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The tracks for 8.2 mile-long Route 15 run along Girard Avenue and Richmond Street. Click here for that information.įor the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app. The SEPTA Route 15 is a heritage streetcar line, operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), serving North and West Philadelphia. SEPTA says buses will follow regular posted schedules. We’re going into the gentrification but this is one thing that should stay,” Vasick said. They’re cute, you know? People like the trolley. “The tradition, the historical aspect – yeah, you do miss the trolleys because there’s not so many trolleys left,” explained Corrine Farrell.

It will come a lot more frequently and buses can get around traffic, so I’m pretty excited about that,” Velazquez added. Honestly, if they run the buses at the same time, it’ll probably be a lot faster. “Are you going to miss it?” asked FOX 29’s Marcus Espinoza.

Opinions of riders are split as to whether they will miss the trolleys. SEPTA expects busing on Route 15 to continue through 2021. “I thought that was awesome because, obviously, these roads are a little messed up and I heard only a few of them passed inspection and I thought why the hell are we riding non these things?” asked Tatiana Velazquez. Credit: SEPTA For years, service on the line’s Port Richmond section was discontinued due to construction along the Interstate 95.