Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
100 Full-Length Fare Gates to be Installed at Market-Frankford [L] & Broad Street [B] Line Stations
PHILADELPHIA (September 26, 2024) – Following a successful pilot at 69th Street Transit Center, SEPTA is expanding its program to combat fare evasion with full-length gates at nine additional stations.… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2024) – SEPTA is reminding customers that the Authority will reinstate parking fees with a phased approach beginning Monday, September 23. The SEPTA Park app is now… Continue reading SEPTA to Reinstate Parking Fees Beginning September 23
Proposed Spending Plan Maintains Current Service Levels & Contains No Fare Increases
SEPTA will hold public hearings April 20-24 throughout the five-county service region on the proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2017-2021 Financial Projections. SEPTA’s proposed Operating Budget… Continue reading SEPTA Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Public Hearings To Be Held Throughout Region April 20-24
Federal-and State-Funded Improvements Project to Be Complete in Fall 2015
SEPTA officially kicked off the West Terminal Improvements Project at 69th Street Transportation Center with a groundbreaking ceremony today. SEPTA General Manager Joseph Casey was joined by elected officials and… Continue reading SEPTA Breaks Ground on 69th Street West Terminal Renovations
Federal & State Officials, Business & Labor Leaders & Transportation Advocates Urge Action on Funding for Critical Transportation Infrastructure at Dilworth Park Event
With America’s public transportation, roads, bridges and rail systems in critical need of renewal, government officials, business and labor leaders, community groups and transportation advocates gathered at Dilworth Park today… Continue reading Stand Up 4 Transportation Rally Highlights Critical Needs
New SEPTA Regional Rail Line schedules will go into effect on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Highlights of the new schedule change include: Chestnut Hill West Due to a bridge improvement… Continue reading New SEPTA Regional Rail Line Schedules Go Into Effect Sunday, April 5th
SEPTA Warns Trespassing on Train Tracks is Illegal and a Potentially Fatal Decision
It can take a SEPTA train traveling 55 miles per hour more than a mile to come to a complete stop. “Our trains weigh approximately one million pounds. You can’t… Continue reading Tracks are for Trains!
Fiscal Year 2016 & 12-Year Plan Funds Long-Needed Improvements
SEPTA is moving forward with initiatives to renew critical infrastructure, replace aging portions of its fleet and expand capacity for growing ridership under its proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget… Continue reading SEPTA Capital Budget Proposal: Upgrade Critical Infrastructure, Enhance Customer Service & Expand Capacity
AFDI Ads May Run on Buses as Early as Next Week
A federal court judge presiding over a dispute between SEPTA and a group seeking to purchase advertising space on SEPTA vehicles has ruled that SEPTA must accept the ads, even… Continue reading SEPTA Will Not Appeal Recent Ruling Regarding Controversial Ads
Construction to Begin in Late 2016; Community & Passenger Feedback now Being Solicited
Members of SEPTA’s Design Team are scheduled to greet morning commuters at 15th Street Station on Wednesday, March 25th , with handouts and displays revealing brand-new renderings of the upcoming… Continue reading SEPTA Unveils 15th Street Station Renovation Project Renderings
Proposed Spending Plan Maintains Current Service Levels & Contains No Fare Increases
SEPTA today released its proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2017-2021 Financial Projections. The Authority will hold a series of public hearings on the spending plan throughout… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget; Public Hearings Throughout Region April 20-24
Passengers Encouraged to Say "Thanks" to All Operators, as Authority Celebrates Longest Serving
Have you thanked your transit operator recently? If not,here’s your chance to show your appreciation. Wednesday, March 18th is International Transit Driver Appreciation Day. Riders across the world are asked… Continue reading SEPTA Honors Operators on International Transit Driver Appreciation Day
SEPTA Expands Distracted Commuting Program with Bus Turn Alert Pilot Program
A new pilot program being launched by SEPTA today will audibly warn pedestrians in the vicinity of a bus when the vehicle is making a turn. The “Safe Turn Alert… Continue reading ‘Caution Bus Turning’
Proposals Aimed at Enhancing Customer Service & Improving Operating Efficiency
SEPTA will hold an open house tomorrow to begin a discussion with riders, stakeholders and the public regarding the Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Service Plan. Proposals include changes to some… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold Open House on Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Service Plan
