SEPTA GM/CEO Joins White House Roundtable on Clean Buses
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – the White House and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in coordination with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) convened a roundtable discussion focused on… Continue reading SEPTA GM/CEO Joins White House Roundtable on Clean Buses
Black History Month 2024
Philadelphia has long been known as an important center for African American history and culture. This was true in the 18th century when Philadelphia had the largest free black population… Continue reading Black History Month 2024
SEPTA Capital Budget Open House
SEPTA is hosting a Capital Budget Open House – with two sessions – on Wednesday February 21, 2024. The first session will be held virtually using Webex from 10AM to… Continue reading SEPTA Capital Budget Open House
Transit Equity Week
This week is Transit Equity Week. Transit Equity means improved service frequency and reliability, accessible vehicles and stations, and a clean and easy-to-understand transit system. Rosa Parks refusal to relinquish her… Continue reading Transit Equity Week
Happy 60th Birthday SEPTA! Part 2
Our month-long celebration of SEPTA’s 60th birthday continues! Today – we’re talking about SEPTA’s home base! Above you can see a before and after of 12th & Market Street in… Continue reading Happy 60th Birthday SEPTA! Part 2
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen Received Body Armor Donation
The Transit Police K-9 unit comprises various dog breeds that work tirelessly to detect explosives on our transit system. These brave dogs quickly respond to reports of unattended bags and… Continue reading SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen Received Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Celebrates Black History Month
On February, 5, 2024, SEPTA celebrated Black History Month by honoring four African American activists that played a key part in the transportation industry and social change. The event was… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Black History Month
Happy 60th Birthday SEPTA!
February 18 is a significant day for public transportation in Southeastern Pennsylvania! On that day – sixty years ago – SEPTA held its first organizational meeting which formed the beginnings… Continue reading Happy 60th Birthday SEPTA!
Ticket Sales Windows Closing
A large majority of Regional Rail riders use SEPTA Key cards loaded with either passes (TrailPass, TransPass+, FleX Pass) or Travel Wallet (pay as you go). In addition – riders… Continue reading Ticket Sales Windows Closing
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Human trafficking is a crime that is often hidden in plain sight and is a modern form of slavery with nearly 25 million victims worldwide – including in the United… Continue reading Human Trafficking Awareness Month
SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with FOTP Lodge 109
On Thursday, December 21, 2023 – The SEPTA Board approved the new contract between SEPTA and FOTP Lodge 109 which covers approximately 170 SEPTA Transit Police Officers. Union members voted… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with FOTP Lodge 109
2023 Revisited
A quick look back at some of the highlights and honorable mentions from 2023. January In January – SEPTA partnered with ENON Tabernacle Baptist Church and the Salvation Army Eastern… Continue reading 2023 Revisited