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High fares for Regional Rail riders create a ‘tale of two transit systems’ in Philadelphia | Opinion

August 3, 2021

Just take a ride on SEPTA’s Regional Rail in the city, and compare that to the ride on a SEPTA bus. It’s striking how much whiter and more privileged the Regional Rail ridership appears to be. This is not just a tale of geography — wealthy suburban versus lower income inner-city riders

It is no wonder the systems are segregated. One is priced at a relatively affordable $2.00 per trip, the other is simply too expensive for many Philadelphians: The cheapest standard ticket on the Regional Rail is $4.00 per trip. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

High fares for Regional Rail riders create a ‘tale of two transit systems’ in Philadelphia

July 30, 2021

SEPTA runs two parallel systems: one for higher-income riders that is disproportionately white, the other for everyone else. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Philadelphia becomes one of the first cities to reintroduce Lyft ridesharing options

July 23, 2021

Lyft recently announced a revamped return of carpooling options, which had been put on pause since the start of the pandemic. It will debut in Philly today, July 19. | From AL DÍA (Read more.)

Lyft to Restart Shared Rides in Philadelphia

July 22, 2021

The cheapest option when ordering a Lyft will return to Philadelphia on Monday as the company once again begins to allow people to share rides.

The news comes as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions continue to ease in many parts of the country. However, some pandemic restrictions will still apply, like mask-wearing for all and a limit on the number of riders. | From NBC10 (Read more.)

Philadelphia’s new school start schedule would wreak havoc on students and beyond

July 20, 2021

Saved by the bell? Not this time. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

West Philly could receive Invest in America funds for road fixes

July 14, 2021

Mantua is one of four neighborhoods in West Philadelphia set to receive traffic safety investments totaling $13 million if INVEST becomes law. A city project on Parkside Avenue between 53rd Street and Bryn Mawr Avenue would also receive $4 million. | From WHYY (Read more.)

Color Me Back: The program using art to brighten public spaces in Philly

July 13, 2021

Philadelphia’s art scene is one of the most prominent in the country. One nonprofit organization coloring the city and changing lives in the process is Color Me Back, which is bringing local, struggling artists the opportunity to create murals at SEPTA stations and other areas in Philly.

The program was initially founded in April 2019 as a 28-week starting project. However, Color Me Back became a major hit, and has built a strong following since. | From AL DÍA (Read more.)

SEPTA Launches New Tap Card for Philadelphia Students

July 11, 2021

Tens of thousands of students in Philadelphia will now have a new way to access public transit to get to school.

The School District of Philadelphia and SEPTA on Thursday introduced the new SEPTA Student Fare Card, a tap card that students can use up to eight times a day and which will replace the laminated cards that were previously given to students each week. | From NBC10 (Read more.)

SEPTA is asking the public for help developing a new transit plan for disabled riders

July 10, 2021

SEPTA and the city of Philadelphia are asking the public for help in proposing new ideas to make transportation more accessible for riders with disabilities through technology. | From AL DÍA (Read more.)

SEPTA Replaced Benches With ‘Leaners.’ Some Riders Won’t Stand for It

July 8, 2021

A new pilot program replaces benches with “leaners” at two SEPTA transportation hubs. But some riders are unhappy with the change, including the elderly, disabled and those with kids too short to reach the rails. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)