another article about the troubles ahead of SEPTA:
https://www.inquirer.com/transportat...-20210126.html
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The way forward is to blur the line between Regional Rail and SEPTA’s buses, trolleys, and subways, said Megan Smirti Ryerson, associate dean for research at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
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More frequent trains, flat fares, and convenient connections between Regional Rail and city transit are among the ideas that the experts say could get SEPTA to a more equitable system.
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Seems like a good idea to me. some of the existing lines terminate within or right outside the city (both Chestnut hill lines, Fox Chase, Bala, Airport). Those at the very least should see increase service, elevated platforms and integrated fares with the rest of the system. Any other station in city limits should also have integrated fare structure at the very least.
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But the recommendations aren’t that simple to adopt, said Scott Sauer, assistant general manager of operations.
“There certainly has to be an evolution of Regional Rail and how we use it,” he said. “But again, I can’t stress enough how significant a capital investment that would be.”
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If only there was a multi-billion dollar project on the board that may not be a good idea post-pandemic.