Amtrak promises 30th Street’s iconic flipboard will return, but (still) only as decoration
Philadelphia travelers continue to lament the disappearance of the clickety-clack display.
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‘Turbo mode’ bikes and trains with story receipts: 4 ways to have more fun getting around Philly
Commuting or running errands doesn’t have to be a chore.
Details on the AI gun detection tech SEPTA is installing in 300 surveillance cameras
This is ZeroEyes’ first public transit rollout of the service, which has DHS anti-terrorism designation.
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Why SEPTA’s most controversial project is moving ahead
Critics of KOP Rail are unhappy with the direction of the $2 billion extension, but the transit authority is committed to funding the plan.
Dear tech founder: Here’s 3 easier (and cheaper) ways to get from NYC to Philly
*taps head* You don’t have to worry about tolls if you take public transit.
Elevators are coming to SEPTA stations, and a lane of South Broad will close for a year
The transit authority’s trying for full ADA accessibility on Philly’s subway system.
You can sign up now to pay for SEPTA rides with your phone, with a fuller rollout expected by October
Want to ditch your Key card? Android and iPhone users can apply to be part of the mobile ticketing pilot.
5 projects moving forward in Philly thanks to new federal infrastructure funding
The IRA and BIL mean the city’s in line to get hundreds of millions in improvements.
How to ride the bus in Philly, and how to deal with dastardly detours
Tips and tricks for using SEPTA’s 125 bus lines.
The Roosevelt Boulevard subway could finally happen after a century of false starts, transit advocates say
Infrastructure funding is sexy again.
Everything we know about the new Wawa Station in Wawa on the Wawa Line
The convenience store chain paid more than $5 million to SEPTA for the naming rights to the Delco Regional Rail stop.
Who’s involved? What’s the timeline? All the details about the Sixers’ plan for a Center City arena
Called 76 Place, the stadium would be located above a public transit hub, and right next to Chinatown.
SEPTA safety? Why Philly’s transit system has its own police force — and why the chief just got ousted
Thomas Nestel III retired after nearly a decade leading the police force, one of Pennsylvania's largest.
Bus driver’s harrowing experience shows SEPTA struggles to track how often riders sexually harass or assault employees
Overall “incidents of disrespect” against transit workers appear to be dropping, and the agency is working to find solutions.
SEPTA has been double-charging Regional Rail riders’ Key cards, with 1,600 hit by ‘bug’ before a fix
The transit authority has already issued refunds to half of the affected customers, officials said, with more on the way.
The street next to Reading Terminal Market is becoming a ‘festival’ area with expanded sidewalks and outdoor dining
The project isn’t quite as ambitious as originally planned — no retractable bollards, for example — but it should all be done by fall.
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.
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.
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.