SEPTA Provides Update On Ardmore Station Project

ARDMORE, PA — SEPTA officials provided an update on the Ardmore Transit Center project at Lower Merion Township's most recently Building & Planning Committee meeting, outlining the project's goals.

As part of the project, new station and high level platforms, all of which will be ADA accessible, will be constructed.

You can see SEPTA's presentation to the commission here and watch the meeting here.

Other aspects of the project as recommended by the Circulation Element of the Comprehensive Plan: include:

• Ensure that passenger amenities at bus and rail transportation facilities are safe and attractive;
• Continue to provide a safe, convenient, and efficient multi-modal transportation system (Township and regional-basis);
• Improve commuter access for all modes of transportation to reduce the number of transit users who drive to the station and provide ADA accommodations at transit stations and bus stops utilized by residents; and
• Actively advocate for continued service on all Amtrak and Septa rail lines.

Officials said the entire project will take about two-and-a-half years to complete.

During construction, parking at the station will not be permitted, but alternative parking will be made available at the Wynnewood shopping center.

The station itself will remain open during the work.

A 500-space parking garage is also planned for the station, however funding is being sought for that aspect of the project, according to officials.