With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Sunday urged Senate Republicans to pass a state budget that includes his proposal for $1.5 billion over five years in state funding for mass transit, speaking at the SEPTA’s headquarters as the deadline for its first round of service cuts approaches.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Democrats are applying a full court press to get the transportation spending bill approved along with a state budget.