PATCO News & Information
Released:10/1/2025
Franklin Square Station Hosts Visit from FTA Administrator
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Marcus J. Molinaro was in Philadelphia on Wednesday and made time to visit PATCO's Franklin Square Station, touring the facility and meeting with DRPA and PATCO leadership.
Franklin Square Station, which reopened to the public in April 2025 following a comprehensive modernization project, served as the backdrop for conversations about continued investment in PATCO infrastructure, enhancing the customer experience, and maintaining a safe and reliable transit system for the communities we serve.
The $29.3 million project was funded in part by a $12.5 million U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant awarded in 2019, underscoring the importance of federal, state, and regional partnerships in bringing transformative projects to life.
Administrator Molinaro was joined by John Rink, PATCO General Manager; Jalila Parker, DRPA Deputy CEO; Rohan Hepkins and Fran Kelly, PATCO Assistant General Managers; and Darlene Callands, DRPA Director of Government Relations and Grants. The leadership team shared updates on service improvements, safety initiatives, and future priorities.
"Hosting Administrator Molinaro at Franklin Square gave us the opportunity to highlight how this project strengthens service and reconnects the community with Chinatown and Old City," said John D. Rink, General Manager of PATCO. "Federal support, particularly through the BUILD grant, contributed to making this project possible and reflects the strong partnership between PATCO and the FTA."
The Administrator's visit highlighted the ongoing collaboration between the FTA and DRPA/PATCO in delivering initiatives that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity for riders across the Delaware Valley.
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