Americans might see big schedule changes soon as gridlock continues over SEPTA funding. How will it impact you?

Pennsylvania Senate passed a SEPTA funding bill on Tuesday night, but Democrats seemed unlikely to go along with the measure. Facing a financial crisis, SEPTA plans on slashing nearly half of its services beginning as early as Friday if crucial funding from the state is not received.

Republican-controlled Pennsylvania lawmakers are at loggerheads with Democrats after failing again to pass a transportation bill to fund SEPTA as the transit agency faces the possibility for major service cuts. Both the sides remained at odds after Republicans amended the bill and sent it back to the House where Democrats are in charge.

Lawmakers can't agree over where the money will come from and how to keep SEPTA in check along the way, according to ABC News. "We offer a solution that is two years of funding, more accountability and safer a network while adding additional funding to road improvement projects throughout this commonwealth," said Sen. Frank Farry (R).


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How SEPTA service cuts will impact you?

SEPTA is planning to slash nearly half of its services beginning as early as Friday if crucial funding isn't granted. SEPTA, one of the US' largest transit systems is threatening massive cuts to services as it faces a $213 million deficit. Not just this, SEPTA will also enact a fare increase at the beginning of September.

The question arises how will this service cuts impact your commute to work, school and otherwise getting around the city? SEPTA's website offers an easy way to find out.

Riders in Pennsylvania can visit 'Service Cuts' page on SEPTA's website for a full list of routes that will be impacted. SEPTA plans to slash 32 bus routes, shorten 16 others, and reduce service on 88 Bus, Metro, and Regional Rail lines starting from August 24.

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SEPTA also has plans to boost pay-per-ride fares to $2.90 starting in September. The cost of a Monthly TransPass will increase from $96 to $116.

Another batch of service cuts could happen in January when five regional rail lines are discontinued and 18 more bus routes are eliminated. The transit authority will also institute a 9 p.m. curfew on remaining Metro and Regional Rail services.

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are being pressured to fund SEPTA as the state's largest transit system continues to claim that it's facing a $213M budget deficit. SEPTA's service cuts would affect roughly 52,000 district students who use the transit system to get to and from school.State legislators have until Thursday to approve a funding boost for the transit agency that could avert the cuts.

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SEPTA plans to slash services by 20% if funding isn't granted by Friday. Those cuts will go into effect on Aug. 24 – the day before the first day of school in Philadelphia.

State lawmakers have been deadlocked in a budget stalemate for more than a month, with the House passing an updated mass transit spending bill on Monday.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro urged state lawmakers to find a solution to the budget crisis, calling it a "Pennsylvania issue." "Don't let anybody tell you that this is a Philadelphia issue or a Pittsburgh issue: It's a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issue," he said.

Shapiro spoke alongside SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer claimed the service cuts will impact more than just SEPTA riders.

"For tens of thousands of riders, SEPTA will no longer be a viable option," Sauer said.