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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

SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion at 9 Additional Stations

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 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 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 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

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