PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2026) – SEPTA’s Office of Business Advancement & Engagement (OBAE) will host a free workshop during Philadelphia’s upcoming Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week. SEPTA is encouraging interested… Continue reading SEPTA to Host Economic Development Workshop for Small Businesses
Category: Press Releases
Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University and SEPTA have partnered to provide Temple students with free SEPTA access between Cecil B. Moore South Station and NRG Station for all Temple football home… Continue reading Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Operating & Capital Budgets
Five-Year Strategic Plan & New Contract for Transit Police Passed
PHILADELPHIA (June 25, 2026) – SEPTA’s Board today approved a total budget of $2.7 billion for Fiscal Year 2027 – a $1.84 billion Operating Budget and $920.7 million Capital Budget.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Operating & Capital Budgets
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SEPTA and FOTP Announce Tentative Contract Agreement for Transit Police Officers
PHILADELPHIA (June 17, 2026) – SEPTA and the Fraternal Order of Transit Police (FOTP) Lodge #109 today announced a tentative agreement on a new contract for Transit Police officers, averting… Continue reading SEPTA and FOTP Announce Tentative Contract Agreement for Transit Police Officers
SEPTA Engaging Potential Developers About Mixed-Use Development at Germantown Station
Requests for Information (RFI) Process Advances Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Initiative
PHILADELPHIA (June 15, 2026) – SEPTA is seeking Requests for Information (RFIs) relating to development at Germantown Station, a Regional Rail station on the Chestnut Hill East Line. The station… Continue reading SEPTA Engaging Potential Developers About Mixed-Use Development at Germantown Station
SEPTA Announces Infrastructure Improvements & Preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026™
PHILADELPHIA (June 10, 2026) – SEPTA today announced its infrastructure improvements at NRG Station and other key locations in preparation for the thousands of FIFA World Cup fans expected to… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Infrastructure Improvements & Preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026™
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SEPTA Announces Reopening of South Broad Concourse
Underground Corridor Connects 15th St/City Hall to Walnut-Locust Station; Will Reduce Street-Level Congestion During Summer Events
PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2026) – Today SEPTA announced the reopening of the South Broad Concourse, the underground corridor that connects 15th St/City Hall stations to Walnut-Locust Station. Starting today, the… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Reopening of South Broad Concourse
SEPTA Board Approves Annual Service Plan
New Bus Network Process Will Move Toward Phase 1 Implementation Later this Summer; Changes will Deliver More Reliable & Frequent Service Across SEPTA’s System
PHILADELPHIA (May 28, 2026) – The SEPTA Board today voted to approve the Fiscal Year 27 Annual Service Plan (ASP), including the first three phases of implementation for the Authority’s… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Annual Service Plan
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SEPTA Installs First Real-Time Arrival Display at Bus Stop
Accessible, Solar-Powered Digital Displays Respond to Rider Feedback & Prepare for 2026 Events
PHILADELPHIA (May 27, 2026) – Today SEPTA deployed its first digital real-time arrival display at a bus stop in South Philadelphia, as part of a pilot program to bring more… Continue reading SEPTA Installs First Real-Time Arrival Display at Bus Stop
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SEPTA Releases Service Plan for FIFA World Cup 2026™
Additional B Trains & Free Rides Home From NRG Station; Overnight Service on B & L Lines
PHILADELPHIA (May 18, 2026) – SEPTA is preparing to welcome FIFA World Cup fans to Philadelphia and the region by providing additional service for the six matches, as well as… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Service Plan for FIFA World Cup 2026™
SEPTA Launches Multi-Rider Feature for Contactless Payments
Riders on All Modes Can Tap Up to Five Times; Promotes Efficient Travel for 2026 Events
PHILADELPHIA (May 7, 2026) – SEPTA is launching its multi-rider feature for contactless payments starting on Friday, May 8. This means customers on all modes – buses, subways, trolleys, and… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Multi-Rider Feature for Contactless Payments
SEPTA Announces Winner of Earth Day Sustainability Award
Wissahickon Transit Center Recognized for advancing SEPTA’s sustainability playbook by reducing energy costs, managing stormwater runoff and supporting biodiversity
PHILADELPHIA (April 28, 2026) – Today SEPTA’s Office of Sustainability announced the winner of its annual Earth Day Sustainability Awards with the honor going to the recently-opened new Wissahickon Transit… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Winner of Earth Day Sustainability Award
Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
Serious Crime Down 30%; Full-Height Gates & Targeted Enforcement Reducing Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (April 21, 2026) – As SEPTA continues to build on its efforts to enhance safety and security on the system, SEPTA Transit Police reported a 30% reduction in serious… Continue reading Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows
SEPTA Celebrates New Ardmore Station with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Station Now Fully Accessible with Elevators, Ramps & High-Level Platforms
ARDMORE, PA. (April 10, 2026) – SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to cut the ribbon at the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates New Ardmore Station with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony