Transportation – Temple Update https://templeupdate.com On Air. Online. On Now. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:04:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://kleinsites-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/home/smcsites/public_html/wp-content/blogs.dir/47/files/2020/08/27112012/cropped-templeupdate-4-32x32.jpg Transportation – Temple Update https://templeupdate.com 32 32 SEPTA Implements Rear-Door Boarding, Suspends Bus and Trolley Fares https://templeupdate.com/septa-implements-rear-door-boarding-suspends-bus-and-trolley-fares/ https://templeupdate.com/septa-implements-rear-door-boarding-suspends-bus-and-trolley-fares/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:36:48 +0000 https://templeupdate.com/?p=21289 View More » ]]> In an effort to provide a safe travel environment during the coronavirus pandemic, SEPTA will now require rear-door boarding on all bus and trolley routes, starting Wednesday, April 1. All riders will board and exit from the rear doors, except for riders with disabilities, who will still have access to front-door boarding. In addition to rear-door boarding, SEPTA is suspending on-board fare…

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Farewell to the Septa Token https://templeupdate.com/farewell-to-the-septa-token/ https://templeupdate.com/farewell-to-the-septa-token/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:46:07 +0000 https://templeupdate.com/?p=16225 View More » ]]> Septa tokens, which have been a staple of subway and bus transportation in Philadelphia for over 100 years, are finally going away this March 1st. The city will be fully embracing their electronic systems, including the quick trip kiosks and the Septa Key Card. For some months after, employees will still accept the tokens, good for “one trip only.” However sales will completely cease on March…

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Eagles Parade Details: SEPTA Service Changes https://templeupdate.com/eagles-parade-details-septa-service-changes/ https://templeupdate.com/eagles-parade-details-septa-service-changes/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:17:46 +0000 https://templeupdate.com/?p=16116 View More » ]]> After coming out on top in Super Bowl LII, Philadelphia will celebrate the Eagles with a parade this Thursday. The parade will begin at 11 AM at Broad and Pattison, and end with a ceremony at the Art Museum. The ceremony is expected to last from 1 PM to 3 PM. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney believes attendance may exceed the estimated one million people who attended the 2008 Phillies parade.

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SEPTA Travel Wallet to Replace Token Travel https://templeupdate.com/septa-travel-wallet-to-replace-token-travel/ https://templeupdate.com/septa-travel-wallet-to-replace-token-travel/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:41:56 +0000 https://templeupdate.com/?p=12047 Septa Key. SEPTA introduced the key in June as a pathway for early adopters to transition from the outdated token to a virtual payment plan. View More » ]]> Temple students and Philadelphia residents will transition from tokens to the Septa Key. SEPTA introduced the key in June as a pathway for early adopters to transition from the outdated token to a virtual payment plan. Just this week Septa unveiled the newest addition to the SEPTA Key, the Travel Wallet. This installment to the SEPTA Key will help continue the gradual phase out of the token…

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