by Miles Taylor | Sep 18, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
I was touring Temple University in 2016, and the guide was telling us about transportation access. “Every Regional Rail line stops at Temple, so it’s really convenient,” he said. And I didn’t know much about SEPTA then, but I did know one...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 11, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
Alright, let me just check my watch here. Oh look, it’s masochism time! We’re going to get a two-for-one deal of Schuylkill Expressway-related pain! What fun! Brace yourself for a double-dose of traffic purgatory on the 124 and 125. Oh good, I have no idea...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 9, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
I noticed that Secane had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of its overhaul, but for some reason it didn’t click with me that I should probably go and check out the new station. An anonymous person in the comments suggested I check it out:...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 8, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
Ah…back in the world of SEPTA suburban routes. I don’t think the 99 is bucking any trends as far as insanity goes. Wow, I love that giant text on the destination sign! Well, I must tell you, the first two minutes of the 99 are certified deviation-free! We...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 4, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
Alright, Doylestown, you’re gonna have to come through for me here. Your town is so quaint and pretty, so I need this station to live up to that standard. Do you think you can do that for me? Okay, decent start. The entrance to Doylestown from South Clinton...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 2, 2019 | Miles on SEPTA
I don’t know what the weirdest thing about the 55 is. Is it that there’s a one-seat bus ride between Olney and Doylestown, a distance of about 20 miles? Is it that this bus, which goes way out into the hinterlands, is a City Transit route? Is it that it...
