METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

3 SEPTA sustainability initiatives to cut energy use, GHG emissions

Projects include a solar-power purchase agreement, a solar-powered train signal system, and energy retrofit of headquarters building.

Read More →

High school intern today…transportation employee tomorrow?

Internship programs that provide real-world learning and hands-on training can be beneficial employment recruitment tools for the organizations that extend them and the participating students.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 5, 2019

SEPTA deploys new enforcement program for fare evasion, violations

Streamlines incident handling process, which will allow for SEPTA Police officers to focus on their core patrol and enforcement duties.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffApril 3, 2019

Rail transit expert Mangold joins HNTB as rail program manager

He most recently oversaw SEPTA's power department’s engineering, maintenance and construction groups, and capital construction.

Read More →
Newsby StaffApril 2, 2019

Pennsylvania report urges immediate action to address funding crisis

In recent weeks, risks to state transit funding have been recognized across the commonwealth.

Read More →
Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernMarch 26, 2019

'Going to School' to Cultivate the Next Generation of Transit Employees

To help mitigate the effects of a potential workforce shortage, SEPTA is taking its recruitment efforts to the next generation, reaching out to students about careers in transportation.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2019

SEPTA exercises options for more New Flyer hybrid-electric buses

Purchase supports agency’s program, focused on achieving sustainability through a “triple-bottom-line” approach.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2019

HNTB lands SEPTA contract for rail line extension

This contract will progress the engineering and architectural design from the conceptual Locally Preferred Alternative, completing 15% of the total design

Read More →
Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernJanuary 16, 2019

SEPTA bids farewell to retiring locomotives, welcomes the new

When 2018 came to a close, SEPTA did more than say goodbye to the old year, the agency also bid farewell to its AEM-7 locomotives.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

SEPTA lands $15M BUILD grant to improve passenger access

The grant will fund approximately 39% of the $38 million project, and will leverage more than $23 million in additional state, local, and private funds.

Read More →