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Trolley Modernization Business Resources

Woodland Station Rendering Trolley Modernization

Overview

SEPTA’s Trolley Modernization Program is transforming the trolley network into a more accessible, fast and easy-to-use system. The T5 is the first trolley route to be modernized. SEPTA is committed to communicating with and supporting businesses every step of the way during construction for Trolley Modernization. 

During Trolley Modernization construction, SEPTA will be coordinating with business organizations, conducting business outreach meetings, providing advance notice of work and on-going construction updates and installing wayfinding and access information.

There are many business support programs available through the City of Philadelphia, PIDC, Philadelphia Bid Alliance and community development corporations (CDCs). If you are looking for additional financing, there are programs available through the Merchant’s Fund and local community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Use the resources below to learn more about these organizations and their programs.

Resources

SEPTA will regularly provide updates and information to businesses so that they can better plan and prepare for Trolley Modernization construction.

  • On-going Construction Updates
  • Advance Notice of Work
  • Business Outreach Meetings
  • Wayfinding and Access Information
  • Coordination with Business Organizations

The City’s Commerce Department offers a variety of business and financial support programs to local businesses.

CDFIs are specialized financial institutions that can provide credit, capital, and development services to local businesses.CDFIs are specialized financial institutions that can provide credit, capital and development services to local businesses.

The Merchant’s Fund is a Philadelphia organization that provides local businesses with access to capital and business coaching.

PIDC is a nonprofit organization that works to expand financing and business support services to communities that have difficulty accessing capital.

The Philadelphia BID Alliance is a coalition between sixteen of Philadelphia’s business development associations and provides small and local business support.

CDCs are local, nonprofit, community-based organizations that are focused on supporting communities, including revitalizing commercial corridors, and serving small and local businesses.

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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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