Key Highlights
- The former Greyhound bus terminal at 10th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia will be renovated and reopened next year.
- The project is a partnership between the city of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA).
- Buses currently operate from a temporary terminal on Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties since November 2023.
- Renovation aims to create an attractive, “neighborhood-friendly” intercity transportation facility that is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
New Bus Terminal: A Revitalization Project for Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia has announced plans to renovate and reopen the former Greyhound bus terminal at 10th and Filbert streets. This project is set to be completed in spring 2026, marking a significant step towards revitalizing transportation infrastructure within the city.
Current Operations and Challenges
Since the closure of the Filbert Street terminal in June 2023, bus carriers such as Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan, and Megabus have been operating from a temporary terminal on Spring Garden Street in Northern Liberties. The temporary location has faced numerous challenges, including traffic congestion, lack of amenities like bathrooms and benches, and its inconvenient placement outside the SEPTA subway station on Spring Garden Street.
Partnership and Funding
The renovation project will be a collaboration between the city of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA). The PPA’s executive director, Rich Lazer, emphasized that the goal is to create an attractive intercity transportation facility. The project also involves negotiations with the property owner regarding usage rates for bus carriers, which are expected to cover approximately $13 million annually in maintenance costs.
Community Impact and Future Plans
The new terminal aims to improve connectivity for bus riders, offering quick access to key destinations such as Reading Terminal Market, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and nearby malls. To address concerns about traffic congestion in Chinatown, buses from the Filbert Street terminal will be routed away from the neighborhood during operations.
Several properties in the vicinity are slated for redevelopment over the next few years. The Sixers group has plans to demolish buildings at 1000-1024 East Market St., which could provide temporary space for events like the World Cup and Fourth of July festivities. City Councilmember Mark Squilla (D-1st) is working with the city’s Market Street Task Force to develop both short-term and long-term plans for the area.
PhillyVoice Staff
