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New Bus Network – Phase 1

Changes Take Effect Aug. 23 – 24

Beginning Aug. 23, we will introduce new ways to travel by bus throughout the city and region – including two new routes and six extensions. Seven existing routes will be eliminated. We are also making major frequency improvements on several key routes, realignments that improve operational effectiveness and efficiency improvements.

Our goal is to get more people to more places in the shortest time, and that means how you get around may change. Get to know what’s changing so you can take advantage of the new connections and bus routes from day one.

The majority of changes will happen on Aug. 23, followed by the Route 105 extension and the elimination of Route 106 on Aug. 24.

Phase 1 Highlights

New Route 72

Connects L Frankford Transit Center and Cedarbrook Plaza

Route 45

Extends service to the Navy Yard, 7 days a week

New Route 76

Provides service between North & South Philadelphia

Route 79

Extends service between South and West Philadelphia

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New Bus Network Phase 1 City Map
This is the City Transit Map, one of
SEPTA’s three regional transit maps.
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This is the North Transit Map, one of
SEPTA’s three regional transit maps.
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This is the West Transit Map, one of
SEPTA’s three regional transit maps.
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Additional Phase 1 Highlights:

  • Route 45 extension provides 7-day service to the Navy Yard, every other trip.
  • Route 53 extended in both directions to connect to Carpenter Regional Rail Station and Richmond-Westmoreland Loop via Aramingo Avenue.
  • Route 57 routing adjustment in Crescentville. Buses will provide hourly service via Crescentville, Cheltenham and 2nd St.
  • Route 60 extended to serve Wissahickon Transit Center, every other trip.
  • New Route 72 creates a new service on Cheltenham Ave connecting L Frankford Transit Center and Cedarbrook Plaza.
  • New Route 76 creates a connection between North & South Philadelphia via Columbus Blvd, Frankford Ave and G St.
  • Route 79 extension provides service between South & West Philadelphia, serving L 40th and Market St, via University City, every other trip.
  • Route 105 extended to Paoli Hospital for some trips.
  • Frequency improvements on Routes 25, 60, 64 and 105.

Phase 1 Service Changes

This chart contains a snapshot of the major route changes including route adjustments, frequency changes and extensions. As with any normal schedule change, there will also be minor adjustments to times and frequency on a few routes not listed here. Refer to the ASP Phase 1 Table for a full list of all details.

RouteDate of Service ChangeDescription of Service ChangeAlternative Routes
4Sunday, August 23Number of bus trips reduced throughout the week.N/A
17Sunday, August 23Route 17 shortened to no longer serve Packer Park, B NRG or the Navy Yard. Overnight service reduced. 7-day service to the Navy Yard provided by Route 45. B1, 4, 7, 45, 63, 68
25Sunday, August 23Route 25 adjusted to run on Aramingo, York and Frankford, and shortened to operate between Frankford Transit Center and L Spring Garden. New Route 76 provides service to Pier 70 and Columbus Commons. Number of bus trips increased throughout the week and overnight. 5, 76
32Sunday, August 23Number of bus trips reduced throughout the week.N/A
35Sunday, August 23Route 35 discontinued.9, 27, 61
39Sunday, August 23Number of bus trips reduced on weekdays. Saturday bus trips increased between 5 pm – 9 pm.N/A
44Sunday, August 23Route 44 no longer serves Gladwyne. Narberth service only operates during weekday morning and evening rush. Number of bus trips reduced throughout the week.Cynwyd Line, Paoli/ Thorndale Line
45Sunday, August 23Route 45 extended to serve the Navy Yard, every day, every other trip.N/A
47MSunday, August 23Route 47M discontinued.47
49Sunday, August 23Route 49 no longer serves South Philadelphia. Service operates on 33rd St in North Philadelphia. Route 79 now connects South Philadelphia to University City.7, 48, 79
52Sunday, August 23Route 52 no longer serves Gladwyne.N/A
53Sunday, August 23Route 53 extended in both directions to connect to Carpenter Regional Rail Station and Richmond-Westmoreland Loop. Buses no longer serve B Hunting Park.N/A
57Sunday, August 23Route 57 adjusted to operate most trips via Front St & Godfrey Ave. to Fern Rock Transit Center. Route 57 provides hourly service via Crescentville, Cheltenham and 2nd St. No longer serves Marine Terminal. 72, K
60Sunday, August 23Route 60 extended to serve Wissahickon Transit Center, every other trip. No longer serves Delaware Ave and Lewis St. Number of bus trips increased throughout the week.N/A
61Sunday, August 23Route 61 extended to Summit Loop (Ridge Ave & Summit Ave).N/A
62Sunday, August 23Route 62 discontinued.9, 27, 61, Manayunk/Norristown Line
64Sunday, August 23Route 64 operates on Grays Ferry Ave and no longer serves Reed and Wharton Streets. All trips operate to Parkside Loop. Number of bus trips increased throughout the week.12, 29, 79
72Sunday, August 23New Route 72 operates between L Frankford Transit Center and Cedarbrook Plaza, every 30 minutes.N/A
73Sunday, August 23Route 73 no longer provides overnight Owl service. Use Route 25 for overnight service.25
76Sunday, August 23New Route 76 operates between Columbus Commons and Olney-Rising Sun Loop via Pier 70, Columbus Blvd, Frankford Ave and G St., every 30 minutes.N/A
78Sunday, August 23Route 78 discontinued.N/A
79Sunday, August 23Route 79 extended to serve L 40th and Market St, via University City, every other trip.N/A
80Sunday, August 23Route 80 discontinued.22, 51, 55, 72, 310
89Sunday, August 23Route 89 discontinued.L, 3, 25, 53, 76
105Monday, August 24Route 105 extended to Paoli Hospital for some trips and new routing via City Ave and Haverford Ave in Overbrook. Number of bus trips increased throughout the week.M, 31, 65, 103, Paoli/Thorndale Line
106Monday, August 24Route 106 discontinued, use extended Route 105 for service to Paoli Hospital. No alternate service options to Penn Wynne.M, 31, 65, 103, 105, Paoli/Thorndale Line