SEPTA Announces Additional Safety Initiatives in Conjunction With FTA Recommendations
FTA’s Recommendations Will Advance the Work Already Underway to Address Key Safety & Security, Staffing, Training & Operational Practices & Procedural Issues
PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2024) – SEPTA today announced that it will implement additional initiatives and a series of corrective action plans (CAPs) in response to a recent Safety Management Inspection… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Additional Safety Initiatives in Conjunction With FTA Recommendations
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2024 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 12-29
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2024 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA Trolley Routes 10 [T1], 34… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2024 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 12-29
SEPTA Reports 37% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through First Half of 2024
SEPTA had a 37% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to new data released today… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 37% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through First Half of 2024
SEPTA Board Approves Contract for Wayfinding Signage
SEPTA Metro Project Advances Along Broad Street Line [B] & Center City Rail Transit Stations
SEPTA will advance its SEPTA Metro Wayfinding program under a contract approved by the SEPTA Board today, representing a bold new customer experience strategy for the agency. The vote allows… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contract for Wayfinding Signage
SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Market-Frankford Line Fleet
PHILADELPHIA (July 25, 2024) – SEPTA today awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. for the purchase of modern railcars to replace the aging Market-Frankford Line [L] fleet.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Market-Frankford Line Fleet
SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budgets: Safe, Clean & Secure
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2025, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. SEPTA’s total budget is $2.6 billion for… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budgets: Safe, Clean & Secure
SEPTA to Increase Fines & Penalties for Quality-of-Life Offenses
SEPTA today announced the return of an enforcement program for quality-of-life violations as part of an effort to discourage incidents, focus on repeat offenders, and enhance the customer experience. Beginning… Continue reading SEPTA to Increase Fines & Penalties for Quality-of-Life Offenses
SEPTA Breaks Ground on New Accessibility Project At Erie Station
Project is First in Nation to Advance Using New FTA Program for Station ADA Overhauls
SEPTA today gathered with federal, state and local officials and other stakeholders at Erie Station to break ground on a new project that will make the Broad Street Line [B]… Continue reading SEPTA Breaks Ground on New Accessibility Project At Erie Station
SEPTA Announces Return of Historic PCC Trolleys to Route 15
SEPTA today announced the return of its iconic green and cream Presidents’ Conference Committee (PCC) Trolleys to Route 15, with service starting this Sunday, June 16. SEPTA officials celebrated this… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Return of Historic PCC Trolleys to Route 15
SEPTA Receives Top National Honor for Efforts to Keep System Safe & Secure
SEPTA Transit Police Efforts Earn Gold Award from American Public Transportation Association
SEPTA and the Transit Police Department have been recognized with the highest honor by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for efforts to improve the safety and security of customers… Continue reading SEPTA Receives Top National Honor for Efforts to Keep System Safe & Secure
SEPTA Board Approves Recommendations for New Bus Network
‘Bus Revolution’ Will Now Move Toward Implementation; Changes Will Deliver More Reliable & Frequent Service Across SEPTA’s System
The SEPTA Board today voted to approve recommendations for the Authority’s first-ever comprehensive bus network redesign, previously known as “Bus Revolution.” SEPTA will now proceed to implement the plan, with… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Recommendations for New Bus Network
Philadelphia Hosts 2nd Smart and Sustainable Mobility Showcase
Event will feature Québec and the City of Philadelphia’s Advanced Green Technologies and Job-Creating Solutions
For the second year in a row the Québec government office in New York, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and the City of Philadelphia, will partner on the second… Continue reading Philadelphia Hosts 2nd Smart and Sustainable Mobility Showcase
SEPTA Offering Extra Service & Free Rides to Registered Runners for Broad Street Run
Riders Urged to Plan Trips & Purchase Fares Ahead of Time
SEPTA will provide free rides on the Broad Street Line [B] to registered runners of the Blue Cross Broad Street Run on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The free rides will… Continue reading SEPTA Offering Extra Service & Free Rides to Registered Runners for Broad Street Run
SEPTA Releases Final Bus Revolution Network Proposal
Goals: Ensure Equitable Access, Enhance Service Reliability & Frequency
SEPTA has released its final proposal for Bus Revolution, the Authority’s first-ever comprehensive bus network redesign, following an extensive community engagement effort this spring. To inform the updated plan, SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Final Bus Revolution Network Proposal
SEPTA Retires Last Diesel Bus in Fleet
Today SEPTA officially retired its last bus fully powered by diesel fuel reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to the environment and a sustainable public transportation system. With the retirement of the… Continue reading SEPTA Retires Last Diesel Bus in Fleet
SEPTA Starts Installation Phase Of New SEPTA Metro Wayfinding System
SEPTA today is marking a major milestone in the implementation of its new Metro wayfinding system, with the start of the implementation phase. In conjunction with this, the new letters… Continue reading SEPTA Starts Installation Phase Of New SEPTA Metro Wayfinding System