With the acquisition of federal infrastructure funding, SEPTA committed to making all stations on the Broad Street and Market Frankford lines fully accessible as a core component of their SEPTA Forward strategic plan.
The Susquehanna-Dauphin Station was constructed in 1929 and underwent moderate improvements around 1990. More than 30 years later, this update made the North Philadelphia Broad Street Line station fully accessible and delivered modern amenities for riders. One of the key improvements was the addition of elevator access from the street to the platform below – on both sides.
The project scope also encompassed relocating the existing head house and replacing it with a covered head house; accessible pathways and handrails/guardrails; and signage, lighting and security cameras. At completion, the station became the 13th of 25 Broad Street Line stations that is now fully ADA accessible.
KMA, on a team lead by Pennoni, provided design and construction documentation for bidding.
