A change in bus stop location for Megabus, Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan has been announced in Philadelphia, with the new stop set to be Spring Garden Street and Christopher Columbus Boulevard. The move will take place on Nov. 16 and is aimed at addressing safety concerns and congestion issues for SEPTA bus routes. The change will see Peter Pan, FlixBus, and Greyhound operate on the south curb of Spring Garden Street and either side of Front Street, while Megabus will operate on Spring Garden Street on the north curb under the I-95 viaduct.
City officials say that changing the bus stop location will help alleviate congestion issues for SEPTA bus routes and daily traffic on Market Street. They also mentioned that the new bus stop on Spring Garden Street and Christopher Columbus Boulevard will only be a temporary relocation through the first quarter of 2024, with efforts being made to find an off-street location for the stop.
In addition, city officials have stated that existing parking may be cleared along Noble Street for more bus loading space and that the bike lane on the eastbound side of Spring Garden will be detoured. They are also coordinating with bus carriers to possibly offer customer service space, including ticketing in the loading areas. All updates on the relocation plan will be posted on the Philadelphia official’s website.