City Council Hearing 2026 Preparedness
On Monday, April 14, 2025 SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott Sauer, SEPTA Program Manager for 2026 Special Events Shakirah Smith, and SEPTA Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson testified before the City… Continue reading City Council Hearing 2026 Preparedness
PPA, SEPTA & OTIS Team Up to Launch Automated Bus Camera Enforcement Initiative
The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) and SEPTA have teamed up with the City’s OTIS (Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Systems) to fight congestion and improve safety on city streets under the… Continue reading PPA, SEPTA & OTIS Team Up to Launch Automated Bus Camera Enforcement Initiative
District of the Year Award
The SEPTAcular District of the Year award was established in 2017 to recognize the district with the highest number of employee commendations relative to the number of operators. Over the… Continue reading District of the Year Award
Philly PHLASH Returns With Weekend Service
Established 31 years ago in 1994 the Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop is a visitor-friendly public transit service that stops at some of Philly’s most popular tourist attractions. It’s ideal for anyone… Continue reading Philly PHLASH Returns With Weekend Service
The Return of Franklin Square Station
For the first time since 1979 PATCO trains will stop below historic Franklin Square with the reopening of the Franklin Square Station on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The station—located at 7th & Race… Continue reading The Return of Franklin Square Station
Earth Month 2025
The “State of the Global Climate” report released in March 2025 states our world has just experienced its hottest decade. In fact 2024 was the hottest since record-keeping began according to the… Continue reading Earth Month 2025
Take a Walk Through the Strollin’ Colon!
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know colon cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women? And that regular screening should begin for most people… Continue reading Take a Walk Through the Strollin’ Colon!
World Theatre Day
March 27 is World Theatre Day! And there’s no better way to celebrate than seeing some local theater! And your SEPTA Key card isn’t just your way to go to… Continue reading World Theatre Day
Ridership: February 2025
Average daily ridership in February 2025 was 753,937 unlinked passenger trips across all modes. System-wide ridership in February 2025 increased 8% from February 2024. On average there were 55,634 more… Continue reading Ridership: February 2025
Transit Employee Appreciation Day
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 is Transit Employee Appreciation Day. When it comes to getting people where they need to go—transit employees can all agree—teamwork makes the dream work. Let’s face… Continue reading Transit Employee Appreciation Day
SEPTA x Amberella
Amberella is a renowned street artist based in Philadelphia celebrated for her iconic heart-shaped designs and impactful messages. Her work typically features wheatpaste and vibrant neon heart designs that emerge… Continue reading SEPTA x Amberella
SEPTA Board Reelects Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr. as Board Chair & Chester County Commissioner Marian D. Moskowitz as Vice Chair
On Thursday, February 27, 2025 SEPTA Board members voted unanimously to reelect Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. as Board Chair and Chester County Commissioner Marian D. Moskowitz as Vice Chair. Lawrence… Continue reading SEPTA Board Reelects Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr. as Board Chair & Chester County Commissioner Marian D. Moskowitz as Vice Chair