Ideas We Should Steal

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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
76 Place

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
Guest Commentary

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
New Urban Order

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