ROTW: 49
Route 49 is a bus routs.Route 49 begins at 29th & Snyder Streets in South Philly. It runs north on a number of streets including 29th and runs east for some time on Market Street in University City...
View ArticleGood Nutrition is a SEPTA Ride Away
March is National Nutrition Month. Good nutrition starts with a healthy, well-balanced diet. And a well-balanced diet includes fresh fruit and vegetables. Farmers Markets are not only a great place to...
View ArticleWoodland Avenue Closed for Trolley Line Improvements
As part of a scheduled track replacement project, SEPTA will close Woodland Avenue between 58th Street and 60th Street in Southwest Philadelphia beginning at 7am Monday, February 28 through April 15,...
View ArticleSEPTA Board Approves New Program to Promote Safety on the System
Today SEPTA’s Board approved a new program that will add “Guides” to serve as ambassadors on the system.“We are committed to ensuring the safety of our riders and employees,” said SEPTA Board President...
View ArticleNational Engineers Week
This week, February 20th thru February 26th is National Engineers Week! We at SEPTA wanted to give a big shout-out to all the hard-working engineers out there, especially those who work here at...
View ArticlePublic Hearings for Proposed FY 2022 Capital Budget Amendment
SEPTA is hosting two virtual public hearings on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 10AM and 4PM to receive input on amendments to the Board adopted FY 2022 Capital Budget. Information on the hearings and how...
View ArticleLocation: East Passyunk 📍
Howdy SEPTA Rider! I’m back with a new location 📍! This week I ventured out to East Passyunk Ave (pronounced Pash-EE-Yunk, for those who didn’t know, because I didn’t 🤣).East Passyunk Avenue is a...
View ArticleRoute of the Week: Paoli/Thorndale Line
The Paoli/Thorndale Line is a Regional Rail route. The Paoli/Thorndale Line begins at Temple Station then travels through Center City, stopping at Jefferson Station, Suburban Station, and William H....
View ArticleCelebrating Women On Transit
Women's History Month began as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” It wasn't...
View ArticleCasey Announces $96 Million for SEPTA from American Rescue Plan
At a press conference today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey announced SEPTA will be receiving $96,017,640 in new funding from the American Rescue Plan. The American Rescue Plan, passed in March 2021, provided...
View ArticleLocation: Glenside 📍
Hey! Welcome back SEPTA Rider 👋🏾! It’s your favorite SEPTA employee here, Leslie S. I hope you’re ready for a new location because I have a good one for you this week: Glenside 📍.Glenside, Pennsylvania...
View ArticleSpread the Word About Safety
March 13 through 19, 2022 is Patient Safety Awareness Week. This week is an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about healthcare safety. It is designed to provide a...
View ArticleRoute of the Week: Broad Street Line
The Broad Street Line is a subway line.The Broad Street Line begins in North Philadelphia at Fern Rock Transportation Center. From there - it runs south straight down Broad Street - stopping along the...
View ArticleService Advisory | Fox Chase Line
Due to improvements, buses will replace trains between Fox Chase and Wayne Junction Stations on select weekends in March and April:March 12 & 13March 26 & 27April 2 & 3 Inbound: Shuttle...
View ArticleLocation: Franklin Institute 📍
Hi SEPTA Rider! It’s Leslie here and I hope you’re ready for a new location because I have a cool one for you this week! This week’s location is the Franklin Institute📍!As you may know, the world...
View ArticleSave on Soaring Gas Prices by Riding SEPTA
As gas prices near record highs, SEPTA is encouraging more residents to check out the affordable and convenient public transit options available throughout the city and region.For less than half of the...
View ArticleStruggling to Lose Weight?
If you're struggling to lose weight, you may want to consider switching your commute from driving (a car) to riding public transportation.Here's a few reasons why:Public transportation users take 30%...
View ArticleA Confident Ride
As part of its ongoing commitment to provide a safe and clean traveling environment, SEPTA is piloting a new system to provide customers with real-time information about the cleanliness status of the...
View ArticleTransit Driver Appreciation Day 2022
A little appreciation goes a long way. And let's face it - SEPTA Operators, Engineers, and Conductors don’t have an easy job. For hours on end, these men and women work to keep a schedule, check fares,...
View ArticleFederal Mask Mandate Extended
The federal mask mandate for travelers in the U.S. will now continue thru April 18, 2022.The requirement was supposed to expire Friday, March 18, 2022.This federal mask requirement was extended twice...
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