SEPTA Allowing Bikes On Trains As Part Of Pandemic Recovery Plan
SEPTA will allow riders to bring bikes on board trains during peak hours.
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SEPTA will allow riders to bring bikes on board trains during peak hours.
SEPTA is launching Social Distancing Coaches across its transit system to remind riders to wear face mask and other safety measures during the pandemic.
The barge is currently located near the Vine Street Expressway Bridge, which is upstream from a SEPTA rail bridge at 30th Street.
Some of the key changes include no trolley service between Sharon Hill and MacDade Boulevard because of high water.
One of the first locations will be along the Market-Frankford Line, where mask compliance is only about 60%.
On Monday night, officials announced charges against 18-year-old Gilbert Newton III of Philadelphia.
Officials say that the officer was placed on administrative duty on May 31.
SEPTA crews will be working around the clock through July 20 performing critical maintenance and station upgrades.
For the first time in months, SEPTA's Regional Rail is now running hourly instead of every two hours, like they have been because of the pandemic.
SEPTA riders in Center City may have to add extra time to their commute.
If you want to avoid driving, new SEPTA schedules go into effect starting tomorrow.
SEPTA said the fare restructuring plan will help riders during a difficult economic time.
The Chestnut Hill West and Cynwyd Lines remain suspended.
SEPTA is reminding riders that face masks are required.
It's important to note that if you're anywhere within the SEPTA system -- that includes buses, subways and the Regional Rail -- you are required to wear a mask.
SEPTA made the announcement Friday.
SEPTA says bus, subway and trolley services that were suspended in Center City will resume Tuesday, which is primary election day in Pennsylvania.
This comes after two consecutive days of looting and vandalism in the city after protests over George Floyd's death turned violent.
Service will remain suspended until at least 6 a.m. Monday, when the curfew is lifted.
SEPTA is bringing back front-door boarding and fare collection on buses and trolleys.
Officials are planning to increase SEPTA services starting on Monday.
Eyewitness News was at the Frankford Transportation Center, where SEPTA showed off changes to busses.
A month ago, SEPTA reduced services down to a lifeline schedule. The aim was to protect riders and operators.
Customers are advised to use SEPTA for essential travel only and are strongly encouraged to wear face masks and coverings.
Philadelphia's Board of Education has postponed a vote on a controversial plan that would close 17 public schools.
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An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
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Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
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