SEPTA
SEPTA’s About to Get More Expensive
Pretty soon, you’re going to have to fish a little more dough from your pocket if you want to take SEPTA. The transportation agency just […]
Why Do People Need to Be Shamed Into Having Good Subway Manners?
Earlier this week, I was taking my usual morning SEPTA ride on the Market-Frankord line — arguably the least enjoyable part of my day for […]
Broad Street Line Delayed After Person Struck on Track
A person was struck by a train this morning on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line. The incident occurred early this morning at the BSL’s Ellsworth-Federal stop […]
Three Teens Arrested, One Officer Hurt in SEPTA Brawl
Three teenagers were arrested in a Monday afternoon SEPTA brawl that left at least one police officer injured. The fight occurred around 3:30 p.m. near the […]
How Philly Ended Up With a 30-Foot Squirrel Nibbling on a SEPTA Token
Evan Lovett’s zany new mural on the border of Kensington and North Philadelphia has captured hearts for its lifelike depiction of a cute and cuddly […]
Mass Delays on SEPTA Regional Rail
All SEPTA Regional Rail lines were experiencing delays of up to 45 minutes as of noon today. The transportation organization reported overhead wires issues around […]
Person Struck and Killed on SEPTA Regional Rail
A person died after being struck by a SEPTA Regional Rail train this morning. The incident occurred around 5:10 a.m. on the Lansdale/Doylestown line. Service […]
Here’s How SEPTA Will Operate During the Broad Street Run
The annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run will return to Philly this Sunday, May 7th. Here’s what you need to know about getting around via […]
SEPTA Will Stop Selling Magnetic-Stripe Transit Passes
SEPTA will discontinue magnetic-stripe Transpasses and One Day Convenience Passes starting June 1st. It’s part of the transportation organization’s push to get riders on board […]
Here Are the New SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules
SEPTA Regional Rail lines have adjusted to new schedules. Most lines have altered weekday and Saturday and Sunday train times – meaning trains will likely leave a few minutes […]
The Songs That Should Win SEPTA’s Commute Playlist Contest
On Wednesday, SEPTA announced a contest — “Name That Tune” — that asks riders for the song that best represents their transit commute. Of course, the […]
What I’ve Learned From Philly’s Homeless
When I tell people that I’m working on a book about the homeless, most are curious to know what I’ve discovered while tracking five homeless […]
SEPTA Says It’s Getting Tough on Panhandling
SEPTA officials have introduced measures that they hope will put a stop to panhandling on subways. Transit Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel said on Twitter that the […]
SEPTA: Complaints Down 25 Percent Since Cops Began Wearing Body Cameras
Complaints against SEPTA police dropped by 25 percent in the first six months since officers began wearing body cameras, according to the first audit of […]
SEPTA Wants to “Rebuild the System” With 12-Year, $7.3B Plan
SEPTA proposed an ambitious $727.2 million budget on Monday. The funding – which would reflect an almost $180 million increase over last year’s budget, if approved […]