PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — After two years of construction, a new state-of-the-art transit center is now open for SEPTA riders in Northwest Philadelphia.
The Wissahickon Transit Center is a game-changer for riders who were used to the tiny bus loop, the Wissahickon Transportation Center. The new $50 million facility next door on Ridge Avenue and Kelly Drive is six times larger, ADA-compliant, has restrooms and a warm place to wait, said SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer.
“Now folks can actually wait indoors and get out of the cold and wait for their bus to arrive. It really is transformational.” That came in handy for many commuters Monday morning, when temperatures were in the teens…