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Corbett: Budget can’t fix transportation problems – Philadelphia Inquirer

ReginaE.Anderson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:40:37 +0000

Corbett: Budget can't fix transportation problems Philadelphia Inquirer SEPTA will get about $300 million for its capital budget to pay for such things as new vehicles and station improvements. That is the same as this year and down 25 percent from three years ago

SEPTA police demand raises, may strike – Philadelphia Inquirer

PhomsoukhaMonserrat — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:04:09 +0000

SEPTA police demand raises, may strike Philadelphia Inquirer Police union hopes for a settlement in March with SEPTA over pension and wage increases. By Paul Nussbaum Unhappy with the pace of contract negotiations, SEPTA police are warning of a possible strike

SEPTA police threaten strike if pact isn’t forged soon – Philadelphia Inquirer

lpnjulieradigan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:50:20 +0000

SEPTA police threaten strike if pact isn't forged soon Philadelphia Inquirer By Paul Nussbaum Unhappy with the pace of contract negotiations, SEPTA police are warning of a possible strike. SEPTA officials have drawn up contingency plans for protecting passengers and SEPTA property in case of a strike, a spokeswoman said Monday.

SEPTA opens center at Suburban Station to teach handicapped to ride – Philadelphia Inquirer

wordek13 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:04:04 +0000

SEPTA opens center at Suburban Station to teach handicapped to ride Philadelphia Inquirer By Paul Nussbaum Denice Brown , president of the National Federation of the Blind Phila. chapter, uses her cane as she boards a mock-up of a bus in SEPTA's new “accessible travel center.” SEPTA opened a new “accessible travel center” in Suburban ..

How to stop the region’s growing number of railroad fatalities? – Philadelphia Inquirer

PhuWhisenant — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:03:52 +0000

How to stop the region's growing number of railroad fatalities? Philadelphia Inquirer In the last two years, at least 91 people have been killed by trains on NJ Transit and SEPTA lines

Lower Merion invites public comment on first draft of City Ave. official map – Philadelphia Inquirer (blog)

Judy3M0ore — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:29:20 +0000

Lower Merion invites public comment on first draft of City Ave. official map Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) The proposed roads on the draft of the official map mean several opportunities for new SEPTA stops to exist. Part of the impetus behind developing City Avenue and the official map has been to offer alternative modes of transportation to residents

Global contest will lead to help during heart attacks | Philadelphia Inquirer … – Philadelphia Inquirer

JacksonSAbbey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:06:35 +0000

Global contest will lead to help during heart attacks | Philadelphia Inquirer … Philadelphia Inquirer By Marie McCullough SEPTA station manager Garry Deans saved a man's life this month because he knew the location of an AED. Around the world, the hunt is on for thousands of lifesaving portable medical devices that are hanging in public places – in …

Man is fatally struck by SEPTA bus in Kingsessing | Philadelphia Inquirer … – Philadelphia Inquirer

ImlayDimiceli587 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:05:09 +0000

6abc.com Man is fatally struck by SEPTA bus in Kingsessing | Philadelphia Inquirer … Philadelphia Inquirer A man, 59, was struck and killed by a SEPTA bus Monday afternoon in the city's Kingsessing section, authorities said. The man was reported pinned under a Route 12 bus at 49th Street and Woodland Avenue about 3:40 pm, authorities said.

SEPTA users can check status online – WFMZ Allentown

backlinkbuildingxz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:52:51 +0000

CBS Local SEPTA users can check status online WFMZ Allentown SEPTA riders can check for real-time updates on routes for all kinds of transportation.

Person fatally hit by SEPTA bus | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012-01-23 – Philadelphia Inquirer

Weexexigeve — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:10:20 +0000

6abc.com Person fatally hit by SEPTA bus | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2012-01-23 Philadelphia Inquirer A 59-year-old man was struck and killed by a SEPTA bus Monday afternoon in the city's Kingsessing section, authorities said. The man was reported pinned under a Route 12 bus at 49th Street and Woodland Avenue about 3:39 pm, authorities said