Officials set to unveil new PPA Transportation Center in Center City Philly

What’s old is new again as Philly officials are set to bring a new transportation center to the site of a shuttered bus terminal in Center City.

After bouncing around from several locations after the city’s Center City bus terminal was shuttered in the hopes of bringing a new Sixers stadium to Philly’s Market East community, city officials will cut the ribbon on a new transportation center.

On Tuesday, officials from Philadelphia — including Mayor Cherelle Parker — were expected to cut the ribbon for the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s new Transportation Center, which is located at the same location of a Greyhound Bus Terminal that had served the city until it was shuttered to help facilitate the proposed creation of a new Sixers arena in that area.

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But, that arena plan evaporated, even as new locations were proposed for a bus terminal — in places where some residents opposed the idea.

And now, travelers looking to rely on buses to commute throughout the region will soon have a new place to grab their rides — on the 1000 block of Filbert Street, right were the Greyhound Bus Terminal used to be.

In a statement on the new terminal, organizers said the new structure will help “enhance Philadelphia’s mobility and accessibility,” as it represents a “significant investment” in the city’s transportation infrastructure.

The new structure, organizers said, features 44,000 square feet of renovated bays for buses, including 11 bays with full ADA accessibility.

It will also feature over 13,000 square feet of interior space — with seating for 189 passengers in the terminal — with updated amenities for the public.

The building has renovated, clean and modern restrooms, organizers said, along with interior and exterior security cameras in place all around the property.

Though the ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, the terminal’s first day of operation will be on Friday, May 1, at 12 a.m.

Once it’s up and running, organizers said, the terminal will be staffed 24/7.