SEPTA’s bus routes are getting a complete overhaul throughout the city, including Kensington, and the transit agency is asking for feedback from riders in the neighborhood. Together with other SEPTA Forward initiatives, such as Trolley Modernization and King of Prussia Rail, it promotes and strengthens regional growth and connects people with opportunity.Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, the new Wissahickon Transportation Center will play an important role in SEPTA’s ongoing Bus Revolution.”īus Revolution – a key initiative of SEPTA Forward, SEPTA’s strategic plan – is a comprehensive redesign of the bus network. “SEPTA’s bus network has experienced the largest rebound across all modes – with bus ridership reaching 70 percent of pre-COVID levels. “With approximately 7,200 pre-COVID daily passenger trips, this facility has more daily activity than all but one non-Center City Regional Rail station,” said SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie S. It includes the construction of ADA-compliant boarding areas, new signage, and weather protection. The project allows SEPTA to expand the existing Wissahickon Transportation Center – significantly improving operations, safety, and accessibility. Keating Company for general construction, $4,203 to Carr and Duff, LLC for electrical construction and $1,817 to Edward J. Deon Sr.Īt its February meeting, the SEPTA Board awarded three contracts for a total of $28,313 to construction contractors, including $22,292 to Daniel J. “This new, state-of-the-art transit hub will make bus service more convenient and reliable for the thousands of people in northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods who depend on buses to get to work, school and other activities,” said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will begin construction on the new Wissahickon Transportation Center, which will enhance the customer experience at the busy bus station on Ridge Avenue.

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