PA Transit Info

News articles are not in alphabetical or date-order.

1. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties

http://www.septa.org/

2. Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) http://www.ridepatco.org/index.asp

3. Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (doing business as rabbittransit)

http://www.rabbittransit.org/AboutUs.aspx

Fares & Passes for the rabbitEXPRESS bus service - http://www.rabbittransit.org/Schedules/rabbitEXPRESS/FaresPasses.aspx

A. Route 15N provides multiple round trips during weekdays between Gettysburg and Harrisburg. Destinations include Downtown Harrisburg, State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg Amtrak Station, Farm Show Building, HACC (Harrisburg Campus) and the Harrisburg International Airport (via Route 7 CAT bus, morning only). Park and Ride lots are available.

Schedule for Route 15N - http://www.rabbittransit.org/Schedules/rabbitEXPRESS/15NScheduleMondayFridayNov3.aspx

Map for Route 15N - http://www.rabbittransit.org/Schedules/rabbitEXPRESSSchedulesJune9/15NMapMondayFriday.aspx

B. Route 83N provides multiple round trips during weekdays between York and Harrisburg. Destinations include Downtown Harrisburg, State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg Amtrak Station, Farm Show Building, HACC (Harrisburg Campus) and the Harrisburg International Airport (via Route 7 CAT bus, morning only). Park and Ride lots are available.

Schedule for Route 83N - http://www.rabbittransit.org/Schedules/rabbitEXPRESS/83NScheduleMondayFridayNov3.aspx

Map for Route 83N - http://www.rabbittransit.org/Schedules/rabbitEXPRESSSchedulesJune9/83NMapMondayFriday.aspx

C. Route 83S provides multiple round trips during weekdays between York and Northern Maryland. Destinations include Emigsville, Shrewsbury, MTA Light Rail Hunt Valley/Timonium, Black & Decker, Towson Commons and BWI Airport (via MTA Light Rail). Park and Ride lots are available. Please note that the rabbitEXPRESS Route 83S operates within the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) service area. 83S buses will stop at any marked MTA bus stop along the designated route for alighting passengers, however, all boarding locations must be pre-approved by rabbittransit.

Schedule for RabbitTransit Route 83S - http://www.rabbittransit.org/Schedules/rabbitEXPRESS/83SScheduleMondayFridayNov3.aspx

Map for RabbitTransit Route 83S (Monday - Friday) also includes a weblink to the Maryland MTA's Light Rail Train website - http://www.rabbittransit.org/Schedules/rabbitEXPRESSSchedulesJune9/83SMapMondayFriday.aspx

Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers: Concerned with SouthEastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and other areas near the Delaware Valley - https://mail09908.wixsite.com/dvarp

Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers area transit news & industry publications webpage

https://mail09908.wixsite.com/dvarp/transit-news

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1. PA: Allentown Train Ride to New York Postponed Indefinitely 05/18/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12209140/allentown-train-ride-to-new-york-derailed?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160512002

2. Harrisburg Detective Selected as 2015 Amtrak Officer of the Year 05/17/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12209139/harrisburg-detective-selected-as-2015-amtrak-officer-of-the-year?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160512002

3. PA: Philly's Use of Cops to Ferry Patients from Amtrak Derailment Did No Harm, Feds Find 05/18/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12209144/phillys-use-of-cops-to-ferry-patients-of-amtrak-derailment-did-no-harm-feds-find?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160512002

4. SEPTA Announces Major Battery Project 01/22/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12161040/septa-announces-major-batter-y-project

5. SEPTA To Hold Open House on 2017 Capital Budget 01/19/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12160175/septa-to-hold-open-house-on-2017-capital-budget-12-year-program

6. Bus Boarding Locations Return to 69th Street’s West Terminal 01/04/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12154067/bus-boarding-locations-return-to-69th-streets-west-terminal

7. PA: Sources: U.S. to Conclude Train 188 Likely Derailed After Engineer Distracted 05/17/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12208669/sources-us-to-conclude-train-188-likely-derailed-after-engineer-distracted?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160511003

8. PA: Deadly Amtrak Derailment Caused by Distracted Operator: Report 05/17/2016 - http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/280100-deadly-amtrak-derailment-caused-by-distracted-operator-according-to

9. PA: Downtown Partnership Pushing for More Rail Service to Harrisburg 05/16/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12207973/downtown-partnership-pushing-for-more-rail-service-to-harrisburg?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160510002

