SEPTA kicks off Regional Rail makeover by asking you to dream up your ideal schedule
Convenience? Speed? Frequency? The transit authority is asking riders to help prioritize what gets addressed first.
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Philly businesses would have to offer pre-tax SEPTA passes under new City Council plan, potentially saving workers hundreds each year
Backers say the idea could boost ridership, improve safety, and increase transit equity.
Real-time arrival info is displaying at bus stops around Philadelphia
The 60 status update screens aren’t run by SEPTA — they’re an OTIS project.
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Riders are getting trapped in rail stations after SEPTA ‘hardens’ the system to keep out unhoused people
The transit agency's fortress-like attitude towards its downtown infrastructure is unwelcoming, especially for people with mobility challenges.
The engineer in Philly’s deadly 2015 Amtrak crash was found not guilty after 7 years of debate
Eight people were killed in the Frankford Junction wreck, and over 200 were injured
Transit workers in 1910 sparked a general strike that brought Philadelphia to a standstill
Upwards of 75k people walked off the job.
Swipe multiple riders on one SEPTA Key? Not yet. The website post was a mistake, but the feature is promised soon
The transit authority inadvertently faked out some riders, who got excited about a weekend update that went out too early.
Why no beets on the streets? Some places spray beet juice before snowstorms — but not Philadelphia
A decade ago, one city councilmember did make a push for it. (He’s now the mayor.)
Healed neighborhoods, better transit, more internet, fewer potholes: What the Infrastructure Act could mean for Philly
The funds aren’t directly allocated to cities, but Philadelphia could see significant impact from the legislation.
A history of strikes at SEPTA, called the nation’s most strike-prone transit agency
Union leadership and transit officials have announced a settlement.
With protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and solar lighting, the Delaware River Trail is close — but won’t finish till spring
Some work is still ongoing, but people are already taking advantage of the waterfront path.
SEPTA wants a better Regional Rail, so it’s asking for rider feedback on what’s important
Lower fares? More frequent service? Easier connections? Fill out the survey.
Token jewelry, mini trolleys, cozy sweats: Best merch at the SEPTA store, now open for the first time since March 2020
Heads up, transit fans: online shopping is coming next year.
SEPTA is testing out a new name for its rail network: the Metro
The potential rebrand is part of a $40 million effort to make the public transit system easier for new riders.
Two new bars in the Gayborhood are owned by people of color, marking a major shift
Said one proprietor of telling people his place is brown-owned: “You wouldn’t believe the number of people who are shocked.”
In the debate over MLK Drive, both sides agree: the city skipped necessary community input
After a big announcement that cars would be allowed back on the roadway, a last-minute change will keep part of it closed.
Opinion: Philadelphia’s new school start schedule would wreak havoc on students and beyond
Saved by the bell? Not this time.
Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia
A pilot program for the Western Pa. city was tucked into the budget bill.
Philly on the rebound: Over 100k people walked through Center City last week
The numbers bode well for businesses in the heart of the city after a rough year.
Philly bike share hits a new record, and thefts are down
Indego is in the middle of a major expansion.