Torresdale & Cottman Bus Loop
Improvement Project

A glimpse of the old versus new Torresdale & Cottman Bus Loop. SEPTA construction crews transformed the Torresdale & Cottman Avenue bus loop into a fully modern, ADA-accessible facility for our customers who ride bus route 28, 56, 70 and 84.  This project’s goal of creating an improved level of safety, convenience, and vehicle movement around the facility was achieved with the help of successful partnerships between multiple community groups.   New concrete islands with benches and trash receptacles create separate bus lanes. Torresdale & Cottman loop has numerous customer-focused upgrades.  Four islands were constructed as designated waiting areas for customers, featuring newly installed benches and trash receptacles.  Together, the islands give each bus an individually assigned lane for customers to board and exit from.    The freshly paved surface features an artistic crosswalk. A freshly paved vehicle surface features crosswalks with an artistic outline and SEPTA logo.  New signage has been posted around the facility to enhance identification of bus locations and travel information, while new lighting creates a brighter atmosphere for waiting customers.  SEPTA was able to match the design of decorative light posts and crosswalk patterns to the rest of Torresdale Avenue through a collaboration with the Major Artery Revitalization Committee and Tacony Civic Association.   A new shelter to protect customers from the elements. Construction of a brand new, open-air shelter gives streetside customers a new seating area and shield from nature’s elements.  Freshly poured sidewalks surround the facility and curb cuts provide ADA access. A modern, pre-fabricated crew building; protective fencing along the perimeter; and reinforced retaining walls are other major architectural improvements to the facility.  Members from the City Of Philadelphia’s Community Life Improvement Program helped coordinate the species and details of the landscaping lining western perimeter.  Soon to be added, with assistance of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Commission, is a mural entitled “SEPTA Through The Years” – a tribute depicting the pivotal role SEPTA provides the people and places of Tacony.   A new, pre-fabricated crew building replaced the old structure. Construction projects always bring dirt and disruption to the regular course of business while work takes place, but SEPTA hopes riders using the new Torresdale & Cottman bus loop will find this revitalized facility will improve their travel experience as they use the SEPTA system.   SEPTA is committed to modernizing its infrastructure to improve the customer experience.