10. PA: NTSB: Amtrak Engineer, Distracted by Radio Talk, Lost Awareness of Curve 05/18/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12209143/ntsb-amtrak-engineer-distracted-by-radio-talk-lost-awareness-of-curve?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160512002

11. PA: Port Authority Recommends Extending Service in Wilkinsburg, Penn Hills, Garfield 05/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12210251/port-authority-recommends-extending-service-in-wilkinsburg-penn-hills-garfield?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160520004

12. PA: Port Authority Finances Can't Keep Up With Service Expansion Demands 05/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12210246/port-authority-finances-cant-keep-up-with-service-expansion-demands?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160520004

13. SEPTA and Uber Announce Summer Pilot Program 05/29/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12213791/septa-and-uber-announce-summer-pilot-program?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160530002

14. SEPTA Launches Reconstruction of Key Transit Hub in West Philadelphia 05/24/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12211736/septa-launches-reconstruction-of-key-transit-hub-in-west-philadelphia?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160519003

15. PA: Internet Program Lets BCTA Users Track Buses in Real Time 06/02/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12215644/brief-internet-program-lets-bcta-users-track-buses-in-real-time?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160602002

16. PA: Erie County Council Gives City Deadline in EMTA Dispute 06/02/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12215651/erie-county-council-gives-city-deadline-in-emta-dispute?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160602002

17. PA: Port Authority's Costs to Reduce Fares: $7.57M 05/31/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12214149/port-authoritys-costs-to-reduce-fares-757m?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160531002

18. SEPTA Board Approves Purchase of 525 New Hybrid Buses 05/27/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12213457/septa-board-approves-purchase-of-525-new-hybrid-buses?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160527002

19. PA: Erie County Council Wants EMTA Charter Changes 05/27/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12213380/erie-county-council-wants-emta-charter-changes?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160527002

20. PA: Transportation Projects to Cost $410.5M 05/27/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12213381/transportation-projects-to-cost-4105m?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160527002

30. PA: Pittsburgh's Smart City Proposal Combines Data, Energy and Transportation 06/10/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12219183/pittsburghs-smart-city-proposal-combines-data-energy-and-transportation?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160610002

31. PA: Major Bus Route Changes for Monroe County Transit Authority 05/24/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12211716/monroe-county-transit-authority-changes-bus-routes?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160524003

32. PA: Port Authority to Offer Kiosks, New Signs to Help Riders 06/08/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12217979/port-authority-to-offer-kiosks-new-signs-to-help-riders?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160608004

33. PA: On Eve of Final NTSB Report, Charges Still Possible for Amtrak 188 Engineer 06/08/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12218156/on-eve-of-final-ntsb-report-charges-still-possible-for-amtrak-188-engineer

34. SEPTA Key to Launch for ‘Early Adopters’ on Monday, June 13 06/13/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12219927/septa-key-to-launch-for-early-adopters-on-monday-june-13?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160613003

35. PA: Fare Changes Mulled to Reduce Westmoreland County Paratransit Deficit 06/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12222350/fare-changes-mulled-to-reduce-westmoreland-county-paratransit-deficit?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160620002

36. PA: SEPTA Power-Plant Plan Provokes Climate Activists 06/20/2016 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/energy/20160620_SEPTA_power-plant_plan_provokes_climate_activists.html

37. Completion of Philadelphia 30th Street Station District Plan Highlighted by Action on Near Term Improvements 06/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12222363/completion-of-philadelphia-30th-street-station-district-plan-highlighted-by-action-on-near-term-improvements

38. PA: Port Authority Looks to Reduce Number of Bus Stops 06/28/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12225977/port-authority-looks-to-reduce-number-of-bus-stops

39. PA: Port Authority of Allegheny County Considers Adding Electric Buses 06/27/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12225481/port-authority-of-allegheny-county-considers-adding-electric-buses?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160627002

40. PA: Rabbit Transit Expands Rides for Vets 06/27/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12225475/rabbit-transit-expands-rides-for-vets?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160627002

41. Port Authority Board Approves Operating and Capital Budgets 06/27/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12225382/port-authority-board-approves-operating-and-capital-budgets?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160627002

42. PA: Port Authority's Budget OK Means Bus-Service Upgrades in Penn Hills 07/01/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12227550/port-authoritys-budget-ok-means-bus-service-upgrades-in-penn-hills?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160701002

