By Joe Trinacria, Philadelphia Magazine; March 30, 2018
According to a study released on Thursday by SEPTA, everybody’s favorite transportation authority boosts property values in the Philadelphia suburbs and contributes approximately $3 billion in economic impact to the region – all while servicing more riders than ever without any major improvements in nearly 20 years.
“We’re handling 53 percent more riders than we did in the ’90s, without adding track or cars,” SEPTA general manager Jeff Knueppel told reporters. “We’re constantly running near capacity, and that’s tough on equipment. We’re worried about being able to keep supporting the economic activity in the region.”