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SEPTA Proposes Budget Increase, But No Fare Hike, for 2017
SEPTA has published its proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2017 (PDF), which begins in June. The $1.39 billion operating budget represents an increase of $40 […]
How Local Law Enforcement is Responding to the Brussels Attack
At a press conference held at SEPTA’s Market Street headquarters this morning, SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel discussed plans to keep Philly commuters safe in the […]
Coming Soon: Two New SEPTA Bus Routes?
SEPTA’s Annual Service Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 includes two new bus routes that won’t be launched in the coming fiscal year. That’s because the agency […]
Insider: How to Incentivize Development In Philly’s Overlooked Neighborhoods
(This is an opinion column from a Citified insider.) Last week, Councilman and Condo King Allan Domb went public with a proposal to double the […]
Next Steps for 30th Street Area Revealed
On the heels of Drexel University and Brandywine Realty Trust announcing their joint plan to redevelop the area just west of 30th Street Station comes […]
Woman Says She Wasn’t Abducted From SEPTA Bus Early Friday
Instances of kidnapping don’t tend to be subjective — debates don’t frequently arise over whether or not a person was abducted. So, when a woman was dragged […]
SEPTA Buses Are About to Get Even Louder and More Annoying
Like many Philadelphians, I spent Tuesday reveling in the gorgeous weather. I broke out the grill and cooked up some nice thick steaks. I switched […]
SEPTA Cop Cleared in Fatal October Encounter
A transit cop who Tasered a Kensington man 10 times during a controversial encounter last fall won’t face any internal disciplinary charges, SEPTA Police Chief […]
Possible NJ Transit Strike Looms Later This Month
NJ Transit rail operators may strike later this month. The transit agency is releasing contingency plans later today. A court-ordered “cooling off period” ends March […]
VIDEO: Scary Stabbing, Robbery at Huntington SEPTA Stop
A man pulled a knife on a woman riding the elevator at a SEPTA El stop this weekend, Philadelphia Police say. The cops released surveillance […]
SEPTA Picks a King of Prussia Rail Route
SEPTA has reached a decision on which of the five possible routings for a Norristown High-Speed Line spur to King of Prussia it prefers. A map […]
Retired FBI Agents Dish About High-Profile Cases in Former SEPTA Exec’s New Podcast
Former FBI Special Agent Jerri Williams has returned to her roots now that she has retired from her most recent gig, that of serving as […]
PHOTOS: Center City Bus Crash Sent SUV Through Bank Window
Reportedly 19 people have been injured after a crash today at the corner of 15th Street and JFK Boulevard involving a school bus, a SEPTA bus, a […]
East Hunting Park Gets Bus Service Starting Sunday
Starting Sunday, February 21st, most trips on SEPTA Bus Route 53, which currently connects Mt. Airy with Hunting Park subway station via Wayne Avenue, will […]
20 Smart Transportation Ideas Reshaping Philadelphia (and Your Life)
Our city has reached a tipping point. Just look outside, in the streets, where rentable, shareable Indego bikes have come, conquered and multiplied. Meantime, regional […]