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
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
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
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