SEPTA is launching a pilot program to deploy digital real-time arrival displays at selected bus and trolley stops across the system. The first 10 devices will be installed later this spring. The screens which are solar-powered and use e-paper technology are unique because they are small enough to be mounted on a bus stop sign pole. The e-paper displays are both accessible and sustainable. The solar-powered devices require no equipment beyond a mounting pole which allows for installation at many bus stops that lack access to power or other infrastructure. Each device is equipped with a text-to-speech button enabling blind and low-vision riders to access the same real-time service information. Knowing when the next vehicle will arrive was a top priority for many of the 20,000 riders who participated in comprehensive community engagement efforts for the New Bus Network. Pilot locations will be selected based on two key criteria: overall customer impact and geographic equity. This ensures that the benefits of improved real-time information reach riders across all parts of SEPTA’s service area. Bus stops as well as T, G, D and M Metro stations will be considered for device locations. Riders are encouraged to share feedback about where they would like to see these devices installed. #ISEPTAPHILLY #RideDontDrve