{"id":16478,"date":"2025-12-18T16:32:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroraengineers.com\/?p=16478"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:49:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:49:10","slug":"arora-celebrates-opening-of-septas-new-wissahickon-transportation-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aroraengineers.com\/arora-celebrates-opening-of-septas-new-wissahickon-transportation-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Arora Celebrates Opening of SEPTA\u2019s New Wissahickon Transportation Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our team proudly attended the ribbon cutting for SEPTA\u2019s brand-new Wissahickon Transportation Center in Manayunk! The new hub is six times larger than the original, designed for smoother transfers, and built to support up to 5,000 riders a day. Located on Ridge Avenue near Main Street and just steps from the Regional Rail station, the upgraded center delivers better connections, easier navigation, and a much more comfortable waiting experience for riders on the go.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Upgrade Matters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased service on 10 routes by up to 20%<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced express service on Roosevelt Boulevard<\/li>\n<li>Improved reliability and reduced commute times<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Arora\u2019s Part in Bringing It All Together<\/h2>\n<p>Behind this new commuter-friendly hub is a lot of engineering teamwork. As a subconsultant to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccormicktaylor.com\/\">McCormick Taylor<\/a>, Arora Engineers (Arora) helped support the project with Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Fire Protection design services. From lighting and power distribution to fire alarm and sprinkler concepts, Arora delivered the core system designs needed for a safe, efficient, and modern transit hub.<\/p>\n<h2>A Fresh Start for a Busy Corner of Philadelphia<\/h2>\n<p>The Wissahickon Transportation Center is already shaping up to be one of SEPTA\u2019s most rider-friendly hubs, and its expanded design provides a strong foundation for additional enhancements in the future.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aroraengineers.com\/project\/septa-wissahickon-transportation-center\/\">Read more about our scope here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our team proudly attended the ribbon cutting for SEPTA\u2019s brand-new Wissahickon Transportation Center in Manayunk! The new hub is six times larger than the original, designed for smoother transfers, and built to support up to 5,000 riders a day. 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