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Tag: SEPTA
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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year ago
72-year-old passenger dies after SEPTA buses crash in Philadelphia; at least 19 others injured
Police say one of the SEPTA bus drivers rear-ended the other. Both buses were occupied at the time.
1 year ago
SEPTA to shutter Market Street trolley tunnel for deep clean
The transit agency will close the Market Street tunnel for trolleys for several weeks to clean up and spruce up service in time for back to school.
1 year ago
SEPTA awarded $80M in federal funds for bus facilities upgrades
The money will cover upgrades at six bus maintenance facilities across the city — accounting for 67% of its fleet, with the goal of SEPTA having a zero-emission buses.
1 year ago
Philadelphia City Council members want to ban ski masks in public places following a new SEPTA policy. Experts say it could have harmful consequences for Black youth.
1 year ago
SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force
The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.
1 year ago
No more ski masks on SEPTA transit — agency announces it’s ramping up enforcement
Riders wearing ski masks should expect to be confronted by SEPTA police and asked to remove them or get off the ride.
1 year ago
SEPTA to spend $22 million to upgrade fare collection boxes in buses and trolleys
The box replacement is necessary to swap out vintage units from the ‘90s that can’t be repaired, and won’t accept payments.
1 year ago