Potential SEPTA Strike As of Thursday, November 14, SEPTA services are operating on normal schedules, as its workers' union negotiates a new contract. We continue to monitor the possibility of a SEPTA strike in the coming days, in which case contingency plans remain in place. Click here to view those contingency plans.  

Supporting Travel, To, From and Around Campus

Penn Department of Transportation, Parking and Commuter Services delivers a wide selection of essential services to the Penn Community. Penn Transit Services operates a robust transportation network that accommodates more than 100,000 passengers every year. Flexible parking permit options meet the requirements of commuters who work at the University while visitors to this attractive urban campus will find a range of parking lots and garages conveniently located near their destination. Employees who use public transportation or bike to work receive discounts to support sustainable commuting.

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About Our Team

Joe Russo

Senior Director Business Services

joerusso@upenn.edu
Joe Russo
Michael Bernhardt

Director of Transportation

michbern@upenn.edu
Michael Bernhardt
Matthew Kennedy

Director of Parking

kennedy3@upenn.edu
Matthew Kennedy Headshot
John Gustafson

Associate Director, Penn Transit

johngn@upenn.edu
John Gustafson Headshot
Deborah Merid

Assistant Director of Parking & Commuter Services

dmerid@upenn.edu
Deborah Merid headshot
Andrew Talaga

Assistant Director of Administration, Parking & Commuter Services

atalaga@upenn.edu
Andrew Talaga
Michael Neborak

Commuter Benefits Program Manager

mneborak@upenn.edu
Michael Neborak
Penn Medicine SEPTA stations

Penn's Sustainable Transportation Initiative

Penn’s focus is on reducing single-occupancy vehicles through providing discounts for commuters who use public transportation, support for cyclists and operating its own transit network complete with electric vehicles.   

The Association of Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) recognized Penn's transport sustainability success as a top performer in the 2021 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking 5th in transportation.