The Sixers will pay for SEPTA passes for season-ticket holders for a year. A key lawmaker wants them to go further.
Philadelphia lawmakers and the 76ers are negotiating over details of the team’s commitment to fund SEPTA passes for ticket holders to get to the proposed Center City arena, a development that comes as transit has become a sticking point in the advancement of the arena proposal.
Philadelphia 76ers agree to provide SEPTA passes for first-year season ticket holders in arena proposal
Councilmember Mark Squilla would like to see the Sixers go a step further and provide passes until 40% of people are taking SEPTA and PATCO to games and events.
SEPTA, community benefits agreement threaten future of the Sixers’ arena proposal
Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City arena a reality.
SEPTA, unions, Chinatown businesses give testimony on proposed 76ers arena
The $1.3 billion arena would be built near Chinatown. Advocates for that area testified Tuesday that the neighborhood can't survive if the arena is built.
Union, business leaders and SEPTA give testimony on Philadelphia 76ers' proposed arena
Philadelphia City Council continued to hear testimony on the controversial downtown 76ers arena on Tuesday. On Tuesday, City Council members heard testimony from those who opposed to the arena, including development and business leaders in Chinatown. Union leaders expressed their support.
76ers say rides to games on SEPTA will be included with season ticket packages, for one year, if arena is approved
While this would only provide the transit agency minor relief, Councilmember Mark Squilla pushes for a bigger commitment.
Philadelphia City Council passes bills related to 76ers arena proposal
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With a 10-3 vote, Philadelphia City Council members passed two bills related to the controversial proposal for a new Center City arena for the 76ers. The vote does not mean council has approved the arena proposal. Instead, they approved two bills that could be the foundation for the plan.
Sixers agree to pay for SEPTA passes for first-year season ticket holders in arena proposal
The Sixers said that as of now, the proposal for free transit passes on SEPTA and PATCO is only for season ticket holders in the first year.
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