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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
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
Discount Flower Show Tickets Available at SEPTA Sales Offices
And the award for best travel option to the 2015 Philadelphia International Flower Show goes to…SEPTA. This year, the Flower Show will “Celebrate the Movies,” inspired by the films of… Continue reading SEPTA is Your Ticket to the ‘Movies’: The 2015 Philadelphia International Flower Show
Adjustments Include Major Route and Boarding Changes for Bus Riders In Southwest Philadelphia and Delaware County
Spring Schedule Changes go into effect on SEPTA’s City and Suburban Bus, Subway and Trolley Lines beginning on Sunday, February 8, 2015. While most schedule changes address minor running time… Continue reading Spring 2015 Schedule Changes Begin on Sunday, February 8, 2015
Customers Urged To Check For Possible Service Disruptions
The winter storm moving into the region tonight is expected to bring snowy conditions that could impact SEPTA services on all modes of travel throughout the transit system. If the… Continue reading SEPTA Winter Storm Service Plan for January 26-27