43. SEPTA's Newly Minted 5th Street/Independence Hall Station 07/01/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12227700/septas-newly-minted-5th-street-independence-hall-station?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160701002

44. PA: Montour County Hands Keys to Rabbittransit 06/30/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12227058/montour-county-hands-keys-to-rabbittransit?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160630002

45. SEPTA Key Reaches 10,000 Early Adopters 06/30/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12227042/septa-key-reaches-10000-early-adopters

46. PA: SEPTA: 'Significant Structural Defect' Sidelines 120 Rail Cars 07/04/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12227920/septa-significant-structural-defect-sidelines-120-rail-cars

47. PA: SEPTA: Serious Cracks Found in 95 Percent of Cars Inspected So Far 07/04/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12227909/septa-serious-cracks-found-in-95-percent-of-cars-inspected-so-far?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160704002

48. PA: Port Authority Looks to Reduce Number of Bus Stops 06/28/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12225977/port-authority-looks-to-reduce-number-of-bus-stops?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160628002

49. SEPTA Announces Regional Rail Service Adjustments 07/05/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12228099/septa-announces-regional-rail-service-adjustments?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160705002

50. PA: Hyundai Rotem's Stock Rises Despite SEPTA's Freeze on its Rail Cars 07/06/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12228698/hyundai-rotems-stock-rises-despite-septas-freeze-on-its-rail-cars?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160706004

51. PA: SEPTA Could Borrow Trains From NJ Transit 07/06/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12228711/septa-could-borrow-trains-from-nj-transit?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160706004

52. SEPTA to Outfit Entire Bus Fleet with Safe Turn Alert Systems from Harsco 07/07/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12229331/septa-to-outfit-entire-bus-fleet-with-safe-turn-alert-systems-from-harscos-protran-technology-unit?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160707002

53. Amtrak Rolls Out the Welcome Mat at 30th Street 07/11/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12230350/amtrak-rolls-out-the-welcome-mat-at-30th-street

54. PA: Amid Transit Woes, SEPTA to Add 1,700 Seats Monday 07/11/2016 - http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/07/11/amid-transit-woes-septa-add-1700-seats-democratic-national-convention/86934906/

55. PA: Leased fleet to cost SEPTA $257,035 a month 07/11/2016 - http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/real-time/SEPTA-spending-750000-on-leased-fleet.html

56. PA: SEPTA: New commuter schedule promises relief thanks to leased cars from other transit agencies 07/11/2016 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20160711_SEPTA__New_commuter_schedule_promises_relief_thanks_to_leased_cars_from_other_transit_agencies.html

57. PA: Updated SEPTA Regional Rail schedules released 07/10/2016 - http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/in-transit/Updated-SEPTA-schedule-expected-tonight.html

58. PA: Expanded Routes Cost Port Authority Much More Than Expected 07/12/2016 - http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10699934-74/authority-cost-routes

59. PA: SEPTA Shows Silverliner V Cracks That Took 115 Railcars Off Tracks - http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/traffic/transit/SEPTA-Silverliner-V-Cracks-386784421.html

60. PA: Port Authority’s Ad Revenue Grows 07/18/2016 - http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2016/07/18/Port-Authority-ad-revenue-grows/stories/201607180014

61. PA: SEPTA Adds 5 More Maryland Rail Cars to Ease Crowding 07/18/2016 - http://6abc.com/travel/septa-adds-5-more-leased-rail-cars-to-ease-crowding/1431121/

62. SEPTA Regional Rail Schedule Enhancements Effective July 18th 07/18/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12233216/septa-regional-rail-schedule-enhancements-effective-monday-july-18?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160718004

63. PA: Port Authority’s Ad Revenue Grows 07/18/2016 - http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2016/07/18/Port-Authority-ad-revenue-grows/stories/201607180014

64. PA: SEPTA Adds 5 More Maryland Rail Cars to Ease Crowding 07/18/2016 - http://6abc.com/travel/septa-adds-5-more-leased-rail-cars-to-ease-crowding/1431121/

65. PA: Maker of SEPTA Rail Cars Blames Cracks on Flawed Weld 07/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12234364/maker-of-septa-rail-cars-blames-cracks-on-flawed-weld?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160720003

