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SEPTA SERVICE INFORMATION AND UPDATES

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the Borough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State, and Federal agencies. The Borough continues to encourage everyone to follow the CDC guidelines including handwashing, social distancing and covering of your cough/sneezes. You can also reach out to the Montgomery County COVID- 19 hotline at  610-631-3000 with questions and for up-to-date information. Thank you all.  Please stay safe and be well.

SEPTA Service Information and Updates

SEPTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Service Update

Thank you for your assistance in communicating SEPTA service adjustments and other information to your constituents, residents, employees and stakeholders.  It has been extremely helpful for our customers and employers to have these messages so prominently shared by your offices.  We ask you to follow and keep checking the online and social media resources posted further below in this message and encourage you to recommend your constituents do the same.  SEPTA continues to update the public on its coronavirus efforts online at http://www.septa.org/notice/coronavirus-tips.html.

Adjustments to CCT Service and Application Processes

  • Same Day Reservations – Beginning Tuesday, March 24, registered CCT Customers (ADA/Shared Ride) may make same-day reservations to/from select destinations: medical facilities, pharmacies, supermarkets, and food distribution centers.  These trips will be provided on a space available basis until further notice.  To make a same day trip, you may contact the CCT Control Center at 215-580-7720 or 215-580-7145 then press #2.  Standard fares will apply.  Advanced reservations will be will continue to be taken as usual.
  • CCT Applications and Functional Assessments – CCT Applications and Functional Assessments – Due to social distancing measures and reduced staffing, SEPTA is unable to process CCT eligibility applications or accept new applications until further notice.  Similarly, SEPTA has also suspended all functional assessments.  Customers who  scheduled functional assessments prior to Monday, March 23 will be contacted by CCT staff and will be deemed eligible for CCT service on a temporary basis until application and functional assessment activities resume.
  • Reduced Fare and Senior Fare Cards – Due to social distancing measures and reduced staffing, SEPTA is unable to process applications for new or replacement Reduced Fare or Senior Key ID Cards until further notice.  Additionally, SEPTA reminds all customers that SEPTA Key Senior & Reduced Fare Card processing programs at SEPTA Headquarters and the Accessible Travel Center at Suburban Station remain closed.

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Governor Wolf And Health Secretary Issue Stay at Home Order

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the Borough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State, and Federal agencies. Governor Wolf’s entire Press Release is shown below which includes this helpful guide Stay at Home Guidance that answers many of the FAQ’s about this latest Order. Please click here for the latest COVID-19 updates on the Borough website. The Jenkintown School District has reminded the public that school grounds including playgrounds, fields and courts will be closed for at least the next two weeks.
Thank you all.  Please stay safe and be well.

Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Issue ‘Stay at Home’ Orders to 7 Counties to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

March 23, 2020 Order Effective at 8:00 PM in Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties

Governor Wolf’s Order
Secretary of Health’s Order
Stay at Home Guidance

Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today issued “Stay at Home” orders to Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, as the state seeks relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19.

This order takes effect at 8:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2020, and will continue until April 6, 2020.

All schools statewide will also remain closed through at least April 6, 2020. Read More »

PECO Road Closures Monday March 23rd thru Friday March 27th

Jenkintown Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that the Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) will continue the week of Monday, March 23rd, 2020. Cheltena Avenue between Elm Avenue and Walnut Street AND Runnymede Avenue between Cloverly and Elm Avenues will be closed to thru traffic for approximately one week beginning today, Monday, March 23rd from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow for the installation of new gas mains to be safely completed.

Residents will continue to have access to their properties during this process. If you do not reside on this road please take another route during these times to avoid disruption of your travels.

If you have any further questions about this project please contact PECO at 610-832-6420. If you have an emergency dial 911.

COVID-19 Information and Resources

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the Borough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State, and Federal agencies.  Please click here for the latest COVID-19 updates.

A community informational video provided by Jenkintown Borough Council President Deborra Sines Pancoe and Mayor Allyson Dobbs can also be found on the Borough website here

Local (Jenkintown Borough) Status Update 
Jenkintown Borough Government continues to function. All essential services continue to be provided. Read More »