SEPTA's New Wissahickon Transit Center Now Open

PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA celebrated the opening of the new Wissahickon Transit Center Monday.

The transit authority hosted a ribbon cutting at the new transit hub at 5000 Ridge Ave.

Customer amenities include weather-protected waiting areas, benches, and bicycle racks; improved crosswalks for pedestrians; and new ADA-compliant boarding areas for each bus route.

The road has been widened to accommodate a new left turn bus lane to alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow, allowing buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles to more safely navigate the area.

Located within walking distance of the Wissahickon Regional Rail Station, the Wissahickon Transit Center is bordered by some of the region's most heavily traveled roadways and is an anchor for Manayunk's Main Street business corridor.

Construction on the roughly $50-million project started in spring 2023.

"We are making bus service safer and more reliable at one of our busiest transportation facilities,” SEPTA Board Chair Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. said. "This new hub provides better access to work, school, and other opportunities, including reverse commute connections for Philadelphia residents to Montgomery and Delaware counties."

With an average of more than 5,000 weekday riders, Wissahickon Transit Center has higher ridership than almost all of SEPTA’s outlying Regional Rail stations. Nearly three-quarters of the passengers who board at Wissahickon are transferring to or from other SEPTA services.

"This is our largest customer-centric bus project to date," SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer said. "The new Wissahickon Transit Center is more than six times the size of the former facility, fully ADA accessible, and boasts significant safety upgrades with improved lighting, signage, and security cameras."