The Philadelphia Transportation Company (PTC) was the main public transit operator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1940 to 1968. A private company, PTC was the successor to the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company (PRT), in operation since 1902, and was the immediate predecessor of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
A PCC-type trolley and a Brill trackless trolley of PTC, wearing the company's standard paint scheme of green-and-cream in 1968 at 7th Street & Snyder Avenue
PTC fare tokens
Transportation in Philadelphia involves the various modes of transport within the city and its required infrastructure. In addition to facilitating intracity travel, Philadelphia's transportation system connects Philadelphia to towns of its metropolitan area and surrounding areas within the Northeast megalopolis.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, once the world's longest suspension span, connects Philadelphia with Camden, New Jersey.
Broad Street, the main north–south street in Philadelphia, approaching Philadelphia City Hall
Market Street, the main east–west street in Philadelphia
The Schuylkill Expressway eastbound at I-676/US 30, known as the Vine Street Expressway, in Center City