SEPTA Board Votes to Reappoint Leslie S. Richards as General Manager & CEO
New Four-Year Contract Continues Through January 2027
SEPTA today announced the reappointment of Leslie S. Richards as the Authority’s General Manager and CEO. The SEPTA Board and Richards agreed to terms on a four-year contract that runs… Continue reading SEPTA Board Votes to Reappoint Leslie S. Richards as General Manager & CEO
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 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
SEPTA Board Approves ZeroEyes Artificial Intelligence Gun Detection Pilot Program
First Transit Agency to Adopt A.I. Technology; Adds Another Layer of Security to SEPTA’s Extensive Camera Network
ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) today… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves ZeroEyes Artificial Intelligence Gun Detection Pilot Program
SEPTA Board Advances Two Major Initiatives: KOP Rail and Trolley Modernization
Property Acquisition Process to Begin for Norristown High Speed Line Extension, New Trolley Facility
The SEPTA Board today approved measures that will allow for significant advances to two major initiatives of SEPTA Forward, the Authority’s Strategic Plan – King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail)… Continue reading SEPTA Board Advances Two Major Initiatives: KOP Rail and Trolley Modernization
SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2023, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. SEPTA’s fiscal year covers the 12-month period… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget and 12-Year Program
Record-breaking Plan Invests in Core Infrastructure & Transformation to Lifestyle Network
SEPTA today released its proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget and 12-Year Program. The proposed Capital Budget is a record-breaking plan – the first to break the billion-dollar mark, while… Continue reading SEPTA Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget and 12-Year Program
SEPTA Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget: No Fare Increases, New Investments
Plan Would Provide New Fare Products to Boost Ridership Post-COVID
SEPTA today released a proposed $1.61 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. This proposal includes fare enhancements designed to boost ridership post-COVID and allows for the expansion of SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget: No Fare Increases, New Investments
SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Invest New Federal Infrastructure Funds
Amended FY 2022 Capital Budget Immediately Adds $95 Million for Critical Improvement Projects
SEPTA’s Board today approved an amended Capital Budget for the current fiscal year to add approximately $95 million in funding that has been made available through the recently enacted federal… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Plan to Invest New Federal Infrastructure Funds
SEPTA Board Approves New Program to Promote Safety on the System
"Guides" Will Serve as Ambassadors to Assist & Educate Riders on Rules for Riding
SEPTA’s Board today approved a new program that will add “Guides” to serve as ambassadors on the system. Up to 88 guides will be assigned to stations and vehicles along… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves New Program to Promote Safety on the System
SEPTA Board Approves Measures to Add More Social Outreach Workers
Will Bolster Efforts to Connect Members of the Vulnerable Population to Resources
SEPTA’s Board today approved measures that will bolster the authority’s efforts to assist members of the vulnerable population who take refuge on the system. Under contracts approved today, SEPTA will… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Measures to Add More Social Outreach Workers
SEPTA Board Approves Operating & Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2022, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. SEPTA’s fiscal year covers the 12-month period… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Operating & Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022