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!
September 2023 Ridership Trends
System-wide ridership in September was 64% of pre-COVID September 2019 ridership. System-wide ridership increased 13% from September 2022. On average there were approximately 77,893 more riders per day in September… Continue reading September 2023 Ridership Trends
Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
Today – October 13, 2023 – President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced seven regional clean hydrogen hubs that were selected to receive $7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law… Continue reading Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs
SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study
On October 12, 2023 – SEPTA released findings of a recent AI camera-assisted bus lane enforcement study. An average of 4,000 weekly violations along two bus routes were recorded and… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study
City Announces Progress of New Zero Fare Two-Year Pilot Program
This week City officials and program partners provided an update and additional information about Zero Fare, a new City-funded transit access pilot program that uses automatic enrollment to eliminate barriers for residents… Continue reading City Announces Progress of New Zero Fare Two-Year Pilot Program
Philly Daydreams: Stories In Transit
On Thursday, October 5, 2023 – Forman Arts Initiative (FAI) and Mural Arts debuted Philly Daydreams: Stories In Transit – a new augmented reality public art project by Indian-American artist… Continue reading Philly Daydreams: Stories In Transit
Sparking Connections to Ignite Success
In conjunction with City of Philadelphia’s 39th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week – SEPTA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Office is hosting an in-person workshop and networking event on… Continue reading Sparking Connections to Ignite Success