As you may know, SEPTA is facing a fiscal crisis due to a lack of permanent funding from the state government. Without funding for transit, SEPTA will be forced to cut service and raise fares across its entire network. This includes the trolleys, buses, and regional rail trains that serve our neighborhood.
SEPTA cuts will affect all residents of Philadelphia, regardless of whether they take transit. Read on to learn how service cuts will impact Cedar Park. For detailed and up-to-date information, see the official SEPTA website.
Phase 1: August 2025
Starting August 24th, service cuts and fare increases will take effect. The following changes will impact riders in and near Cedar Park.
Bus
- 12: Service will be discontinued. Use the 64 bus and 7 bus as alternatives
- 42: Peak frequency will go from 9 minutes to 12 minutes. Midday frequency will go from 11 minutes to 15 minutes
- 52: Trips to Gladwyne will be discontinued. Peak frequency will go from 10 minutes to 12 minutes. Midday frequency will go from 10 minutes to 15 minutes
- 64: Peak frequency will go from 12 minutes to 15 minutes. Midday frequency will go from 20 minutes to 30 minutes
Metro (Trolley)
- T2 (formerly 34): Peak frequency will go from 6 to 8 minutes. Midday frequency will go from 10 to 15 minutes
- T3 (formerly 13): Peak frequency will go from 5 to 6 minutes. Midday frequency will go from 10 to 15 minutes
- T4 (formerly 11): Midday frequency will go from 10 to 12 minutes
- T5 (formerly 36): Peak frequency will go from 5 to 6 minutes
Regional rail
- Media/Wawa line: Some peak and evening service will be eliminated. Midday and weekend frequency will go from 1 hour to 2 hours
ParaTransit
Service area will be reduced outside of Cedar Park. See the official SEPTA map for details.
Fares
Starting September 1st, SEPTA fares will increase by over 20%. The following new fares will go into effect:
- Bus/trolley ride: $2.90 (up from $2.50)
- Weekly TransPass: $31.00 (up from $25.50)
- Monthly TransPass: $116.00 (up from $96.00)
- ParaTransit ride: $5.75 (up from $4.25)
- Zone 1 TrailPass: $116.00 (up from $96.00)
Phase 2: January 2026
Starting January 1st, service for trolleys and regional rail will end at 9PM. Service cuts from August will remain in effect. The following additional cuts will impact Cedar Park.
Metro (Trolley)
- T2 (formerly 34): No service after 9PM
- T3 (formerly 13): No service after 9PM
- T4 (formerly 11): No service after 9PM
- T5 (formerly 36): No service after 9PM
Regional rail
- Media/Wawa line: No service after 9PM