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
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen Receives Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Swen’s vest was… Continue reading SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen Receives Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen to Receive Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Swen’s vest… Continue reading SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen to Receive Body Armor Donation
SEPTA Prepares for Slippery Rail Season: Crews to Perform Nightly Cleaning
Riders Asked to Plan for Possible Delays on Regional Rail
SEPTA is preparing for slippery rail season, and the Authority is asking Regional Rail customers to plan for possible delays, especially during wet and windy weather. Slippery rail is a… Continue reading SEPTA Prepares for Slippery Rail Season: Crews to Perform Nightly Cleaning
SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study
Average of 4,000 Violations Per Week Recorded by Just Seven Buses Along Two Routes
SEPTA recorded an average of 4,000 weekly violations along two bus routes that were studied as part of an AI camera-assisted pilot program conducted over the spring and early summer.… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Findings of AI Camera-Assisted Bus Lane Enforcement Study
SEPTA Safety Stand Down for Entire Workforce Begins Monday, Aug. 14
Customers Will Experience Some Service Delays Due to Employees Attending Mandatory Class; Starts Monday with Bus & Trolley Operators, Continues for Entire Workforce Over Next Two Months
SEPTA is advising bus and trolley customers to expect delays across the system starting on Monday, Aug. 14, as the Authority begins safety reinforcement training for all employees. This follows… Continue reading SEPTA Safety Stand Down for Entire Workforce Begins Monday, Aug. 14
SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Operating & Capital Budgets
Fiscal Cliff Rapidly Approaching as Federal COVID Funds Run Out; State Assistance Needed to Avoid Significant Service Cuts & Large Fare Increases
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2024, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. This will be the last budget year… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2024 Operating & Capital Budgets
SEPTA Working to Serve Additional Customers After I-95 Collapse
Please Check Website, App & Social Media for Latest Updates
The collapse of I-95 in Philadelphia this morning will have a tremendous impact on the region’s transportation network. SEPTA is working with City, state and federal officials to support travel… Continue reading SEPTA Working to Serve Additional Customers After I-95 Collapse
SEPTA Partners with AI Developer for Camera-Assisted Transit Pilot
Hayden AI Technology will Help SEPTA Identify Trouble Spots in Bus Lanes and at Transit Stops
SEPTA is partnering with a leading AI technology company for a camera-assisted bus lane and stop technology pilot on Bus Routes 21 and 42. The camera system is mounted inside… Continue reading SEPTA Partners with AI Developer for Camera-Assisted Transit Pilot
SEPTA Announces Appointment of Transit Police Chief
Acting Police Chief & 29-Year Law Enforcement Veteran Charles Lawson Promoted
SEPTA today announced that Charles “Chuck” Lawson has been appointed as the Chief of SEPTA Transit Police, effective Sunday, May 14. Lawson had been serving as Acting Police Chief since… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Appointment of Transit Police Chief
Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft after Investigation by SEPTA Office of Inspector General
Christopher D. Hansen Used False ID & Credentials to Seek Position with the OIG
A man has been sentenced to 18 months of probation for lying about his identity and falsifying his credentials while interviewing for a job with SEPTA’s Office of Inspector General… Continue reading Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft after Investigation by SEPTA Office of Inspector General