SEPTA
SEPTA provides public transportation in Philadelphia, offering buses, trains, trolleys, and subways that connect the city and surrounding suburbs quickly and affordably.
Customer service: 1 (215) 580-7800
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Proposed SEPTA Cuts Could Lead to Traffic Headaches for Drivers
If SEPTA follows through with its proposed cuts to nearly half its transit service, around 275,000 more cars could flood the region’s interstates and highways…
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Survey Says! Businesses Overwhelmingly Support Reestablishing Rail Service to West Chester
A new survey has found that borough businesses overwhelmingly support restoring passenger rail service to West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. …
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Buyers of Fishtown Property Unveil Conversion Plans After $1.7 Million Acquisition
The buyers of a Fishtown property, which has three buildings next to SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line, plan to convert the existing hotel into apartments and replace…
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Business Leaders Sound Alarm on SEPTA’s Potential Elimination of Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line
Business leaders are sounding the alarm over the potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line, which are part of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts, writes…
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs,…
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Alterra Property Group Plans to Develop 300-Unit Apartment Building on SEPTA Land in Conshohocken
Alterra Property Group is planning to develop a 300-unit apartment building on SEPTA land in Conshohocken, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lot…
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Could Schuylkill Expressway Tolling Be Solution Toward Funding SEPTA, Easing Congestion?
Following New York City’s successful congestion pricing model, tolls on the Schuylkill Expressway could help fund SEPTA and reduce congestion here, writes Sandy Smith for…
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Alba Martinez to Step Down as Philadelphia Commerce Director, Effective May 1
Alba Martinez is set to resign from her role as Philadelphia Commerce Director in May after 16 months in her role, writes Sean Collins Walsh…
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GVF’s 2024 Annual Report Rolls Out Big Gains in Transit, Bike Safety, and Community Impact
The GVF released their 2024 Annual Report, highlighting their commitment of driving change through smart, community-focused transportation solutions across the region. This year’s report reflects…
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Philadelphia Region Among Cities with Most AI Job Openings
The Philadelphia metropolitan area ranked at No. 11 in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for…
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New Hulu Series, ‘Deli Boys’ is Set in Philadelphia and Features Several Local References
Deli Boys, a new Hulu series that just recently premiered on March 6, features a fictional Philadelphia deli that is inspired by a real one…
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Philly to Launch New Pilot Program to Help Improve Bus Speed, Reliability
Philadelphia is currently in the process of preparing to launch a new pilot program that uses technology that would give SEPTA buses at traffic signals,…
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Philadelphia Parking Authority to Begin New AI-Influenced Ticketing System in May
Starting in May, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will start using AI-powered cameras to start generating tickets for cars parked in bus lanes throughout the city,…
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Philadelphia’s First Outdoor Pickleball and Padel Club to Launch This Spring
This spring, Philadelphia will debut its first outdoor sports complex featuring both pickleball and padel courts, located near Temple University, writes John George for the…
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Roosevelt Boulevard Town Hall Explores Potential Options for City’s Second-Most-Dangerous Road, Sparks Questions
The City of Philadelphia, PennDOT, and SEPTA organized a virtual town hall meeting last week to present six options that are currently being considered for…
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Philadelphia Now Has a New Thematic District in the Northwest
The Philadelphia Historical Commission recently voted to approve the creation of a new thematic district in Northwest Philadelphia, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The new…
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South Philly Politics Hub, Event Space Galdo’s Catering Sold to SEPTA for $3.34M
Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment, which has been a South Philadelphia staple for the last 25 years, has been sold to SEPTA for $3.34 million, writes…
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Roosevelt Boulevard Subway: A Pricey Project With Big Payoff
While PennDOT attached a hefty price tag to the Roosevelt Boulevard subway, none of the alternatives studied offered comparable ridership growth or congestion relief, writes…
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