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.