Chris Deshields Recognized for His Heroism
Bus Operator Chris Deshields is being hailed a hero for thwarting a carjacking while driving his Route 5 bus in Fishtown. On January 25, 2023 Deshields used his SEPTA bus to block… Continue reading Chris Deshields Recognized for His Heroism
SEPTA Board Approves Purchase of 10 Fuel Cell Buses
At their February 2023 meeting – the SEPTA Board approved a contract for the purchase of 10 fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) made in the United States by New Flyer of… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Purchase of 10 Fuel Cell Buses
SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Trolley Fleet
SEPTA today – Thursday, February 23, 2023 – awarded a contract to Alstom Transportation Inc. for the purchase of modern, fully ADA-compliant trolley vehicles to replace the Authority’s entire aging… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Trolley Fleet
Route 135 – It’s Official
SEPTA began operating Route 135, formerly Krapf Route A, in August 2021. The route operates between West Chester and Coatesville via Exton Square Mall. And marks an expansion of SEPTA’s service area within Chester… Continue reading Route 135 – It’s Official
Happy Almost 60!
February 18 is a significant day for public transportation in Southeastern Pennsylvania. On this day, fifty-nine years ago, SEPTA held its first organizational meeting which formed the beginnings of the transit system we… Continue reading Happy Almost 60!
SEPTA Key Partner Programs
To keep our region moving productively, SEPTA has developed a trio of cost-saving programs thoughtfully engineered for employers, colleges and universities, and social agencies. Each program offers unique benefits for both… Continue reading SEPTA Key Partner Programs
FY23 Capital Budget Virtual Open House
SEPTA is hosting a Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Virtual Open House on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 10AM to 12PM via Microsoft Teams. Meeting links will be posted here by Monday, February 20, 2023.… Continue reading FY23 Capital Budget Virtual Open House
SEPTA Welcomes Two New Chiefs
This month – SEPTA announced two new major hires at the Authority. Ronald Keele has been appointed as the Authority’s Chief Safety Officer and Emmanuella Myrthil is now appointed as… Continue reading SEPTA Welcomes Two New Chiefs
My Art Gives Me a Voice Mural
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, a new mural was dedicated in SEPTA’s Suburban Station by artist Lisa Kelley and artists from the Color Me Back program – a same-day work and pay program that… Continue reading My Art Gives Me a Voice Mural
Eagles & SEPTA to Help Reduce City’s Carbon Footprint Through New Partnership
The Philadelphia Eagles formally announced a partnership with SEPTA that is part of a strategic approach by both organizations to reduce congestion and improve air quality by promoting the environmental benefits of public… Continue reading Eagles & SEPTA to Help Reduce City’s Carbon Footprint Through New Partnership
Market-Frankford Line Painting Project
In November 2022 – we celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Frankford Elevated section of the Market-Frankford Line. We remain committed to this all-important line and this week – January 9,… Continue reading Market-Frankford Line Painting Project
SEPTA and Lightsource bp Progress Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Goals
A 25 megawatt solar project that is helping advance energy and sustainability priorities for SEPTA has reached commercial operation. The project is one of two solar farms that SEPTA and Lightsource… Continue reading SEPTA and Lightsource bp Progress Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Goals