadelphia, like most urban centers, has a high dependence on its public transit system. Yet, SEPTA constantly finds itself stuck in a funding rut. While implementing congestion pricing has been a proposed solution and one I personally advocated for in a separate petition, the underfunding problem isn't one that can be resolved solely through such measures.

Thus, my proposition of establishing a thrift store for the benefit of SEPTA. This venture could offer a sustained revenue stream, precisely what SEPTA needs to improve and expand its services. But we need your help, your voice, and notably your signature, to turn this idea into a reality.

Let's band together as Philadelphians, for the sake of the city we live in, the air we breathe, and the mobility we all need. Sign this petition to support the creation of a thrift store dedicated to funding SEPTA.