Transit News

SEPTA Travel Training Event Comes To Truman High School
We were proud to recently coordinate a SEPTA travel training session for students and staff at Harry S Truman High School in Levittown, Bucks County. Trained SEPTA ambassadors and occupational therapists were on site with a SEPTA bus to explain to students and staff the basics of riding SEPTA. Students ...
SEPTA Bus Revolution Draft Network Bucks County Recommendations
SEPTA received many comments on the draft bus network for its Bus Revolution and they have updated the draft network for Spring 2023, incorporating public feedback to create a bus network that is easier to use, more convenient, and more reliable. Recommendations for Bucks County and proposed route-by-route...
New Share-A-Ride Site Launched For Bucks County Residents
We recently announced we have launched a Share-A-Ride website which is a free, computerized service offered by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission that can match commuters who live in Bucks County and work in southeastern Pennsylvania with others who want to carpool or vanpool. The site can be...
Set Up A Free SEPTA Travel Training Session In Bucks County
Our staff can assist your school or organization in Bucks County with organizing a free SEPTA travel training session where trained SEPTA ambassadors and occupational therapists come on site with a SEPTA bus to explain the basics of riding SEPTA. Attendees are able to learn how to board the bus safely, how...
SEPTA Travel Training A Success For Bucks County Center For Independent Living
We recently assisted the Bucks County Center for Independent Living with a SEPTA travel training session for high school students from lower Bucks County. Trained SEPTA ambassadors and occupational therapists were on site with a SEPTA bus at the Bucks County Community College Gene and Marlene Epstein Campu...
SEPTA Launches Mobile Ticketing Pilot Program: “SEPTA Key Tix”
SEPTA is launching a mobile ticketing pilot program that offers riders an easy-to-use option to purchase tickets for one or more people using a smartphone. “SEPTA Key Tix” is available within the SEPTA app for trips on buses, trolleys, the Broad Street Line, Market-Frankford Line, and Norristown High S...
DVRPC Announces New Leadership As Ariella Maron Appointed As New Executive Director
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has announced that after sixteen years under the leadership of Barry Seymour, the DVRPC board has appointed Ariella Maron to serve as its new Executive Director. The board, at its December 7th meeting, confirmed Maron, who will become the fifth Executive Dir...
Philadelphia Commuter Benefit Law To Take Effect Beginning December 31, 2022
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and SEPTA recently announced that effective December 31, 2022, Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code will require large employers in Philadelphia to offer a mass transit program to covered employees. Commuter benefits allow employees to save by setting aside money tax-f...
SEPTA Improvements To Close Butler Avenue In New Britain & Chalfont Boroughs
PennDOT District 6 says that SEPTA will be performing railroad crossing replacement on Butler Avenue in New Britain and Chalfont boroughs, Bucks County, beginning Friday, December 2. Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction from 9:00 AM Friday, December 2 to 6:00 PM Monday, December 5, a 2...