2 Days After Philadelphia Snowstorm, SEPTA Riders Having Trouble Commuting: "None Of The Sidewalks Are Clear"

At the Wissahickon Transit Center, bus riders said the biggest hurdle wasn't just the bitter cold — it was getting to the bus stop safely.

Posted Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm ET

January 28, 2026

Snow-covered sidewalks and freezing temperatures made Tuesday morning's commute a challenge for many public transit riders across Philadelphia, two days after a winter storm dumped more than 9 inches of snow on the city.

At the Wissahickon Transit Center, bus riders said the biggest hurdle wasn't just the bitter cold — it was getting to the bus stop safely.

"It's freezing. It's really cold," said Robert Emanuel, an East Falls resident who relies on public transit to get to work.

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