this is going to be a shitshow for philly - #SEPTA is outright killing 50 bus routes, 5 regional rail lines, 20% reduction in service on remaining routes and CLOSING 66 STATIONS.

this is insane to me. image via reddit.

If you live in Southeastern Pennsylvania, SEPTA is planning on reducing service, based on the lack of funding, starting in August. There will also be a fare increase.

"Hearings on the operating budget are scheduled for May 19 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at SEPTA’s headquarters, as well as on May 20 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hearings on the capital portion of the budget are scheduled for May 21 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m."

No regional rail after 9:00 pm.

Yes, this is the beginning of protracted negotiations, but SEPTA has been underfunded for a very long time.

You can check to see if your bus service is going to be impacted at https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/inq2/septa-service-cuts-information-20250410.html

Editing to add tags. #septa #philly

SEPTA is selling the regional rail map duvet set and it is brilliant. Sadly out of stock at the moment, but this would make a funny gift.

#SEPTA
#Philly

https://shop.septa.org/products/map-duvet-set-queen

I was down in Philly last week for a one-day #Panopto conference. During a break I wandered around Penn's campus. My main goal was to see the 36th Street Portal, but I also stumbled over a special headhouse donated by the Penn class of 1956 in 2006. #SEPTA

Underneath are stairs to the 37th Street station. Gallery: https://galleries.goodbyeplease.com/album/Albums-2025-University-City.html

Managed to take four new #trains today:

* Amtrak's Pennsylvanian
* SEPTA subway
* SEPTA trolley
* PATCO Speedline

https://legoktm.com/w/index.php?title=Trains&type=revision&diff=318&oldid=296

Probably won't take the Pennsylvanian again since the seats were all backwards - I assume this is because it turns around in PHL to head west to PGH and that's the longer leg. NE Regional is frequent enough that I can avoid it if I'm just going down to Philly.

if I was the #phillymayor :
1) Only have sports parades down in the sports enclave in south philly, or only on weekends
2) Do not interfere with #SEPTA service - work on routes that minimize this.

It is literally impossible today to take a bus from east of Broad (e.g., Society Hill or Queen Village) to University City.

https://www.europesays.com/1828288/ SEPTA train catches fire in Delco; 300+ passengers evacuated #6abc #america #DelawareCounty #fire #SEPTA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #US #USNews #USTopics #USA #USANews

Yikes. #Philadelphia

Train goes up in flames near Philadelphia; roughly 350 passengers evacuated (all okay, extinguished)

cc @lckrohjr

https://abc7.com/post/septa-train-fire-philadelphia-wilmington-ridley-park-delaware-county-350-passengers-evacuated/15874695/ #septa #train #accident #fire

This stairway leads to the service tunnel under the 15th Street Market-Frankford El station platform. I've never seen it lit before and am very curious to see what's under there. Unfortunately, or fortunately, the stairwell gate was locked.
Also, my OCD is triggered by the off center placement of the overhead stairs.

‘I Fell in Love With the Job’: SEPTA’s First Female Train Engineer Jackie Pettyjohn Retires After 40 Years https://shinemycrown.com/i-fell-in-love-with-the-job-septas-first-female-train-engineer-jackie-pettyjohn-retires-after-40-years/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JackiePettyjohn #SEPTA #WomenInTrains #FemaleEngineer #InspiringWomen

Sixers arena approved: After protesters removed from chambers, Philly Council gives final OK

https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-sixers-arena-vote-city-council/?mc_cid=70179dfb88&mc_eid=bb124e37e8

[...]“another terrible example of the city’s racing to the bottom to appease billionaires,”[...]

#News
#Philly
#76ers
#Septa
#CityPlanning

FanDuel Casino is said to sponsor free rides (for everyone, not just app users) on PATH and #SEPTA tomorrow evening. I can't believe that online casinos now have introduced this #cursed concept of #ad-supported #transit... Though, if that's what it takes to make #PublicTransport fare-free...

This week in ... transit?

good morning, enjoy a crime cat.

#TheCrimeCats say fares increase to accommodate executive bonuses, not to address service deficits. don't let them trick you into blaming the workers.

Love how the beta #SEPTA app just doesn't work on my Android phone

Shapiro diverts $153M to SEPTA from planned highway projects, avoiding extreme fare hikes and reductions in service until next summer. Republicans in PA senate continually fail to approve funding for SEPTA, want to source funds for critical transit agency from slot machines found in gas stations and bars.

https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/septa-fare-hike-federal-funding-josh-shapiro-philadelphia-20241122.html