66. PA: Planners Want County, City to Talk About Erie Bus Service 07/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12234269/planners-want-county-city-to-talk-about-erie-bus-service

67. PA: Turnpike Commission Increases Tolls 6 Percent, Reviews all Construction Projects 07/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12234259/turnpike-commission-increases-tolls-6-percent-reviews-all-construction-projects?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160720003

68. SEPTA Key Early Adopters Program for Transit Riders Expanding07/22/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12235442/septa-key-early-adopters-program-for-transit-riders-expanding?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160722003

69. PA: SEPTA Chairman Stands by Contract for Troubled Rail Cars07/22/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12235321/septa-chairman-stands-by-contract-for-troubled-rail-cars?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160722003

70. SEPTA Key Early Adopters Program for Transit Riders Expanding 07/25/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12235976/septa-key-early-adopters-program-for-transit-riders-expanding?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160725002

71. PA: Westmoreland County Transit Authority Eyes Rate Changes in Response to Complaints 07/25/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12235847/westmoreland-county-transit-authority-eyes-rate-changes-in-response-to-complaints?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160725002

72. PA: CamTran's Natural-Gas Buses Arrive with Gasoline Engines 08/01/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12238531/no-fueling-camtrans-natural-gas-buses-arrive-with-gasoline-engines?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160801005

73. PA: Some Sidelined Philadelphia Area Transit Cars to Return Soon 08/04/2016 - http://lewistownsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/1248336/Some-sidelined-Philadelphia-area-transit-cars-to-return-soon.html?isap=1&nav=5013

74. SEPTA Announces Timeline for Return of Silverliner V Rail Cars 08/04/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12240529/septa-announces-timeline-for-return-of-silverliner-v-rail-cars?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160804002

75. PA: Few Transit Riders Will Notice Fare Hike for MCCT 08/04/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12241068/few-transit-riders-will-notice-fare-hike

76. PA: Dahlkemper Letter Urges Erie Officials to Renew EMTA Talks 08/11/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12243292/dahlkemper-letter-urges-erie-officials-to-renew-emta-talks?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160811002

77. Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission Adopts Updated 12-Year Transportation Program 08/16/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12245173/pennsylvania-state-transportation-commission-adopts-updated-12-year-transportation-program?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160816002

78. PA: rabbittransit Moves Central Operations in York to Former Pfaltzgraff Distribution Center 09/07/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12253937/rabbittransit-moves-central-operations-in-york-to-former-pfaltzgraff-distribution-center-on-zarfoss-drive

79. SEPTA Receives Federal Grants to Advance Two Key Improvement Projects 09/15/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12257626/septa-receives-federal-grants-to-advance-two-key-improvement-projects

80. SEPTA Key Early Adopters Program Expands With ‘Quick Trips’ 09/28/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12262847/septa-key-early-adopters-program-expands-with-quick-trips?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160928003

81. PA: Beaver County Transit Authority to Update Fare Collection System 09/29/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12263331/beaver-county-transit-authority-to-update-fare-collection-system

82. PA: Port Authority Announces Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel Light Rail, Bus Restrictions 09/29/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12263328/port-authority-announces-mt-washington-transit-tunnel-light-rail-bus-restrictions?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS160929003

83. PA: Pittsburgh Gets $10.9M Federal Transportation Grant 10/10/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12267151/brief-pittsburgh-gets-109-million-federal-transportation-grant?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161010002

84. PA: LCTA Adding Bus Route to Pittston Area Service 10/14/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12269327/lcta-adding-bus-route-to-pittston-area-service?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161014002

85. PA: rabbittransit to Participate in $1.2M Federal Grant Innovative Pilot Program 10/07/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12266702/rabbittransit-to-participate-in-12-million-federal-grant-innovative-pilot-program-connecting-findmyridepa-with-medical-appointments?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161007003

86. PA: SEPTA Workers Vote Unanimous to Authorize Strike at End-of-Month10/19/2016 - http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/SEPTA-Strike-Authorization-Vote-TWU-Philadelphia-Bus-Train-397212251.html

87. SEPTA 'Quick Trips' Now Available at All Market-Frankford & Broad Street Line Stations SEPTA 'Quick Trips' Now Available at All Market-Frankford & Broad Street Line Stations 10/17/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12270153/quick-trips-now-available-at-all-market-frankford-broad-street-line-stations

