SEPTA launched a new initiative Wednesday to add designated stroller areas on buses serving six Philadelphia routes, aiming to make public transit more family-friendly.
The "Stroller Spot" program will eventually include 120 buses on Routes 23, 25, 32, 49, 58 and 84, with the first buses already in service. All designated buses will be operational by late April.
Buses with stroller areas will display a special decal above the boarding door, with blue signage marking the space inside. The designated areas can accommodate strollers up to 26 inches wide and 36 inches long.
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SEPTA launched a new initiative Wednesday to add designated stroller areas on buses serving six Philadelphia routes, aiming to make public transit more family-friendly.
The "Stroller Spot" program will eventually include 120 buses on Routes 23, 25, 32, 49, 58 and 84, with the first buses already in service. All designated buses will be operational by late April.
Buses with stroller areas will display a special decal above the boarding door, with blue signage marking the space inside. The designated areas can accommodate strollers up to 26 inches wide and 36 inches long.
"We know that it can be difficult for customers with young children to find adequate space on-board buses," said SEPTA Interim General Manager Scott A. Sauer, who emphasized the program was designed with input from both passengers and operators.
Passengers using the stroller areas are advised to secure children within strollers, engage brakes, maintain hold of the stroller while aboard, and keep aisles and doorways clear. The accessibility ramp can be requested when boarding or exiting.
While riders are encouraged to yield these spaces to those traveling with children in strollers, priority seating for passengers with mobility limitations will continue to be available on all vehicles.
