Street Talk
© 2007 Philadelphia Gay News
Should SEPTA place gender stickers on TransPasses?

William Bell
personal trainer
Old City

“Yes. I see the benefit. I’m a taxpayer. I don’t want anyone to cheat the system. If taxes go up, that hurts everyone.”

Greg Dunn
scientist
Washington Square West

“Unfortunately, yes. I totally understand the harm it does to people. But the fundamental issue is avoiding a rate increase. That would be a disaster for all of us. Hopefully, people affected by the gender stickers can bear with it for now — until SEPTA gets a stable funding base.”


Andrew Maier
medical student
Rittenhouse Square

“No. The policy promotes gender conformity. People shouldn’t have to feel pressure to conform to someone’s expectation of how one’s gender should be presented.”

Andy Newcomer
medical student
Washington Square West

“No. It’s a ridiculous policy. And it’s horrible for transgender people. Any fraud reduction would be minimal compared to the stress it puts on transgender people.”