SEPTA Awarded $80 Million Federal Grant for Center City Tunnel Trolley Station Accessibility Upgrades
SEPTA has been awarded an $80 million federal grant to make three trolley stations in the Center City tunnel—22nd Street, 33rd Street, and 36th Street—accessible to people with disabilities through the addition of new elevators and raised platforms.
Philadelphia, PA, September 14, 2026 — SEPTA has received an $80 million federal grant aimed at enhancing accessibility at three trolley stations located within the Center City tunnel. The funding is designated for upgrades at the 22nd Street, 33rd Street, and 36th Street trolley stations.
The primary objective of these federal funds is to make the trolley stations accessible to people with disabilities. This initiative will involve the installation of new elevators and the construction of raised platforms. These improvements are intended to facilitate easier boarding and alighting for passengers, particularly those using mobility devices.
The grant of $80 million comes from federal sources, though specific details regarding the granting agency or the timeline for the project were not provided in the summary. The stations selected for these upgrades are situated within SEPTA’s Center City tunnel, a key transit corridor.
The planned additions, including elevators and raised platforms, are standard components in modern transit accessibility projects designed to comply with federal disability regulations and improve the overall transit experience for all riders. No further details regarding the contractor, specific construction schedules, or expected completion dates were available.
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