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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
Housing Premiums Could Go Down if SEPTA is Forced to Shrink System Due to Funding
Access to Regional Rail boosts property values across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, however, housing prices could take a downward turn if SEPTA is forced to shrink the transit… Continue reading Study: Regional Rail Access Boosts Property Values Throughout Region
SEPTA's Fifth Annual "Stop Hunger at Your Station" Food Drive Begins October 7
Autumn is here and with the cooler temperatures, one’s thoughts turn to harvest time and filling the cupboards for the holiday season and potentially harsh winter. While we are replenishing… Continue reading Help SEPTA Stock the Shelves
Ever wonder how long it would take you to wrap a 40′ foot bus in a full advertisement? The answer would be five to six hours, but only if you… Continue reading Timelapse video of SEPTA/Philabundance Food Drive Bus
In anticipation of the PA House voting on the transportation bill in Harrisburg, SEPTA General Manager Joe Casey & Assistant General Manager Jeffrey Knueppel spoke at the September Board Meeting,… Continue reading Video Presentation of Service Realignment Plan
Project Has Resulted In Fully Modernized Transit Hub In Strawberry Mansion
SEPTA gathered with local elected officials and community members in Strawberry Mansion today to celebrate the completion of reconstruction of the 33rd and Dauphin Bus Loop. The 33rd and Dauphin… Continue reading SEPTA Celebrates Completion of 33rd & Dauphin Bus Loop Reconstruction
Implementation of 10-Year Service Realignment Plan Would Begin in 2014
Without an infusion of funding for SEPTA’s backlog of critical state of good repair projects, the authority will have to significantly shrink the transit system over the next 10 years,… Continue reading SEPTA Details Plan to Shrink System Without State Funding Action
No fares or transfers needed for Broad Street Line Trips from 10a.m.-6p.m on Sept. 15
SEPTA has partnered with Miller Lite to provide free rides on the Broad Street Line for this Sunday’s Eagles Home Opener Game. From 10 am to 6 pm. On game… Continue reading Miller Lite sponsors Free Rides on the Broad Street Line, Sunday 9/15
Due to overhead wire work along SEPTA’s Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail Line, shuttle buses will replace train service on Saturdays and Sundays between Lansdale and Doylestown stations September 14-15, 21-22, 28-29,… Continue reading Weekend Shuttle Busing Scheduled Along SEPTA’s Lansdale/Doylestown Line
SEPTA-CSX Separation Project Will Enhance Both Passenger & Freight Services
SEPTA will receive a $10 million federal grant for a critical project that will improve safety and service on the West Trenton Regional Rail Line, members of the southeastern Pennsylvania… Continue reading Federal TIGER Grant to Fund Critical Improvements on West Trenton Line
Timetables for Certain Bus & Trolley Routes Will Be Adjusted for Seasonal Ridership Changes
SEPTA’s new transit schedules for fall 2013 go into effect on Sunday, Sept. 1. Most of these changes include minor timetable adjustments on bus and trolley routes designed to improve… Continue reading SEPTA Fall Transit Schedules Go Into Effect Sunday, September 1
Extra Trips on Subways, Trolleys; Additional Service on Several Regional Rail Lines
SEPTA is reminding music fans attending this weekend’s Made In America concert that public transit is the easiest way to get to and from the venue on the Benjamin Franklin… Continue reading SEPTA Transit Routes Ready for Made In America Concert
Website Helps Riders Find Fun Ways to 'SEPTA' Philly
“SEPTA is the vehicle, but the journey is yours.” The Authority’s trains, buses and trolleys transport people across the Philadelphia region, but where riders choose to go as they “SEPTA”… Continue reading SEPTA is the Vehicle, But the Journey is Yours
