by Miles Taylor | Jan 18, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA, Miles on the MBTA
As promised, on the blog’s seventh anniversary, here’s the video for the longest bus ride in America....
by Miles Taylor | Jan 17, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA
For our first review on the wild and wacky Norristown High Speed Line (I’m shocked it’s taken this long to do one), let’s take a look at the newly-renovated Stadium Station! Opened on January 13th (four days ago), the station still has some...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 15, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA
The rare short SEPTA route! With only a 23-minute running time, the 73 offers a quick connection between Frankford, the neighborhoods of Bridesburg and Port Richmond, and the 15 trolley…er, 15B bus. Hopefully we get trolley service to Port Richmond...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 13, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA
Yikes, SEPTA, I’m really sorry for covering some of your worst stations in such a short succession. And despite having just witnessed North Philadelphia’s “apocalyptic decrepitude”, Bridesburg still managed to give me a shock when I stepped off...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 7, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA, Miles on the MBTA
My friend Nathan and I have just completed (well, sorta – read more to find out) the longest bus ride in America: Greyhound Schedule 1675 from New York City to Los Angeles. We live-Tweeted the whole thing, and it is truly an experience. From the highest highs...
by Miles Taylor | Jan 1, 2020 | Miles on SEPTA, Miles on the MBTA
Alright, let’s start 2020 off with something fun. Back in mid-November, Amtrak had a 50% off deal, making it the perfect opportunity to accomplish two goals: finally complete the Northeast Corridor, and ride the entirety of WMATA Metrorail in a day. I started on...
