Swarthmore/UPass First Month Results
It’s our pleasure to announce the first month of results from SEPTA’s Key Advantage UPass program – currently in use at Swarthmore College. The program is a universal benefit for… Continue reading Swarthmore/UPass First Month Results
October 2023 Ridership Trends
System-wide ridership in October was 67% of pre-COVID October 2019 ridership: System-wide ridership increased 16% from October 2022. On average there were approximately 96,842 more riders per day in October… Continue reading October 2023 Ridership Trends
SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
Today – Thursday, November 16, 2023 – SEPTA’s Board approved the new contracts between SEPTA and TWU Local 234 – covering employees in the City, Suburban, and Frontier Transit Divisions.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Two Year Anniversary
This month marks two years since the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It was officially signed November 15, 2021. Funding from this historic law is helping SEPTA to invest… Continue reading Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Two Year Anniversary
SEPTA Celebrates Conshohocken Station Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Today – Thursday, November 9 2023 – SEPTA gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Conshohocken Station on the Manayunk/Norristown Line Service to… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Conshohocken Station Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Mayor Kenney Signs Bill Allowing Camera-Based Parking Enforcement on SEPTA Vehicles
Today – Thursday, November 9, 2023 – Mayor Jim Kenney was joined by Councilmember Squilla, SEPTA General Manager/CEO Leslie Richards, Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Richard Lazer, and advocate groups… Continue reading Mayor Kenney Signs Bill Allowing Camera-Based Parking Enforcement on SEPTA Vehicles
SCOPE Program
Each day, more than a thousand individuals experience homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties – many of these individuals end up seeking shelter on… Continue reading SCOPE Program
Game Over – Tokens!
In April 2018 – we said Ta, Ta to token sales. Now we’re saying Goodbye, Farewell to tokens all together. On December 31, 2023 – SEPTA will permanently retire tokens.… Continue reading Game Over – Tokens!
The Frankford Elevated
On November 10, 2022 – SEPTA recognized the 100th Anniversary of the Frankford section of the Market-Frankford Line via a celebration and press conference at Frankford Transportation Center. The Frankford… Continue reading The Frankford Elevated
SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
SEPTA today – October 27, 2023 – announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with TWU Local 234 on a new contract for employees in the City, Suburban, and… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Tentative Contract Agreement with TWU Local 234
100 Years Ago – The Trackless Trolley Was The Most Philly Way To Go!
Known to the rest of the world as trolley buses – Philadelphia was the first city to regularly operate “trackless trolleys”. Trackless trolleys combine the best features of trolleys (minimal… Continue reading 100 Years Ago – The Trackless Trolley Was The Most Philly Way To Go!
Slippery Rail Season is Upon Us!
As you’re looking out your train or trolley window admiring autumn’s vivid leaf colors – SEPTA crews are also closely watching Mother Nature’s handiwork and the falling leaves 🍂 that… Continue reading Slippery Rail Season is Upon Us!