Tag: SEPTA
SEPTA reopens its underground oculus, for daydreaming
“Philly Daydreaming” is a systemwide art installation profiling SEPTA drivers and riders. The centerpiece is an underground “spaceship.”
8 months ago
Second wave of free SEPTA keys on the way for Philly residents in need
The Zero Fare program is designed to offer transportation relief for those who couldn’t previously afford to ride mass transit.
9 months ago
SEPTA rolls out tap-to-pay on buses, trolleys, and trains
The transit agency had been beta-testing contactless payments since late July.
9 months ago
SEPTA adjusts Regional Rail train schedules ahead of fall season
The majority of Regional Rail routes will see changes under the new schedule.
10 months ago
SEPTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Susquehanna-Dauphin station
The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.
10 months ago
City of Philadelphia employees are the latest to join free SEPTA Key program
The city hopes the move will help prioritize mass transit, reduce traffic congestion, and improve service reliability.
10 months ago
SEPTA’s Route 15 historic trolleys to return Sept. 10
The trolleys will be ADA accessible and have been completely updated with new frames, floors, windows, wheelchair lifts, and HVAC units.
10 months ago
Seeing red: More red bus lanes coming to Philly streets after initial success
The red painted lanes serve as a deterrent to keep other drivers from using them. SEPTA officials say the trial has been successful in improving travel times.
10 months ago
After series of crashes, SEPTA’s safety training may cause bus and trolley delays
The goal is to prevent accidents in the wake of a series of crashes involving public transit vehicles throughout the region.
10 months ago
6 people hurt after 2 SEPTA buses crash in South Philly
It’s the tenth crash involving a SEPTA vehicle so far this year, and the third reported this week.
10 months ago
Wrong-way driver causes chain-reaction crash in Havertown; 4 people hurt
Chopper footage showed an SUV in the air wedged between a SEPTA bus and a tractor-trailer.
10 months ago
SEPTA employee was driving drunk when she crashed into SEPTA trolley in Southwest Philadelphia
Investigators say the driver initially fled the scene, but then allegedly came back to get her belongings from her car.
10 months ago
SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown still faces opposition as city weighs permit renewal
A civil rights investigation by the EPA over the city’s initial permitting of the facility is still ongoing.
11 months ago
Runaway SEPTA trolley slams into historic home in Southwest Philadelphia
Officials said the trolley derailed, struck an SUV, injuring the two people inside, and then slammed into the historic home.
11 months ago
Major changes impacting some SEPTA Regional Rail lines
The changes come as SEPTA continues to rebuild the mainline infrastructure on the Media/Wawa Line.
11 months ago