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Philadelphia subway station gets 10 interactive wayfinding kiosks

August 23, 2017

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and Intersection, an urban innovation company that integrates data, connectivity and media in public spaces, are teaming to deliver new digital services — Wi-Fi, interactive information kiosks and device charging — to customers in Philadelphia's Suburban Station. 

The more than 25,000 customers served by Suburban Station daily now have access to free gigabit high-speed Wi-Fi, 10 interactive kiosks offering real-time transit information, interactive wayfinding and maps, and two device charging stations that will be installed soon, according to a press release.

Intersection will also deploy nearly 300 new interactive digital displays with real-time train updates across subway and commuter rail lines. This initiative will provide riders with information to ease their commutes and advertisers with more opportunities to reach their audiences.

"We are delighted that this partnership brings huge benefits to our riders at no cost to taxpayers," SEPTA's general manager, Jeffrey D. Knueppel, said in the release. "From high-speed Wi-Fi to device charging, to interactive directions, to better access of real-time information and alerts — it's a win-win to continually think about how we can modernize our customers' experiences."