SEPTA Service Changes

ℹ️SEPTA Service Changes

Information about SEPTA’s upcoming fare increases and service reductions, along with Temple’s support resources for students, faculty, and staff, is available on the SEPTA Service Changes page.

Important Information

SEPTA is rolling out a series of service changes and fare adjustments in the coming months due to severe budget challenges.

  • August 24, 2025: Bus, metro, and regional rail routes will see service changes, reductions, and eliminations.

  • September 1, 2025: A 21.5% fare increase goes into effect.

  • January 2026: Further cutbacks, including a 9 PM curfew, will be introduced.

These changes coincide with the start of the fall semester and will impact many in the Temple community who rely on SEPTA. We encourage commuters to plan ahead by exploring alternate rail or bus routes or arranging carpools.

Student, Faculty/Staff Resources

Parking

Guaranteed Access Commuter Parking

Students and employees who purchase a Guaranteed Access Commuter Parking permit are assured a parking space in designated facilities.

  • Cost: 
    • Students: $266 per semester (August 24 – December 20, 2025)
    • Employees $127.50 per month via pay deduction and valid 24/7
  • Hours: Valid Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM
  • Locations: Bell Garage, Liacouras Garage, Montgomery Garage, Diamond Street Lot, Norris Lot, and Temple Towers Lot
  • Access: Use your Temple Owlcard or Mobile OWLcard at facility card readers to enter and exit

Carpool Option

The Carpool Option is available only to Guaranteed Access permit holders.

  • All members must register in advance at the Office of Parking Services with Temple credentials
  • Only one vehicle may be parked at a time
  • Cost: $266 per semester (August 24 – December 20, 2025), valid Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 10:45 PM

Flex Parking Option

Flex Parking offers a daily discounted rate during the SEPTA service reduction.

  • Rate: $11 per day
  • Payment: Register your vehicle and load funds onto your D-series account. Each entry deducts $11 from your balance
  • A minimum of $11 must be in your account to park. If not, you must pull a ticket and pay the hourly or daily rate
  • Flex Parking is first-come, first-served and does not guarantee a space
  • Sign-up: Available online through your TU Parking Account

Ambler Campus Parking

Parking at Ambler is available in Lot #3 (Butler Pike and Woods Drive) during the SEPTA reduction.

  • Rates: $70 Student Semester | $100 Student Annual | $135 Employee Annual
  • All vehicles must be registered
  • Shuttle bus service is available to Main Campus and HSC

Registration & Questions

Updated Shuttle Schedule
SEPTA shuttle schedule

*The 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Ambler shuttle will be a King Limo (not Temple branded) and runs one way to Main Campus only, no HSC stop. The 5:45 p.m. Friday shuttle will be Temple branded and stop at HSC.

Public Safety Reminders

About TUSafe

TUSafe is Temple University’s new one-touch personal safety application. Anyone in the Temple community can use this mobile tool to connect directly with Temple’s Department of Public Safety by downloading the app to their mobile device. For more information, please visit the Public Safety site.