Philadelphia House Delegation calls for urgent SEPTA funding ahead of Eagles home opener

One day before the Philadelphia Eagles' home opener, the Philadelphia House Delegation hosted a press conference to address the impacts of SEPTA cuts on the region and the stadium district.

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"How can we efficiently move over 100,000 people? It can't be done by flooding our already overburdened streets and highways with additional traffic," said Rep. Morgan Cephas, Chair of the Philadelphia House Delegation. "SEPTA is vital for much more than just getting to the game; without it, game day becomes a major traffic headache across our city. SEPTA and public transportation systems should be a priority for leaders across the state. We saw the effectiveness of transit during the Eagles' championship parade in February, and we will need it again for next year's parade and other world-class events coming to our city. As leaders, we must come together to find a consensus on a solution that keeps transit operational long-term; we cannot afford to let SEPTA deteriorate."

Lincoln Financial Field has a capacity of over 60,000 attendees. Still, many more people travel to the stadium district on game days, including stadium workers and fans who plan to tailgate or watch the game from nearby locations. On average, an Eagles game generates up to 17,000 additional riders on the Broad Street Line. On Tuesday, Lincoln Financial Field issued a travel advisory, discouraging tailgating and travel to the area for fans who do not have tickets.