SEPTA is reaching out to the public, in the advent of the collapse of a portion of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia, and stepping up with added capacity in rail lines, in the hope to alleviate traffic headaches.
Beginning Monday morning, there will be free parking at the Fern Rock, Fox Chase and Torresdale lots. There is free parking at all SEPTA-owned regional rail lots and at the Frankford Transportation Center.I-95 Philadelphia collapse: Tanker fire causes overpass to fall; all lanes shut down for miles
SEPTA will allow passengers on regional rail to pay their fare with a credit card on board and conductors will help passengers to that end. SEPTA is also working with unions to increase staffing. Richards stated that SEPTA has not regained the ridership pre-COVID, and encouraged those needing alternative travel arrangements to seek SEPTA ridership.
And, SEPTA is opening their call-center Monday morning at 6 a.m. Anyone with questions about SEPTA service can call 215-580-7800 for more information. People are also encouraged to
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