Tag: SEPTA
SEPTA is building a parking garage for 69th Street Station’s 35,000 daily riders
Construction on the $37 million three-story garage should begin by summer 2020 and last about 18 months.
5 years ago
As congestion worsens in Philly, car-related emissions spike
Philadelphia’s congestion problem is growing on the streets and in the air.
5 years ago
Too loud, too bad: SEPTA doesn’t enforce ban on playing music without headphones
SEPTA’s policy on loud music is that it is officially prohibited on transit. But SEPTA Police doesn’t actively enforce against the violation.
5 years ago
SEPTA: Fuel costs are down thanks to hybrid buses
The continued push to expand its low-emissions fleet helped SEPTA save about $300,000 in fuel costs.
5 years ago
Accessible for all is the mantra of Paoli rail station after $48M remake
SEPTA, Amtrak, PennDOT, and the Federal Transit Administration joined forces to complete a $48 million initiative to put Paoli station in compliance with ADA regulations.
5 years ago
Kendra Brooks wants to put affordable transit on City Council’s agenda
Kendra Brooks, who won a coveted endorsement from Elizabeth Warren, says affordable transportation is a major issue for Philly voters.
5 years ago
First reveal: See the 7-foot tall mural designs SEPTA chose for 5th Street station
Philly just selected the artist who will make over SEPTA’s 5th Street/Independence Hall Station. PlanPhilly got a peek at the winning design.
5 years ago
A cure for the ailing Broad-Ridge Spur
The easiest and most straightforward fix for SEPTA’S black sheep line is making it free to transfer between the Spur and the Market Frankford Line.
5 years ago
One year after a 7-year-old fell from train to his death, SEPTA to experiment with locked doors
On the heels of an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, SEPTA is to test locks on train doors.
5 years ago
How a bill to ban Chinese train cars could hinder SEPTA’s multibillion-dollar upgrade plans
Legislation pending in Congress aims to bar U.S. public transit agencies from importing Chinese train cars due to security concerns.
5 years ago
SEPTA GM Jeff Knueppel to retire in December, PennDOT secretary eyed as replacement
SEPTA General Manager Jeff Knueppel will retire on Dec. 31, at the end of his contract with the $2 billion-a-year transit agency, officials confirmed today.
5 years ago
Climate change is messing with your commute, SEPTA says after storms halt trains
Most scientists concur that climate change is causing more severe and more frequent storms –– and transit agencies like SEPTA are struggling to keep up.
5 years ago
Sources: FBI investigating SEPTA over embezzlement scheme
The FBI and SEPTA’s inspector general are investigating a multi-year embezzlement scheme that may involve a string of the transit agency’s managers.
5 years ago
SEPTA’s solar-powered train signals expected to improve safety in severe weather
With the new solar technology, SEPTA train engineers should be able to keep Regional Rail lines running safely when the main energy grid goes down.
5 years ago