Station Review #6: Richmond - Westmoreland Loop (SEPTA)

Richmond - Westmoreland Loop is a bus station in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. Richmond - Westmoreland Loop serves the bus portion of trolley route 15, as well as bus routes 60 and 73. The loop's existence is integral to the SEPTA network in the River Wards. 

Station Tour: 


The main section of the Richmond - Westmoreland loop has a structure that looks like this:
The main structure of the loop

Inside that, there are benches for people to sit on and maps, and those are on the outside as well. Maps at the station can be seen below:

Route 15 map

Route 60 map

Route 73 map, note that it shows Northwood on the map when Northwood is in an area to the northwest not shown on the map at all 

Unfortunately, the station also has quite a bit of hostile architecture, the "leaners" all too familiar to those who use SEPTA nowadays. These leaners are completely inaccessible and I honestly despise them, and can't wait for the day when they get replaced with normal benches if that day will ever come. 

The station also has another shelter in the back, possibly a future shelter for the 15? 

What is this for?

This blank sign feels off, probably due to its blankness

Again with the "leaners", and a finger shot

This station lacks notices, which would have been useful for me. The 73 doesn't stop at the station at the moment, rather opting to go to Allegheny and Bath streets. I did not know that information when I visited. Because of this, I nearly missed the next 73 trip and had to run to the bus across Richmond street to catch it. 

Transit Connections

The 15, 60, and 73 all go to Richmond - Westmoreland loop. In my opinion, the 43 should be extended to this loop as well. 

Weird sign for the 73 at the loop

Mid-Sized Bus Loop Amenity Checklist:


Accessible: Mostly
Bathrooms for employees: ✓
Bus Departure/Arrival Info (signs that update/screens): ×
Clean Station: ✓
Easy to get around: ✓
Indoor Shelters:  ×
Maps: ✓
Multiple entrances/exits: ✓
Near places people are: ✓
Seating: ✓
Shelters: ✓
Station In Good Condition: ✓
Something related to fares: ×
Ticket Offices: ×
TOD: ×
Updated Signage: ✓

Final Verdict: 4.5/10

Currently, the loop deserves a lower score because the 73 does not stop at it anymore, however that is only temporary. 

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