SEPTA GM/CEO Stepping Down
Leslie S. Richards on Nov. 29 will step down as General Manager and CEO of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Her contract was to expire in 2027. Richards made the announcement Oct.
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Transit Briefs: SEPTA, NYMTA, TTC
Crime is down 34.1% on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) system. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes its 100th Re-NEW-vation project; and Donlands Station becomes the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) 55th accessible subway station.
Alstom to Open New Philadelphia Project Office
Alstom on Sept. 30 announced that it is opening a new project office in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City. The company has a long history in Pennsylvania and is currently manufacturing the traction system for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) next generation of light rail cars in West Mifflin.
SEPTA Eyes Fare Adjustments to Address Deficit
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) on Sept. 5 proposed fare adjustments, including the elimination of a number of discounts, to help address a $240 million annual budget deficit as federal COVID relief
Transit Briefs: Caltrain, SEPTA, WMATA, NJT, LACMTA
Caltrain releases its new schedule for electrified service. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) boosts Regional Rail service; Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reopens four Red Line stations; New Jersey Transit (NJT) launches the “Chance For Change” program; and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) expands a fare compliance pilot program and partners with a nationwide retailer on the free-fare student GoPass program.
SEPTA Appoints New Cleaning, Safety Leaders
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has named Robert “Bob” Brown and Sarah Powell to the newly created roles of Deputy Chief Operating Officer–Cleaning and Deputy Chief Transformation Officer–Safety Culture, respectively. Brown is
Transit Briefs: Amtrak Virginia, Amtrak/NJ Transit, SEPTA, WMATA
Amtrak Virginia begins service to the Newport News Transportation Center. Also, Amtrak and NJ Transit announce a series of actions that both companies will take following a spike of service disruptions in New Jersey and New York Penn Station during May and June; the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) enhances safety measures for the new school year; and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Board of Directors approves a new four-year contract with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689.
SEPTA Taps Hitachi Rail for M5 Fleet Contract
Deal for 200 rapid transit cars for the Market-Frankford Line is worth $724.3 million.
Transit Briefs: LA Metro, SEPTA, PRT, ITC Project, VIA Rail
LA Metro’s ridership continues its upward trend in June. Also, Express Mode on iPhone and Apple Watch is coming to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA); Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will offer employers and other groups bulk transit passes at a reduced cost; Elevate Inglewood Partners (EIP) is selected as the Best Value Proposer for the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) project; and VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) collaborates with Hack Club for a cross-country train adventure.
Transit Briefs: SEPTA/BLET, SacRT, San Diego MTS/NCTD
Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) ratify a new three-year contract with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Also, Sacramento (Calif.) Regional Transit District (SacRT) marks the start of construction on the Watt/I-80 Transit Center Improvement Project; and California’s San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD) introduce contactless fare payment.