SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion
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
SEPTA Enhances Safety Measures for New School Year
Increased Patrols and Coordination with Law Enforcement Aim to Ensure Student Safety
PHILADELPHIA (August 21, 2024) – SEPTA is implementing an enhanced safety plan for the 2024-2025 school year, continuing its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of students who rely… Continue reading SEPTA Enhances Safety Measures for New School Year
SEPTA Appoints New Cleaning & Safety Leadership Positions
PHILADELPHIA (August 21, 2024) – SEPTA today announced the appointment of two newly-created positions that demonstrate the Authority’s commitment to making SEPTA safer, cleaner, and more secure. Robert “Bob” Brown… Continue reading SEPTA Appoints New Cleaning & Safety Leadership Positions
SEPTA Announces Additional Safety Initiatives in Conjunction With FTA Recommendations
FTA’s Recommendations Will Advance the Work Already Underway to Address Key Safety & Security, Staffing, Training & Operational Practices & Procedural Issues
PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2024) – SEPTA today announced that it will implement additional initiatives and a series of corrective action plans (CAPs) in response to a recent Safety Management Inspection… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Additional Safety Initiatives in Conjunction With FTA Recommendations
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2024 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 12-29
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2024 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA Trolley Routes 10 [T1], 34… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2024 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 12-29
SEPTA Reports 37% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through First Half of 2024
SEPTA had a 37% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to new data released today… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 37% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through First Half of 2024
SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budgets: Safe, Clean & Secure
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2025, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. SEPTA’s total budget is $2.6 billion for… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budgets: Safe, Clean & Secure
SEPTA to Increase Fines & Penalties for Quality-of-Life Offenses
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
SEPTA Receives Top National Honor for Efforts to Keep System Safe & Secure
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
SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budgets: Safe, Clean & Secure
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
SEPTA Reports 45% Year-Over-Year Decrease in Serious Crimes on the System
First Quarter Report Shows Significant Progress with Assaults, Robberies & Other Incidents
SEPTA had a 45% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the First Quarter 2024… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 45% Year-Over-Year Decrease in Serious Crimes on the System
SEPTA Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
Elisa Cunningham Committed to Enhancing the Customer Experience With Innovative Technology
SEPTA today announced that Elisa Cunningham has been appointed as the Authority’s Chief Technology Officer. Cunningham will report to SEPTA CEO and General Manager Leslie S. Richards. The Chief Technology… Continue reading SEPTA Appoints New Chief Technology Officer