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
SEPTA Running Extra Service for Broad Street Run
Run Participants Ride free w/official bib; detours planned
PHILADELPHIA (April 30, 2025) – SEPTA is ready for the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run this Sunday, May 4 with extra service and free rides for registered participants on… Continue reading SEPTA Running Extra Service for Broad Street Run
National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month. National Bike Month is celebrated in communities from coast to coast and incorporates several events including National Bike to Work Week (5/12 thru 5/18) and National… Continue reading National Bike Month
Avoid Card Clash
Contactless ways to pay are here and we recommend you always tap your card—not your wallet—when riding SEPTA. Here’s why: card clash. Card clash happens when two or more contactless payment cards are simultaneously… Continue reading Avoid Card Clash
Airport Line Turns 40 🎂
SEPTA’s Airport Line was established on April 28, 1985—which makes Monday, April 28, 2025 its 40th birthday! The Airport Line runs every 30 minutes from 5AM to midnight on weekdays… Continue reading Airport Line Turns 40 🎂