MENU
SEARCHIf approved, the capital budget for FY 2018 would be an almost $180 million increase over the previous year.
SEPTA
PHILADELPHIA — The Inquirer reports that SEPTA’s proposed $727.23 million capital budget includes money for railcars, buses, bridges, and an expansion of its Key smart card system.
The proposed budget includes $99 million in FY 2018 to install Key readers throughout the Regional Rail system, $51 million toward new locomotives expected in 2018, and $98 million for new buses, which include 25 fully-electric buses in the next fiscal year.
If approved, SEPTA’s capital budget for FY 2018 would be an almost $180 million increase over the previous year. About 48% of the capital budget, $351.7 million, comes from state funding, with an additional $213.5 million coming from federal sources, $150 million coming from SEPTA’s capital financing, and $11.7 million from local sources, The Inquirer reports. For the full story, click here.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
Read More →
The service is a flexible, reservation-based transit service designed to close the first- and last-mile gaps and connect riders to employment for just $5 per day.
Read More →
Parsons wins the $60M Claremont Extension design contract as the Foothill Gold Line board reaffirms leadership during a pivotal project phase.
Read More →
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
Read More →
The agency ranked top five among mid-sized U.S. transit systems, defined as agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips.
Read More →
The new program rewards B2B audience readers for engaging with trusted content and suppliers, earning them points toward events, travel, and more.
Read More →
The subway system saw increases across all key metrics, with 62% of subway riders reporting they feel satisfied with the system overall.
Read More →
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
Read More →
The new contract for Keolis and VRE will commence in July 2026, with the potential to expand to 15 years.
Read More →
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
Read More →
