Overview
Chestnut Street features frequent bus service across Center City and is a key gateway for riders traveling from West Philadelphia, University City, Northwest Philadelphia and Delaware County. Improving Chestnut Street buses’ speed and reliability benefit riders downtown and across the transit network. In 2022, SEPTA partnered with the City of Philadelphia and PennDOT to upgrade the existing Chestnut Street bus lane, which runs from Broad Street to 2nd Street, to a red bus lane. Red-colored bus lanes have been shown to improve speed and reliability by discouraging illegal car parking and travel in bus lanes, providing a better experience for bus riders.
Timeline
- Red Paint Installed (East Chestnut): Summer 2022 ✓
Features
Faster, more reliable bus service for Chestnut Street bus riders.
Building a Best-in-Class Public Transit System
SEPTA’s Five-Year Strategic Plan is our guide for transforming SEPTA from a back-to-basics to best-in-class public transit system. Covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031, it serves as a roadmap for daily action with measurable performance indicators and a commitment to transparently report on our progress.
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