1,206 Pinwheels to Honor 1,206 Montgomery County Children
This April, Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center has partnered with SEPTA to ‘plant’ 1,206 pinwheels at the Norristown Transportation Center in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mission Kids’… Continue reading 1,206 Pinwheels to Honor 1,206 Montgomery County Children
SEPTA Releases its First Transformation Office Annual Progress Report
Efficiency & Accountability Program Recognized $38.3 Million in Benefits in First Year
SEPTA today released its first Transformation Office Annual Progress Report. The report details the progress made in the first year of the Efficiency & Accountability (E&A) Program, a systematic approach… Continue reading SEPTA Releases its First Transformation Office Annual Progress Report
SEPTA Awards Design Contract for Broad Street Line ADA Improvement Project
Project Will Deliver Full Accessibility at Lombard-South, Ellsworth-Federal & Chinatown Stations
SEPTA today awarded a contract to advance accessibility improvements on three subway stations. Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. will do architectural, design and construction-related services for the Lombard-South and Ellsworth-Federal Stations… Continue reading SEPTA Awards Design Contract for Broad Street Line ADA Improvement Project
SEPTA Pauses King of Prussia Rail Project
Rising Costs Exacerbated by Inflation & High Interest Rates; Project is Not Recommended for Federal New Starts Funding in Fiscal Year 2024
SEPTA is pausing the King of Prussia Rail project following further review of rising costs, which have been exacerbated by inflation and high interest rates. The project is not recommended… Continue reading SEPTA Pauses King of Prussia Rail Project
SEPTA Partners with City & PennDOT to Install Red Bus Lanes on Market Street
Historic Investment in SEPTA’s Bus Infrastructure, Part of ‘Bus Revolution’ to Improve Service Reliability
SEPTA is partnering with the City of Philadelphia and PennDOT to install red paint on the Market Street bus-only lanes from 20th to 15th Streets (eastbound) and Juniper to 6th… Continue reading SEPTA Partners with City & PennDOT to Install Red Bus Lanes on Market Street
SEPTA Key Advantage Institutional Pass Program Expansion Continues
Application Now Open to All Employers, Including Small Businesses
After a successful launch with large and medium-sized employers, SEPTA is expanding its institutional pass program, called “SEPTA Key Advantage”. The Authority is inviting all businesses in the region, including… Continue reading SEPTA Key Advantage Institutional Pass Program Expansion Continues
SEPTA Moves Forward with Construction of Wissahickon Transportation Center
New Transit Hub to Improve Bus Service in Northwest Philadelphia
SEPTA is moving forward with the construction of the new Wissahickon Transportation Center, which will enhance the customer experience at the busy bus station on Ridge Avenue. “This new, state-of-the-art… Continue reading SEPTA Moves Forward with Construction of Wissahickon Transportation Center
SEPTA Ready for Philadelphia Flower Show Return to Pennsylvania Convention Center
Extra Service to Run on Regional Rail; Convenient Connections from Subway, Bus & Trolley
For the first time in two years, the Philadelphia Flower Show is returning to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and SEPTA can help showgoers welcome spring and experience “The Garden Electric.”… Continue reading SEPTA Ready for Philadelphia Flower Show Return to Pennsylvania Convention Center
SEPTA Board Approves Purchase of 10 Fuel Cell Buses
Part of SEPTA’s Zero Emission Bus Initiative; Pilot Program to Start in Late 2024
The SEPTA Board this month approved a contract for the purchase of 10 fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs), made in the United States by New Flyer of America. The purchase… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Purchase of 10 Fuel Cell Buses
SEPTA Announces City and Suburban Transit Schedule Changes Starting Sunday, February 26
Changes include expanded service for Route 135 in Chester County
On Sunday, February 26, and Monday, February 27, City and Suburban transit service changes will be in effect. This includes expanded service for Bus Route 135 in Chester County. Enhanced… Continue reading SEPTA Announces City and Suburban Transit Schedule Changes Starting Sunday, February 26
SEPTA Awards Contract for King of Prussia Rail Final Design
Major Milestone for Project to Connect Center City, University City & KOP
SEPTA today awarded a consultant contract to HNTB Corporation for the final design phase of the King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) Project. This marks another major milestone for the… Continue reading SEPTA Awards Contract for King of Prussia Rail Final Design
SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Trolley Fleet
Major Milestone for Trolley Modernization Program that will Deliver Full Accessibility for Customers
SEPTA today awarded a contract to Alstom Transportation Inc. for the purchase of modern, fully ADA-compliant trolley vehicles to replace the Authority’s entire aging fleet of trolleys. This represents a… Continue reading SEPTA Board Awards Contract for Purchase of New Trolley Fleet