88. PennDOT Accepting Applications For 2017-18 Improvements Under Multimodal Transportation Fund 10/18/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12270365/penndot-accepting-applications-for-2017-18-improvements-under-multimodal-transportation-fund?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161018003

89. PA: Port Authority Considering Boston Firm to Help with BRT 10/21/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12271701/port-authority-considering-boston-firm-to-help-with-bus-rapid-transit-system?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161021003

90. PA: Port Authority Hires Consultant to Help with Rapid Transit System 10/20/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12271626/port-authority-hires-consultant-to-help-with-rapid-transit-system?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161021003

91. PA: Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Allow Uber, Lyft to Operate Permanently 10/21/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12271698/pennsylvania-house-passes-bill-to-allow-uber-lyft-to-operate-permanently?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161021003

92. PA: Residents Don’t Want Buses in North Side Development 10/24/2016 - http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2016/10/24/Residents-don-t-want-buses-in-North-Side-development/stories/201610240012

93. PA: Westmoreland County Bus Fleet Set for Fuel Conversion 10/24/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12272136/westmoreland-county-bus-fleet-set-for-fuel-conversion?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161024002

94. SEPTA Celebrates Completion of Crum Creek Viaduct Project 10/24/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12272230/septa-celebrates-completion-of-crum-creek-viaduct-project?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161024002

95. PA: Port Authority Kicks Off Fare Change Marketing Effort 10/31/2016 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12274578/port-authority-kicks-off-fare-change-marketing-effort?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS161031003&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1662C5131745J6F

96. PA: Could SEPTA be the First Transit System to Use Suicide Barriers? 06/08/2017 - http://www.phillyvoice.com/could-septa-be-first-transit-system-use-suicide-barriers/

97. SEPTA approves systemwide fare increases effective in July 05/25/2017 - http://www.phillyvoice.com/septa-approves-fare-increases-effective-july/

98. Token of the past: SEPTA's antiquated fare system on its way out 10/12/2016 - http://www.phillyvoice.com/token-of-the-past-septas-antiquated-fare-system-on-its-way-out/

99. Port Authority could lose $80 million in state funds if House GOP plan prevails 09/07/2017 - http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2017/09/07/Allegheny-County-Port-Authority-budget-loss-state-funds-cuts-devastating-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh-GOP-proposal/stories/201709070160

100. SEPTA blasts alarm over GOP House budget proposal’s cuts to state transportation funds 09/08/2017 - http://planphilly.com/articles/2017/09/08/septa-blasts-alarm-over-gop-house-budget-proposal-s-cuts-to-state-transportation-funds

101. What if SEPTA had a better bus map? A rider tried making one. 09/05/2016 - http://planphilly.com/articles/2016/01/05/what-if-septa-had-a-better-bus-map-a-rider-tried-making-one

102. SEPTA looks to Texas for ideas for bus route redesign 09/11/2017 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/septa-overhaul-bus-service-houston-model-20170911.html

103. SEPTA Pins Falling Ridership on Growth of Uber, Lyft; Promises to Rethink Bus Service (As Uber grows, SEPTA to rethink bus service) 07/23/2017 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/as-uber-grows-septa-to-rethink-bus-service-20170721.html

104. Pittsburgh Bus Rapid Transit Line Added to Long-Term Regional Plan (Bus Rapid Transit Plans Roll On With Regional Support) 09/26/2017 - http://wesa.fm/post/bus-rapid-transit-plans-roll-regional-support#stream/0

105. Philadelphia: The Latest City to Fret If Its Transit Is Good Enough for Amazon (Philly's public transit ready for Amazon's new headquarters? 09/25/2017) - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/is-philly-public-transit-ready-for-amazon-hq2-septa-amtrak-20170925.html

106. Pittsburgh BRT Plan May Result in Service Cuts for Low-Income 10/02/2017 - http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2017/10/02/Port-Authority-looks-to-riders-affected-by-BRT-plans/stories/201710020015

107. In Pittsburgh, Transit Passes Come With Bike-Share Access at No Extra Charge 10/09/2017 - http://usa.streetsblog.org/2017/10/09/in-pittsburgh-transit-passes-come-with-bike-share-access-at-no-extra-charge/

108. Group forms to back rail to King of Prussia as vital city-suburban link 10/17/2017 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/commercial/group-forms-to-back-rail-to-king-of-prussia-as-vital-city-suburban-link-20171017.html

