Transit Forward Philadelphia

A coalition of Philadelphia-based organizations advocating for safe, accessible, and sustainable transit improvements in Southeastern PA. Join us! #FundSEPTA

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Throughout PA, we're excited by improvements to tracking to help riders plan! @NBCPhiladelphia has an overview of new statewide software for if you're using transit outside of Philly and Pittsburgh (which have their own tracking already). https://t.co/cpmcjB2aGP

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Alongside ridership growth, crime is also going down - and quickly! Do @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems want to cut off this progress at the knees? #FundPAtransit https://t.co/viNbigeQSP

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Following up the news of SEPTA's vendor selection for Key 2.0, @PhillyInquirer editorial on how proper funding can actually help ensure the agency builds in-house capacity. We like where this is going! https://t.co/vS65oVnLar

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

SEPTA was ahead of the game in adding contactless fare payment! @RidePATCO announces its move to even end circulation of their "Freedom" cards and @KYWNewsradio has the story. https://t.co/56nHoIqW4g

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

While @PhillyMayor and @PhillyOTIS leave our intercity bus riders to the elements, @PABusTerminal wins big money from the federal government to undergo much-needed renovations. https://t.co/1lY20fIm38

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Might @DelRiverWfront bring back a streetcar to Columbus? Take this survey to help shape its potential future! https://t.co/BvoCL8lI2g

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Cheers to @smartunionworks and other SEPTA operator unions for the long-awaited install of new shields to protect drivers on the bus. https://t.co/EBbd5IzP7C

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

@PhillyInquirer reports on this week's SEPTA board vote on Key 2.0. We all know the fiasco that has been Key 1.0 with @ConduentTranspo - will this go-round run more smoothly? https://t.co/eeyT6Mccgj

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Cutting Op-Ed in @SouthwestGlobe and we couldn't agree more: the inability to fund SEPTA illuminates our city and state's lack of investment in the working class - the base of our entire economy. https://t.co/ZSz7UnsiSZ

[Rep. Ben Waxman @RepBenWaxman]

Imagine a PA where public transit works for everyone—affordable, accessible, and reliable. That future starts with sustainable funding for @SEPTA and transit systems statewide. Temporary fixes won’t cut it. https://t.co/5i5388OFZE

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

@PhillyMayor has been...preoccupied with other issues, so we're eager to get back to basics: ensuring we have stable transportation to reduce congestion, increase accessibility, and make progress on that "cleaner, greener" promise. https://t.co/gAGJTHoD1l

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Great summation from @yfreemark @StreetsblogUSA of transit expansion last year and in the year ahead - where's @SEPTA , you ask? Even the many miles of regional rail track already in place are often barely used; we need state money ASAP. https://t.co/K1wSnK074i

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

40 years of service!! Cheers to SEPTA's first female operator, Jackie Pettyjohn, on her retirement, and pioneering labor in our region. https://t.co/LAqJCMDqNY

[fully fund transit @crosstown_line]

The most important investment that @GovernorShapiro could make in center city is permanent SEPTA funding plus enough capital to complete Reimagining Regional Rail and transform RR into a true S-Bahn, fully overhaul all CC subway stations, and build a new intercity bus terminal

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Even with the fare increase on Dec 1, SEPTA's ridership is still growing and recovering. @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems you see that?

[ISEPTAPHILLY @SEPTAPHILLY]

Average daily ridership in December 2024 was 698,655 unlinked passenger trips across all modes. On average there were 46,862 more trips per day in December 2024 compared to December 2023. Learn more: https://t.co/TufeBm3yEY. #ISEPTAPHILLY #HowWeRoll

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Exciting report from @NiskanenCenter outlines opportunity to help stabilize and grow the exact trains @savethetrainCHW is fighting for through zoning reform. https://t.co/oF0UKGgNp1

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Cheers to @NBCPhiladelphia asking directly: Will @PASenateGOP @PASenateGOP fund PA's transit, including SEPTA? https://t.co/jBXnRtxJjg

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

@tomfitzgerald looks at mobility and safety improvements proposed for Roosevelt Boulevard, and see lots of desire for fast transit like @BlvdSubway https://t.co/KIEokgq80M

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Challenges at SEPTA affect everyone, whether they use the system or not. This @gridphilly piece lays out the impact on students through the lens of our comrade and TFP member, Tariem from SEPTA's CAC. We need stable, reliable funding now! https://t.co/rQqzh6p4Ap

[Transit Forward Philadelphia @transit4philly]

Interesting op-ed in @TheCHLocal looks at SEPTA's recent lease deals along regional rail for their catalyzing economic development potential. https://t.co/1uXnrkKyOF