An artist’s rendering of an improved off-street trolley station planned by SEPTA as part of its Trolley Modernization Project.
SEPTA is currently in the planning stages of its Trolley Modernization Project, a multi-year effort to replace its entire fleet of trolleys with new, larger light rail vehicles that are also more accessible to people with disabilities and seniors. In addition to replacing its fleet, SEPTA is planning to rebuild trolley stations to make the platforms more accessible, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The plan also includes construction of Eastwick Intermodal Center, a new maintenance and storage facility for the new trolleys, and a trolley line extension in the Parkside area (Centennial District Trolley).
The planning phase of the project is expected to conclude by 2023, after which the design phase will begin. The construction phase is expected to start in 2028 and may take about six years.
To learn more, visit the project website: https://planning.septa.org/initiatives/trolley-modernization.
September 23rd, 2021 at 9:51 am
There is nary a conveyance that will replace these two feet X-SEPTA ride and glide on a subway surface trolley. Although at times, sitting on one of those things feels like a Dostoevsky novel.
October 7th, 2021 at 1:48 pm
As a senior citizen who is 6’4″ tall, I have problems egressing out of the trolley on the two steep steps. Young people and I was young decades ago, have no problem hop, jump up and down on stairs!
I hope the newly built trolleys will make it easier to walk in and out instead of climbing on steps. And I hope SEPTA properly designs the trolleys to go with ease on the old tunnels and have elevators installed on underground trolley stops until it exits to get on Baltimore Ave.