109. From 80 stops to 8: Express SEPTA bus to debut on Roosevelt Blvd. 10/17/2017 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/septa-express-bus-8-stops-roosevelt-boulevard-20171017.html

110. Pittsburgh Tests Out Red Bus Lanes Downtown 10/18/2017 - https://usa.streetsblog.org/2017/10/18/pittsburgh-tests-out-red-bus-lanes-downtown/

111. Montgomery County officials hear plan for King of Prussia rail spur 11/03/2017 - http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/montgomery-county-officials-hear-plan-for-king-of-prussia-rail-spur&template=mobileart

112. Philly Wants to Modernize Its Streetcar System 01/16/2018 - https://usa.streetsblog.org/2018/01/16/philly-wants-to-modernize-its-streetcar-system/

113. Philadelphia looks to SEPTA bus cameras for parking enforcement 02/28/2018 - http://www.thetransitwire.com/2018/02/28/philadelphia-looks-to-septa-bus-cameras-for-parking-enforcement/?utm_source=The+Transit+Wire+Email+Sub+List+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cd497d35ff-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_0387b53cee-cd497d35ff-132527825&mc_cid=cd497d35ff&mc_eid=c1f782ba3c and http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/cars-blocking-bus-stops-septa-ppa-traffic-streets-philly-simple-fix-20180226.html

114. Bus Rapid Transit Plan Could Jeopardize Mon Valley Bus Service With No Clear Replacement 03/13/2018 - http://wesa.fm/post/bus-rapid-transit-plan-could-jeopardize-mon-valley-bus-service-no-clear-replacement#stream/0

115. Pittsburgh International CEO: 'We'll be ready' if light rail to airport ever happens 04/04/2018 - http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13495089-74/pittsburgh-international-ceo-says-well-be-ready-if-light-rail-to-airport

116. PA: Mon Valley Bus Riders Cheer Port Authority Decision Not to Cut Routes When BRT is Built 04/16/2018 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12408013/mon-valley-bus-riders-cheer-port-authority-decision-not-to-cut-routes-when-brt-is-built?utm_source=MASS+NewsViews+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS180416002&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C9008G9570389H3T

117. rabbittransit Introduces Mobile Ticketing 04/19/2018 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12408655/rabbittransit-introduces-mobile-ticketing

118. SEPTA's billion-dollar plan for new trolleys takes a step forward 01/11/2018 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/septa-billion-dollar-plan-to-upgrade-trolleys-make-ada-compliant-20180111.html

119. Eulogy for the SEPTA token 12/27/2017 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/eulogy-septa-token-ending-extinct-trolley-philadelphia-bus-transit-transportation-20171227.html

120. For Philly's seniors, a long wait for SEPTA's new fare card 01/01/2018 - http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/septa-key-cards-delayed-philly-senior-citizens-20180101.html

121. More groups press Port Authority to use civilian fare checkers over armed officers 09/29/2017 - http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2017/09/29/groups-pressure-Port-Authority-fare-enforcement-armed-police-officers-trolley-light-rail-cashless/stories/201709290131

122. Pittsburgh school board comes out against Port Authority's fare-check proposal 11/24/2017 - http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2017/11/24/Pittsburgh-Public-Schools-Port-Authority-against-armed-fare-checkers-light-rail/stories/201711220207

123. Pittsburgh drops plans for cashless payment on light rail 05/01/2018 - http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/04/27/Port-Authority-armed-officers-light-rail-subway-T-transit-pittsburgh/stories/201804270106

124. SEPTA considering an end to transfer fees as part of bus system overhaul 05/07/2018 - http://planphilly.com/articles/2018/05/07/septa-considering-an-end-to-transfer-fees-as-part-of-bus-system-overhaul

125. SEPTA offers farecard option for social service agencies 07/17/2018 - http://www.thetransitwire.com/2018/07/17/septa-offers-farecard-option-for-social-service-agencies/?utm_source=The+Transit+Wire+Email+Sub+List+2017&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=e18cad644e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_term=0_0387b53cee-e18cad644e-132527825&mc_cid=e18cad644e&mc_eid=c1f782ba3c

126. New SEPTA program offers alternative for social service agencies used to buying tokens in bulk 07/15/2018 - https://www.phillyvoice.com/new-septa-program-offers-alternative-social-service-agencies-used-buying-tokens-bulk/

