This event will be held in Room 108 on the first floor.

SEPTA serves more than 705,000 riders daily in the Philadelphia region. The regional transportation authority wants to modernize its fleet, but struggles with reduced ridership. Despite receiving record-level funding in recent years, SEPTA lags behind its peers in annual capital investments. Its riders regularly have concerns about violent crimes and drug use onboard and at stations and stops.

What are the challenges with public transportation in Philadelphia and how has it changed over the years? How does our region ensure safe, equitable and accessible public transportation for all, while keeping fares affordable and maintaining existing services? 

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for ‘Bridging Blocks,’ a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.

Host - Tony Cuffie Senior Manager Community & Engagement, WHYY News

Moderator - Brisa Luzzi Castro Community Convener, WHYY News

Bridging Blocks, a partnership between The Free Library of Philadelphia and WHYY, is made possible by a generous grant from Fred and Barbara Sutherland.