Route of the Week - Broad Street Line
This week, we're exploring one of SEPTA's most familiar routes, the Broad Street Line. The BSL spans 10 miles and has 22 station stops for all local trains. Local trains run every 7 minutes during AM...
View ArticleCan You Navigate a Bus Through Philadelphia?
Calling all science-lovers! This Saturday welcomes the annual Philadelphia Science Festival back to the Ben Franklin Parkway. For everyone who enjoys hands-on learning, involved experimenting,...
View ArticleTrack Renewal Project - Route 10 Trolley
A street track renewal project on our Route 10 Trolley Line runs May 5 – July 20, 2019.The street structure supporting the tracks has deteriorated due to weather, traffic and the age of the road...
View ArticleRoute of the Week - 27
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Route 27! The Route 27 is a SEPTA City Bus Route that travels from Broad and Carpenter to the Plymouth Meeting Mall. On its 19.5 miles route, the 27 serves...
View ArticleApril's "Reducing Your Carbon Footprint" Contest
The end of the month brings about the end of another one of our contests! At the beginning of the month, we told you that for every mile you don’t drive, you reduce your carbon footprint by one pound....
View ArticleRoute of the Week - 45
This week, we're exploring the Route 45! This SEPTA Bus Route was originally the southern portion of Route 23, which was split into two separate shorter routes in November 2015. The new Route 45 serves...
View ArticleBike to Work (and Wherever)!
Take the pledge! This Friday, 5/17 is Philadelphia's 24th Bike to Work and Wherever Day. Hosted by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, this annual event encourages commuters to switch up...
View Article13th Annual Neighborhood Job Fair @ Temple University
The Temple University North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative has scheduled its annual job fair for Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 9a to 1p at the Aramark Star Complex at North 15th Street and Montgomery...
View ArticleGoing Live!
The Beta test phase of the enhanced SEPTA Key site is complete and will fully switch over to the new site on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. We launched the new site as a Beta test in March, with the goal of...
View ArticleNorth Wales, Pennsylvania150th Anniversary Steam Train Excursion
Photo Credit: Big Jim Video ProductionsThe borough of North Wales, Pennsylvania will be turning 150 this year, and on Saturday, May 18, 2019, the New Hope Railroad is proud to join in the celebrations...
View ArticleIsland Ave Improvement Project
The City of Philadelphia has federal funding to make transportation improvements along Island Avenue between Elmwood Avenue and Suffolk Avenue to reduce congestion and improve safety for all modes of...
View ArticleRoute of the Week - Airport Line
This week, we’ll be exploring the one and only Airport Line! SEPTA’s Airport Regional Rail Line was established on April 28, 1985, making it just over 34 years old! For the past 34 years, the Airport...
View ArticleWomen Building SEPTA - Trades & Technical Career Fair
The Women Building SEPTA - Trades & Technical Career Fair will be held on June 22, 2019 at SEPTA Headquarters, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, on Saturday, June 22, 2019.This exciting event will...
View ArticleTravel on Airport Line Requires Zone 1 TrailPass
As part of the transition to SEPTA Key on Regional Rail, starting July 1, 2019, TransPasses will no longer be accepted for weekday travel on the Airport Line. The change was originally announced as...
View ArticleMemorial Day Weekend
Breath in that warm air (hopefully here to stay!) because Memorial Day Weekend, and the unofficial start of summer, is finally here! If you'd prefer to not sit in traffic on the AC Expressway, you're...
View ArticleNational Hamburger Day
National Hamburger Day is observed each year on May 28.It is most likely that the hamburger sandwich first appeared in the 19th or early 20th centuries, but there is much controversy over its origin....
View ArticleRoute of the Week - 25
This week we are exploring the Route 25, which travels between Frankford Transportation Center and Columbus Commons in South Philadelphia. Buses have been traveling on the 25 since April 9, 1949. This...
View ArticleSEPTA Invites Public to Annual Service Plan Hearings
SEPTA will hold two public hearings on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 to hear comments and answer questions about our Annual Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2020.The meetings will be held at SEPTA Headquarters,...
View ArticleNational Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. Each week in June is an opportunity to make a difference in your home, work, and community.Identifying risks around the home or improving safety standards at home and in...
View ArticleRoots Picnic 2019
Celebrating its twelfth-year anniversary, the Roots Picnic expands to a larger location in the coveted Fairmount Park area in Philadelphia Saturday, 6/1. Using the Mann Center as its hub, the new...
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