How to Get Around During the SEPTA Strike

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SEPTA strike got you down?

Here are a few local options while SEPTA can’t get you where you need to go:

Bike:

Thanks to our friends at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, you’ve got handy bike-friendly maps! This map shows commuters all Indego bikeshare stations around the city, Regional Rail stations, bike shops, and all bike lanes in the city.

Because the Bike Coalition is awesome, they also included tips for first-time cyclists here.

Indego: Rent a bike!

Zipcar:

BEST DEAL: $5/hour cars*
GUARANTEED CAR: Reserve for 4 days for $199*
OVERNIGHT COMMUTE: Reserve overnight (6pm-8:30am, Mon-Thu) for just $29

Rideshare:

Uber & Lyft

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.