SEPTA awards contract for accessibility improvements at three subway stations

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) awarded a $6,542,831 contract to Michael Baker International, Inc. to advance accessibility improvements at three subway stations. Michael Baker International will do architectural, design and construction-related services for the Logan, Wyoming, and Hunting Park Stations on the Broad Street Line.

The stations were built decades before the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are currently only accessible via stairs. Once design is completed, SEPTA can advance on the construction phase. Improvements that will make these stations fully ADA accessible and in a state of good repair include elevator installation, platform renovation, new signage, lighting and security cameras and waterproofing.

“Commencing design allows SEPTA to pursue competitive funding specifically for accessibility improvements at legacy rail stations,” said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon Sr. “SEPTA continues to work with state and local funding partners to identify additional resources to help leverage and maximize federal dollars to address SEPTA’s capital needs.”

 SEPTA has prioritized accessibility on the Broad Street Line in its 12-Year Capital Program. In addition to the three Broad Street Line stations, SEPTA is nearly finished with an ADA improvement project at Susquehanna-Dauphin Station and construction is underway at Tasker-Morris Station.

“Station accessibility is a core component of SEPTA Forward, the authority’s strategic plan,” said SEPTA General Manager and CEO Leslie S. Richards. “We have made significant progress in upgrading our infrastructure, and we will continue to prioritize enhancements across the system to make SEPTA easier to use and more equitable.”