Topic: SEPTA

Five Ways SEPTA Can Save Itself
The transit agency does not have to face a “death spiral” every year. Here’s how other city systems are not just surviving, but thriving
By Courtney DuChene
Will Philly Area Legislators Sell Out SEPTA in Next Year’s Budget?
State lawmakers failed to prioritize public transit last year, forcing a SEPTA crisis that could upend the region. Who will step up to keep that from happening again?
By Jon Geeting
SEPTA’s Crisis is Not Just a “City of Philadelphia” Problem
The CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust has a message for all Pennsylvanians: Let’s make SEPTA thrive, not just survive
By Gerard H. Sweeney
Two Problems, One Solution
Better public transit access provides higher property values, and more incentive to build much-needed housing. That should be a wake-up call on the need to fund SEPTA
By Jon Geeting
Businesses, Do Something for SEPTA
The Chamber of Commerce CEO on what local companies — and all of us — can do to prevent SEPTA’s drastic service cuts and fare hikes
By Chellie Cameron
Let’s Expand — Not Cut — Free SEPTA for Workers
Mayor Parker has proposed reducing the amount of City money spent on free transit passes for government workers. Here’s why that’s a mistake
By Jon Geeting
The Answer to SEPTA’s Funding Woes?
Philadelphia’s struggle with transit cuts should spur reform in another area in need of attention: Housing. A housing policy expert shares ideas Philly should steal from around the country
By Andrew Justus
The New Sixers Arena is a Boon For SEPTA
Philadelphia 3.0’s engagement director offers a guest commentary on one reason urbanists should applaud the Sixers' new Center City arena
By Jon Geeting
The Tragic Consequences of SEPTA Cuts
CHOP’s CEO warns that letting our public transit system fail means failing children around the region
By Madeline Bell
Expand — Yes, Expand — Public Transit
New York City, Seattle and Sydney are doubling down on public transportation amid the ongoing work-from-home trend. Why this counterintuitive move is an idea Philly should steal
By Diana Lind