Route 48 Coversion
North Philadelphia extension
There is no fixed guideway urban transit system in North Philadelphia between Broad Street and the Schuylkill River. A subway beneath North 29th Street was first considered approximately 100 years ago. Presently, SEPTA Route 48 carries a large number of passengers, with frequent service, while operating in the North 29th Street corridor.
Two options are propsed:
Option A - On surface
Option B - Subway