Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Will be Coupled with Significant Service Cuts in Early 2025; Public Hearings at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Dec. 13
PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2024) – With no prospect of a statewide solution to help fund the everyday operating expenses of public transportation systems, SEPTA today announced a new fare increase… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Major Fare Increase Proposal for Jan. 1
New Data Shows Clearance Rate on Critical Incidents is 92%, Exceeding National Rates
PHILADELPHIA (October 24, 2024) – SEPTA had a 34% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023,… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 34% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through Third Quarter of 2024
SEPTA today announced the return of an enforcement program for quality-of-life violations as part of an effort to discourage incidents, focus on repeat offenders, and enhance the customer experience. Beginning… Continue reading SEPTA to Increase Fines & Penalties for Quality-of-Life Offenses
Project is First in Nation to Advance Using New FTA Program for Station ADA Overhauls
SEPTA today gathered with federal, state and local officials and other stakeholders at Erie Station to break ground on a new project that will make the Broad Street Line [B]… Continue reading SEPTA Breaks Ground on New Accessibility Project At Erie Station
SEPTA today announced the return of its iconic green and cream Presidents’ Conference Committee (PCC) Trolleys to Route 15, with service starting this Sunday, June 16. SEPTA officials celebrated this… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Return of Historic PCC Trolleys to Route 15
SEPTA Transit Police Efforts Earn Gold Award from American Public Transportation Association
SEPTA and the Transit Police Department have been recognized with the highest honor by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for efforts to improve the safety and security of customers… Continue reading SEPTA Receives Top National Honor for Efforts to Keep System Safe & Secure
‘Bus Revolution’ Will Now Move Toward Implementation; Changes Will Deliver More Reliable & Frequent Service Across SEPTA’s System
The SEPTA Board today voted to approve recommendations for the Authority’s first-ever comprehensive bus network redesign, previously known as “Bus Revolution.” SEPTA will now proceed to implement the plan, with… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Recommendations for New Bus Network
Event will feature Québec and the City of Philadelphia’s Advanced Green Technologies and Job-Creating Solutions
For the second year in a row the Québec government office in New York, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), and the City of Philadelphia, will partner on the second… Continue reading Philadelphia Hosts 2nd Smart and Sustainable Mobility Showcase
Riders Urged to Plan Trips & Purchase Fares Ahead of Time
SEPTA will provide free rides on the Broad Street Line [B] to registered runners of the Blue Cross Broad Street Run on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The free rides will… Continue reading SEPTA Offering Extra Service & Free Rides to Registered Runners for Broad Street Run
Goals: Ensure Equitable Access, Enhance Service Reliability & Frequency
SEPTA has released its final proposal for Bus Revolution, the Authority’s first-ever comprehensive bus network redesign, following an extensive community engagement effort this spring. To inform the updated plan, SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Final Bus Revolution Network Proposal
Today SEPTA officially retired its last bus fully powered by diesel fuel reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to the environment and a sustainable public transportation system. With the retirement of the… Continue reading SEPTA Retires Last Diesel Bus in Fleet
SEPTA today is marking a major milestone in the implementation of its new Metro wayfinding system, with the start of the implementation phase. In conjunction with this, the new letters… Continue reading SEPTA Starts Installation Phase Of New SEPTA Metro Wayfinding System
Authority provides update on sustainability goals
Today, SEPTA released its Sustainability Playbook which sets forth an ambitious vision, where the Authority ingrains environmental, social and economic best practices in its operations. “This plan demonstrates SEPTA’s continued… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Sustainability Playbook
Governor Shapiro's Proposed Historic Investment Would Avoid Service Cuts & Fare Increases
SEPTA is proposing a total budget of $2.6 billion for Fiscal Year 2025 – a $1.74 billion Operating Budget and $922.8 million Capital Budget. For the first time, the Authority’s… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budgets: Safe, Clean & Secure
