Category: SEPTA Blog

On March 29, 2023, SEPTA – in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia – held a dedication of the mural the Cloud in Your Teacup which took place on the 2100… Continue reading Cloud in Your Teacup Mural Dedication

SEPTA released its first Transformation Office Annual Progress Report on Tuesday, March 2, 2023. The report details the progress made in the first year of SEPTA’s Efficiency & Accountability (E&A)… Continue reading SEPTA Releases its First Transformation Office Annual Progress Report

On Thursday, March 23, 2023 – SEPTA awarded a contract to advance accessibility improvements on three subway stations. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. will do architectural, design, and construction-related services for… Continue reading SEPTA Awards Design Contract for Broad Street Line ADA Improvement Project

SEPTA is pausing the King of Prussia Rail project following further review of rising costs which have been exacerbated by inflation and high interest rates. The project is not recommended… Continue reading SEPTA Pauses KOP Rail Project

SEPTA is partnering with the City of Philadelphia and PennDOT to install red paint on the Market Street bus-only lanes from 20th to 15th Streets (eastbound) and Juniper to 6th… Continue reading SEPTA Partners with City & PennDOT to Install Red Bus Lanes on Market Street

Available in the official SEPTA App – SEPTA Key Tix is THE new and convenient way to pay for transit using your smartphone! Riders can use SEPTA Key Tix for… Continue reading SEPTA Key Tix: How To Guide

After a successful launch with large and medium-sized employers, SEPTA is expanding SEPTA Key Advantage. The authority is inviting all businesses in the region, including those with fewer than 50 employees, to… Continue reading SEPTA Key Advantage Expansion Continues

SEPTA is moving forward with the construction of the new Wissahickon Transportation Center which will enhance the customer experience at the busy bus station on Ridge Avenue. “This new, state-of-the-art… Continue reading SEPTA Moves Forward with Construction of Wissahickon Transportation Center

No two days are exactly alike for the dozens of outreach workers that fan out across the SEPTA system each day – seeking to connect vulnerable individuals with social services.… Continue reading A Day in the Life of an Outreach Worker

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… Continue reading Chris Deshields Recognized for His Heroism

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… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Purchase of 10 Fuel Cell Buses

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