Police Week: Officer Jennifer DellaVecchio
Officer Jennifer DellaVecchio began her career with the SEPTA Transit Police Department in January 2020 as a patrol officer. From the outset she set her sights on joining the department’s… Continue reading Police Week: Officer Jennifer DellaVecchio
Public Hearings Next Week on SEPTA Proposal for Service Cuts & Fare Increases
Without State Funding Solution, SEPTA Will Begin Process of Dismantling the System
PHILADELPHIA (May 15, 2025) – Public hearings will begin Monday, May 19, on SEPTA’s proposal to cut service by 45% and raise fares 21.5% to fill a $213 million recurring… Continue reading Public Hearings Next Week on SEPTA Proposal for Service Cuts & Fare Increases
Police Week: Officer Jaja Hall
Officer Jaja Hall brings 19 years of dedicated law enforcement experience to the SEPTA Transit Police Department. He began his career with SEPTA Police in 2006—quickly distinguishing himself through his… Continue reading Police Week: Officer Jaja Hall
Bike (and SEPTA) to Work
The United States has invested very little in supporting trips by bicycle. And as a result less than 0.5% of the U.S. population commutes on two wheels every day. But… Continue reading Bike (and SEPTA) to Work
Police Week: Sergeant Melissa McKenna
Sergeant Melissa McKenna has proudly served with the SEPTA Transit Police Department for the past eight years. Her career began as a patrol officer where she served for three years… Continue reading Police Week: Sergeant Melissa McKenna
Ridership: April 2025
Average daily ridership in April 2025 was 750,678 unlinked passenger trips across all modes. System-wide ridership increased 6% from April 2024. On average there were 44,320 more trips per day in April 2025 compared to… Continue reading Ridership: April 2025
SEPTA’s Efficiency & Accountability Program Recognizes $91 Million in New Revenue & Savings
SEPTA Continues to Find Innovative Ways to Cut Expenses During Funding Crisis
PHILADELPHIA (May 14, 2025) – As SEPTA faces a $213 million budget deficit starting July 1, the Authority is committed to becoming a more cost effective, nimble and healthy organization… Continue reading SEPTA’s Efficiency & Accountability Program Recognizes $91 Million in New Revenue & Savings
Police Week: Officer Richard Donaldson
Officer Richard Donaldson has proudly served with the SEPTA Transit Police Department since October 2010. Over the course of his 15-year career he has contributed to several specialized units, including… Continue reading Police Week: Officer Richard Donaldson
Police Week: Officer Erick Garnett Jr.
Officer Erick Garnett Jr. is a proud and dedicated member of the SEPTA Transit Police Department—continuing a family legacy in law enforcement. His father served as a police officer in… Continue reading Police Week: Officer Erick Garnett Jr.
Friendly Reminders
Public transportation connects opposite corners of a city. It connects urban areas to rural areas (and all of the suburbs in between). It cuts down on congestion and drunk driving… Continue reading Friendly Reminders
‘Down the Track @ SEPTA’
Just in time for National Transportation Week (Monday, 5/11 thru Saturday, 5/17) and Global Accessibility Awareness Day (Thursday, 5/15) SEPTA has unveiled a new exhibit titled “Down the Track @… Continue reading ‘Down the Track @ SEPTA’
Less SEPTA, More Cars
SEPTA faces a $213 million budget deficit starting July 1, 2025. Without additional funding—such as in Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal—SEPTA will have to cut service by 45% and raise fares… Continue reading Less SEPTA, More Cars