Do you live near or travel through the area around 5022 Grays Ave? Are you looking forward to using the new Schuylkill River Trail swing bridge later this year? Did you know that this location is considered a "brownfield site" due to it's previous use as an industrial site?
SEPTA is hosting a virtual meeting to discuss their plan to remediate this site as part of the trolley modernization project. SEPTA has provided details about the meeting which are also included below.
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SEPTA is applying for a Brownfields Cleanup Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support environmental remediation efforts at 5022 Grays Avenue. This site is proposed for redevelopment as part of SEPTA’s Trolley Modernization Program, which includes the construction of a new trolley maintenance facility to support accessible, fast and easy trolley service. Community engagement is essential to this process, and SEPTA invites residents to participate in a virtual public meeting to learn more and share feedback. The Trolley Modernization team would like to invite you to the upcoming EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Public Meeting! Please see additional details below:
Virtual Public Meeting Details:
· Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
· Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
· Location: Virtual (Zoom)
· Meeting Link: Join Meeting Here
o Meeting ID: 814 9863 3575
o Passcode: 031341
· Dial-in Option: +1-305-224-1968
Purpose of the Meeting:
· To present the draft grant application and the Draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA)
· To discuss proposed cleanup activities, alternatives considered, and the selected approach
· To gather public comments and answer questions from community members
How to Review and Comment:
· The draft application and ABCA are available for public review at:
o SEPTA’s website: https://wwww.septa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEPTA-Draft-Application-and-ABCA-for-Public-Review-12-19-2025.pdf
o Kingsessing Library, 1201 S 51st Street
§ Contact: Rachel at 215-685-2690
· Comments may be submitted by:
o During the public meeting
o Fill out a comment card at the Kingsessing Library
o Via email:
[email protected]
o Via mail:
SEPTA – Trolley Modernization Program
1234 Market Street, 9th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Accessibility:
The meeting will be accessible to individuals with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency. To request accommodation, please contact [email protected] at least 5 business days in advance.
You can also view the community notification ad on SEPTA’s website here.
To learn more about the Trolley Modernization Program, please visit Septa.org/trolley-modernization.
