SEPTA - The Temple News

Temple’s Office of Sustainability previously reported about 40% of the Temple community relies on public transportation each week.

Philly’s transit authority is pressing forward with a sweeping modernization plan despite a recent slew of existential crises.

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Transportation will give SEPTA $153 million, the governor announced Friday.

The cost to ride the subway, bus or trolley will increase from $2.00 to $2.50 for contactless payment options.

Temple will continue to operate as normal even if the largest SEPTA union votes to authorize a strike, which would begin Nov. 7.

Transport Workers Local Union 234 voted to strike before their old contract with SEPTA ends.

A “successful pilot” at 69th Street Transportation center will bring full-length gates to nine other stops.

SEPTA is issuing summary citations for fare evaders, with a maximum penalty of up to 90 days in jail.

The strike, organized by SEPTA’s largest union, would go into effect on Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. if the union does not reach an agreement.

In the case of a strike, the university would provide shuttle services and additional parking to students and employees.