127. Limited rollout of SEPTA Key for Regional Rail coming 06/28/2018 - https://www.phillyvoice.com/septa-key-regional-rail-august-1-zone-4/

128. New survey suggests Philadelphians actually really love SEPTA 06/13/2018 - https://www.phillyvoice.com/septa-philadelphia-public-transit-survey-renters/

129. PATCO adds rides, cuts wait time to accommodate increased ridership 06/17/2018 - https://www.phillyvoice.com/patco-adds-rides-cuts-wait-time-accommodate-increased-ridership/

130. SEPTA again shutting down some trolley service in Center City for summer improvement projects 07/11/2018 - https://www.phillyvoice.com/septa-trolley-shutdown-center-city-summer-improvement-projects/

131. PA: Erie Bus Drivers Keep an Eye on Bus Operator and Pedestrian Protection Act in Congress 07/23/2018 - http://www.masstransitmag.com/news/12421494/erie-bus-drivers-keep-an-eye-on-congress?utm_source=MASS+Transit+Security+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASS180726003&rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C1662C5131745J6F

132. Port Authority awards $10.5 million engineering contract for Bus Rapid Transit project 07/27/2018 - https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13910630-74/port-authority-awards-105-million-engineering-contract-for-bus-rapid-transit-project

133. Pittsburgh Vows to Complete BRT With or Without Threatened Federal Funding Program 02/23/2018 - https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/federal-transit-funds-in-limbo-pittsburgh-vows-to-complete-brt

134. SEPTA’s digital fare card hurts the city’s poor, advocate says 09/28/2018 - http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/septa-key-failures-the-poor-are-hurt-digital-fare-card-20180928.html?utm_source=facebook.com&cid=Philly.com+Facebook&utm_campaign=Philly.com+Facebook+Account&utm_medium=social

135. Going under: Inside a phantom SEPTA subway station 11/04/2015 - https://www.phillyvoice.com/inside-septas-phantom-subway-stops/

136. PATCO plans to reopen dormant Franklin Square station in Philly 12/05/2016 - https://www.phillyvoice.com/five-year-plan-patco-plans-reopen-unused-franklin-station-philly/

137. PATCO’s Philly Ghost Station Just Got Closer to Reopening 09/21/2017 - https://www.phillymag.com/news/2017/09/21/patco-ghost-station-franklin-square-reopening-drpa/

138. DRPA redesign plan for reopening PATCO Hi-Speedline station at Franklin Square in Philly 09/20/2018 - https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/2018/09/20/new-patco-design-reopening-franklin-square-station-phillly/1360728002/

139. Proposed BRT system between Oakland and Downtown Pittsburgh moving to final design 11/15/2019 - https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/11/15/Port-Authority-Bus-Rapid-Transit-Oakland-Downtown-Pittsburgh-electric-buses-exclusive-lanes/stories/201911140166

140. Cost jumps $30M for Downtown-Oakland rapid bus project 09/19/2019 - https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/09/19/Downtown-Pittsburgh-Oakland-bus-rapid-transit-BRT-project-cost-traffic/stories/201909190126

141. SEPTA taking Girard Ave. trolley off the rails; 78 percent of fleet can’t pass inspection 01/21/2020 - https://whyy.org/articles/septa-taking-girard-ave-trolley-off-the-rails-78-of-fleet-cant-pass-inspection/

142. MODERN TROLLEY STATION DESIGN GUIDE for SEPTA CITY TRANSIT DIVISION ROUTES 10, 11, 13, 15, 34, AND 36 - DECEMBER 2017 https://www.dvrpc.org/Reports/15014.pdf

143. SEPTA's ROUTE 15 TROLLEY MODERNIZATION OPERATIONS ANALYSIS FOR EASTERN GIRARD AVENUE - JUNE 2019 https://www.dvrpc.org/Reports/18028.pdf

144. 5th Square Transit Advocacy Group's Petition: SEPTA, Fix the Route 15 Trolleys! https://www.5thsq.org/fix_the_15

145. SEPTA Key’s Regional Rail rollout is expected by spring. Here’s what needs to happen before then. 11/18/2019 - https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/septa-key-regional-rail-rollout-travel-wallet-20191118.html

146. Leslie Richards has taken over as SEPTA’s general manager. She’s all ears. 01/24/2020 - https://www.inquirer.com/transportation/leslie-richards-septa-general-manager-20200124.html

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