Slippery Rail Season: Information & Safety Tips for Riders
What is Slippery Rail Season? Slippery Rail is a condition that occurs when falling leaves, crushed by passing vehicles, deposit a residue on the tracks. This coating decreases the friction… Continue reading Slippery Rail Season: Information & Safety Tips for Riders
SEPTA Reports 34% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through Third Quarter of 2024
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
SCOPE & Drexel Partnership
SEPTA’s SCOPE (Safety, Cleaning, Ownership, Partnership, and Engagement) program proudly welcomed its largest cohort (21 participants) of Drexel University College of Medicine students on September 30, 2024. Among them are… Continue reading SCOPE & Drexel Partnership
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