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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Drivers in Abington and Cheltenham townships should prepare for detours and possible traffic backups beginning Friday, May 29, as SEPTA construction forces the closure of Mount …
Mount Carmel Avenue Closure Could Cause Weekend Gridlock Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal funding will provide $8.47 million to support public transit operations in the Philadelphia region as the city prepares to host six matches during the 2026 FIFA …
Philadelphia Transit Gets $8.47M Ahead of World Cup Crowds Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced that a woman accused of assaulting a man on a SEPTA bus earlier this month will be prosecuted by the …
Pepper Spray, Politics, and a SEPTA Bus: Charges Follow Heated Onboard Clash Read More
EXTON, PA — Nearly 300 Chester County seniors will soon be riding SEPTA for free after a local outreach event helped older residents secure Senior Key Cards that eliminate transit …
Nearly 300 Chester County Seniors Get Free SEPTA Rides Through Exton Event Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A turbulent December for transit riders left its mark on the region’s largest transportation system, as system-wide ridership at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority slipped slightly despite …
SEPTA’s December Numbers Reveal Shifting Commutes Amid Closures and Shortages Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — A new transportation initiative is rolling out across Greater Coatesville with a simple goal: make getting to health care easier, cheaper, and more reliable for residents who …
Free Bus Passes Aim to Remove Health Care Barriers Across Greater Coatesville Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation escalated its intervention in Philadelphia’s transit network on Tuesdau, issuing new federal orders to force the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and …
Federal Crackdown on SEPTA Intensifies as USDOT Orders Sweeping Safety Overhaul Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers along one of North Philadelphia’s busiest corridors should prepare for significant weekday delays as SEPTA begins removing embedded trolley tracks and rebuilding roadway pavement on Germantown …
Major Germantown Avenue Shutdown to Disrupt Travel as SEPTA Launches Rail Work Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday directed nearly $220 million in emergency capital funding to SEPTA, launching a sweeping effort to stabilize the transit agency as it confronts …
Shapiro Moves Millions as SEPTA Safety Crisis Deepens: What Comes Next for Riders? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Motorists traveling through North Philadelphia should prepare for detours this weekend as SEPTA begins removing old embedded trolley tracks along Germantown Avenue. The work, part of ongoing …
Weekend Traffic Alert: Germantown Avenue Closure for Trolley Track Removal Read More