The City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on SEPTA’s Bus Revolution project, the plan to overhaul its bus network, which has drawn criticism from residents and elected officials.

The council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities will hold a virtual public hearing beginning at 10 a.m. “to examine the approach and expected impacts of SEPTA’s Bus Revolution service reconfiguration.”

SEPTA’s plan cuts several routes and prioritizes high-use routes – like the 52 through West Philly – with promises of shorter wait times and more direct routes. But riders have complained that the changes will leave some residents, including some in Southwest Philly, with diminished service.

This remote hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or at the following link: http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/.

Speakers interested in giving testimony on this legislative matter are requested to call 215-686-3412 ext. 8, or send an e-mail to brett.nedelkoff@phila.gov by 3 p.m. the day before the hearing and submit the following
information:

• Full name
• Callback telephone number where you can be reached
• Identify the resolution number (220981) that will be addressed

Those who have timely submitted this request will be telephoned during the public hearing and given additional instructions.

Immediately following the public hearing, the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities will hold a public meeting on the plan.

On Monday evening (Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m.), SEPTA will host a virtual Bus Revolution Transit Talk where it will provide an update on its plans to redesign the bus network. The focus of this webinar will be Fall 2022 public engagement findings. SEPTA will also provide information on what to expect for the next phase of the project – the release of the final bus network recommendations planned for Spring 2023. For more info and to register for the webinar, go here.