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    Public Transit

    SEPTA’s Zero Fare Program gets another year of funding. Advocates want more.

    Philadelphia’s Zero Fare Program will get another year of funding, keeping free SEPTA access available for income-eligible residents through July 2027. Advocates say the program helps riders get to work, school, health care, and other daily needs, but they want the city to make free transit permanent and expand access for students.

    Germantown Station’s Area Concept Plan imagines new housing, green space, and more

    Some big changes could be coming to Germantown Station – and SEPTA wants the community’s input to make them happen. The Station Area Concept explores possibilities for the empty lot at 120-128 E. Chelten Ave, with ideas including mixed-use housing, commercial real estate, and improved streetscapes. Residents can share their thoughts at the Germantown Station Area Concept Open House on March 11 at Joseph E. Coleman Library.