SEPTA is proposing a change to its rail transit maps and SEPTA route labels, replacing century-old names with simpler signs and colors, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The rail system, covering the Market-Frankford Line, the Broad Street Line, the Norristown High Speed Line and other various trolley routes, would be referred to as the Metro, a transit term understood around the world.  

 Regional rail lines and bus routes would continue to retain their own identities, though bus route label redesigns are coming later.

Out here in Delaware County, the Media-Sharon Hill 101,102 trolley lines would be referred to as D Lines for Delaware County, designated by a D in a pink block.

The Norristown High Speed Line would turn into an M Line, or Montgomery Line, an M in a purple block.

The $40 million wayfinding SEPTA route redesign will take place through the 2023 fiscal year.

 “Unifying our transit network is tremendously important for improving accessibility and welcoming people back to the system in the COVID recovery,” said Jody Holton, SEPTA’s assistant general manager for planning.

The new system is expected to make it easier for immigrants and visitors to the region, and for people with disabilities.

Read more at The Philadelphia Inquirer about renaming SEPTA’s transit system.

Fox 29 News offers a news report on the proposed changes to SEPTA’s rail transit maps and labels.

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