SEPTA’s Lansdale Station Named to National Register of Historic Places
Lansdale Station – nestled along the Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail Line – is one of nine properties chosen for the nationwide register by the National Park Service. It is the 159th… Continue reading SEPTA’s Lansdale Station Named to National Register of Historic Places
SEPTA Unveils Historical Panels Honoring Norristown Icon Charles L. Blockson
Today, SEPTA unveiled new historical panels at Elm Street Station that pay tribute to Charles L. Blockson – a nationally recognized expert on the Underground Railroad, historian, author, and bibliophile.… Continue reading SEPTA Unveils Historical Panels Honoring Norristown Icon Charles L. Blockson
Over $1.6 Billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Announced
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration announced $1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, and states across the country to invest in 150 bus fleets… Continue reading Over $1.6 Billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Announced
SEPTA Celebrates Wawa Station Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
In celebration of service starting Sunday, August 21, 2022, SEPTA and Wawa leaders gathered with local officials and community members to cut the ribbon at the recently completed Wawa Station… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Wawa Station Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
SEPTA Honored by the American Public Transportation Association
On July 15, 2022, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) honored nine organizations – including SEPTA – and leaders with awards for their vision, leadership, and commitment to public transportation.… Continue reading SEPTA Honored by the American Public Transportation Association
Mural Arts Philadelphia & SEPTA Celebrate Two New Murals at Suburban Station
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, SEPTA, in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, debuted a series of murals in Suburban Station created by Mural Arts’ Color Me Back program. The murals… Continue reading Mural Arts Philadelphia & SEPTA Celebrate Two New Murals at Suburban Station
SEPTA Key Advantage Expansion Begins
After a successful launch [aka Phase I] with three introductory partners [Drexel University, Penn Medicine, and Wawa stores in the City of Philadelphia] – SEPTA is expanding SEPTA Key Advantage. Today, more than 15,000… Continue reading SEPTA Key Advantage Expansion Begins
SEPTA Joins City to Sign Equity in Infrastructure Pledge
On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, SEPTA General Manager/CEO Leslie Richards joined Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to sign the Pledge as part of the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP). EIP aims… Continue reading SEPTA Joins City to Sign Equity in Infrastructure Pledge
SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Operating & Capital Budgets
On Thursday, June 23, 2022, SEPTA’s Board approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2023, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. SEPTA’s fiscal year… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Operating & Capital Budgets
SEPTA One of Fifty Transit Agencies to Receive Grant Funding
Fifty transit agencies across 24 states will share $25 million to help restore and improve service that has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal… Continue reading SEPTA One of Fifty Transit Agencies to Receive Grant Funding