Mayor Kenney Signs Bill Allowing Camera-Based Parking Enforcement on SEPTA Vehicles
Today – Thursday, November 9, 2023 – Mayor Jim Kenney was joined by Councilmember Squilla, SEPTA General Manager/CEO Leslie Richards, Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Richard Lazer, and advocate groups… Continue reading Mayor Kenney Signs Bill Allowing Camera-Based Parking Enforcement on SEPTA Vehicles
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. For customers who are still… 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 Elevated officially opened… 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 create “slippery… 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 2023 compared to September 2022.… 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 funding… 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 studied… 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 and filmmaker Anula Shetty. Shetty is the inaugural… Continue reading Philly Daydreams: Stories In Transit