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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2020

SunTran, SEPTA among FTA Low-No grant awardees

In total, $130 million was awarded to 41 projects in 40 states.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

SEPTA ups service frequency, nixes skip-stop on rail line

The decision to eliminate skip-stop service was made based on a successful pilot program in 2018 and helps address ridership growth.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2020

Naming rights agreement leads to SEPTA rebranded rail station

Partnership with Penn Medicine represents SEPTA's fourth major station renaming agreement in recent years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2019

Former board member tapped as next SEPTA GM

Leslie S. Richards, who was voted unanimously by the board, will join SEPTA in January.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2019

SEPTA GM Knueppel to retire at year's end

Knueppel, who joined SEPTA in 1988 as an entry level structural engineer, will close out a decorated 32-year career at the agency.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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