A coalition of Philadelphia-based organizations advocating for safe, accessible, and sustainable transit improvements in Southeastern PA. Join us! #FundSEPTA
Philadelphia, PA
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Throughout PA, we're excited by improvements to tracking to help riders plan! @NBCPhiladelphia has an overview of new statewide software for if you're using transit outside of Philly and Pittsburgh (which have their own tracking already). nbcphiladelphia.com/news/loc…
Alongside ridership growth, crime is also going down - and quickly! Do @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems want to cut off this progress at the knees? #FundPAtransit whyy.org/articles/septa-decr…
Following up the news of SEPTA's vendor selection for Key 2.0, @PhillyInquirer editorial on how proper funding can actually help ensure the agency builds in-house capacity. We like where this is going! inquirer.com/opinion/editori…
SEPTA was ahead of the game in adding contactless fare payment! @RidePATCO announces its move to even end circulation of their "Freedom" cards and @KYWNewsradio has the story. audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news…
While @PhillyMayor and @PhillyOTIS leave our intercity bus riders to the elements, @PABusTerminal wins big money from the federal government to undergo much-needed renovations. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Might @DelRiverWfront bring back a streetcar to Columbus? Take this survey to help shape its potential future! hingecollective.typeform.com…
Cheers to @smartunionworks and other SEPTA operator unions for the long-awaited install of new shields to protect drivers on the bus. smart-union.org/smart-td-hel…
Cutting Op-Ed in @SouthwestGlobe and we couldn't agree more: the inability to fund SEPTA illuminates our city and state's lack of investment in the working class - the base of our entire economy. swglobetimes.com/septas-deat…
Transit Forward Philadelphia retweeted
Imagine a PA where public transit works for everyone—affordable, accessible, and reliable. That future starts with sustainable funding for @SEPTA and transit systems statewide. Temporary fixes won’t cut it. inquirer.com/opinion/editori… – at Pennsylvania, USA
Great summation from @yfreemark @StreetsblogUSA of transit expansion last year and in the year ahead - where's @SEPTA , you ask? Even the many miles of regional rail track already in place are often barely used; we need state money ASAP. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/01/…
40 years of service!! Cheers to SEPTA's first female operator, Jackie Pettyjohn, on her retirement, and pioneering labor in our region. cbsnews.com/philadelphia/new…
Transit Forward Philadelphia retweeted
The most important investment that @GovernorShapiro could make in center city is permanent SEPTA funding plus enough capital to complete Reimagining Regional Rail and transform RR into a true S-Bahn, fully overhaul all CC subway stations, and build a new intercity bus terminal
Even with the fare increase on Dec 1, SEPTA's ridership is still growing and recovering. @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems you see that?
Average daily ridership in December 2024 was 698,655 unlinked passenger trips across all modes. On average there were 46,862 more trips per day in December 2024 compared to December 2023. Learn more: wwww.septa.org/news/ridershi…. #ISEPTAPHILLY #HowWeRoll
Exciting report from @NiskanenCenter outlines opportunity to help stabilize and grow the exact trains @savethetrainCHW is fighting for through zoning reform. niskanencenter.org/philadelp…
Cheers to @NBCPhiladelphia asking directly: Will @PASenateGOP @PASenateGOP fund PA's transit, including SEPTA? nbcphiladelphia.com/news/loc…
Challenges at SEPTA affect everyone, whether they use the system or not. This @gridphilly piece lays out the impact on students through the lens of our comrade and TFP member, Tariem from SEPTA's CAC. We need stable, reliable funding now! gridphilly.com/blog-home/202…
Interesting op-ed in @TheCHLocal looks at SEPTA's recent lease deals along regional rail for their catalyzing economic development potential. chestnuthilllocal.com/storie…
Transit Forward Philadelphia retweeted
After 40 years #SEPTA’s first female train engineer - Jackie Pettyjohn aka First Lady of SEPTA - celebrated her last day yesterday. The crowd who came out to celebrate is evidence of the impact and inspiration she leaves behind. Congrats Jackie! #ISEPTAPHILLY #HowWeRoll
That would certainly activate Market East @PhillyMayor @PhillyOTIS !
