Notwithstanding a potential funding crisis, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the City of Philadelphia and other partners are still moving ahead with several projects meant to improve the system and attract more riders, according to Jody Holton, SEPTA's Chief planning and Strategy Officer. Those include streamlining bus routes and having more frequent buses, overhauling route names and signage, and reducing bus lane blockages that slow down daily commutes. For instance, Kelley Yemen, Philadelphia’s Director of Multimodal Planning, said the City has helped improve bus service over the last three years by creating?transit priority lanes?on roads such as Market Street and JFK Boulevard downtown, where the lanes are painted red, and the Boulevard Direct service in Northeast Philly. Car blockages in the downtown lanes have dropped 85% and buses are moving up to 15% faster, she said. (via Billy Penn at WHYY). C: Center City District, Center City Business Association, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
SEPTA Citizen Advisory Committee
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The CAC is an independent representative and advocate on behalf of current/potential customers of public transportation.
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The Citizen Advisory Committee, established in 1967, acts as an independent representative and advocate on behalf of current and potential customers of public transportation in the five-county region of Southeastern Pennsylvania and the contiguous areas served by SEPTA. CAC members are active SEPTA riders.
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- Philadelphia，Pennsylvania
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Inside the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) 30th Street Station Modernization Project
Photo Story: Inside the SEPTA 30th Street Station Modernization Project
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Center City District hosted a "Mobility Matters" discussion about boosting multimodal travel - transit, walking and cycling, in addition to motor vehicles - as an economic development strategy. Regarding transit, some of the business owners wanted to know how they can help. Jody Holton, SEPTA’s chief planning and strategy officer responded: post on LinkedIn and other social media “that you use the system,” Holton suggested. “I think those things are tremendously powerful....It’s important that we talk about using the system and how SEPTA is a part of the region.” C: City of Philadelphia
Car-free Sundays on Walnut Street boosted foot traffic, sales for restaurants and retailers, survey says
inquirer.com
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This funding ask is critical to the economic vitality and environmental health of the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; hoping to see action from the Pennsylvania State Senate very soon. C: 5th Square, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
On Tuesday, October 1, #SEPTA General Manager/CEO Leslie S. Richards testified with Katharine Eagan Kelleman of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, Richard Farr of rabbittransit, and Tim Geibel of Crawford Area Transportation Authority at a Senate Transportation Committee hearing asking final legislative approval in October of the Governor's proposal to fund #publictransportation. The panel highlighted the critical role public transportation plays for millions of Pennsylvanians in all 67 counties – connecting employees and customers to businesses, students to school, and seniors to essential services. And that without additional funding, there will be dire consequences for our riders, the communities we serve, and the Commonwealth as a whole. Severe service reductions and major fare increases will trigger a spiral of less service and higher costs. That will critically compromise individual mobility and economic productivity across the state. After the hearing, Leslie joined a broad based group of supporters including TWU 234 and hundreds of stakeholders and legislators at a Rally in Harrisburg to urge action on new transportation funding. The General Assembly is in session again this week and we are continuing our full-court press to secure passage of long-term dedicated funding for transit. We are grateful for public transportation’s many supporters in the legislature and partners and advocates in transportation who are supporting this critical effort on behalf of statewide transit and those who rely on it every day. #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #funding
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"Expand - Yes,?Expand?- Public Transit", great perspective and insights from Diana Lind via The Philadelphia Citizen.
Ideas We Should Steal: Expand — Yes, Expand — Public Transit
https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org
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"Why would we keep destroying our city and our planet when we know how to create better and greener ways for people to get around," asks Inga Saffron. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)'s approach to rebuilding the Philadelphia portions of I-95 solely as a highway project is being called into question amidst the growing climate crisis. Urgency is mounting, demanding a shift in perspective to view I-95 as part of a broader transportation network. It's critical for PennDOT to explore strategies that steer drivers away from I-95 and towards public transit options. Supporting Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the best way to fight congestion, not expanding highways (e.g., "induced demand"). C: 5th Square , Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
PennDot could keep I-95 from bigfooting Philadelphia by supporting transit
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Investing in public transportation is the most effective way to break free from the economic stagnation caused by cars. C: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Lumbering Leviathan: How Cars Have Trapped Us in Economic Stagnation — And Why Mass Transit is the Key to Breaking Free
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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking candidates?for the position of?Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise Architecture.
SEPTA is seeking candidates?for the position of?Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise Architecture. The Chief Enterprise Architect (CEA) leads the development and implementation of SEPTA's technology enterprise architecture, a role that is at the forefront of driving innovation. Collaborating closely with leadership and senior executives from both business and technology sectors, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and managing large complex systems, aligning technology both Information and operational technology with business goals, and most importantly, driving innovation across the enterprise.?The Chief Enterprise Architect reports to SEPTA's Chief Technology Officer. For more information and to apply - https://lnkd.in/ec7kP3t7 Closing Date: 10/07/2024 Salary Range: Min:?$166,426 |?Mid $208,026?| $249,626 ? #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #careers
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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) plans to introduce a fleet of 10?hydrogen fuel cell buses this fall?as part of a pilot program aimed at transitioning to a zero-emissions fleet by 2040. The year-long trial will assess the buses’ performance across various routes in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs.
SEPTA to try out hydrogen fuel cell buses as early as this fall
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SEPTA is installing new gates at nine more stations to combat #fareevasion: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will be adding its new 3D-technology “fare evasion” gates to nine Market-Frankford and Broad Street line stations after successfully?piloting them at its 69th Street Transportation Center. These new gates have full-length glass doors, and the top of the gate contains 3-D technology that can detect when a fare evader is following behind a paying customer, SEPTA CEO and General Manager Leslie S. Richards said. C: Ken Lawrence, Chief Charles Lawson, Elizabeth Smith, P.E., PMP, City of Philadelphia
SEPTA installing new gates at nine more stations to combat fare evasion
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