New Claymont Transportation Center
November 29, 2023
The new Claymont Transportation Center on the Wilmington/Newark Line was dedicated on Monday, November 27, 2023 as the Harris B. McDowell, III Transportation Center and opens for SEPTA Regional Rail and SEPTA and DART First State Bus Routes service on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Numerous federal, state, and local officials gathered to mark the completion of the new $90 million transportation center.
The new center boasts over 800 parking spaces including 13 EV charging stations, two ADA-compliant high-level covered platforms with wind screens, benches and USB charging ports, bicycle racks and repair stations, real-time passenger information displays, and vending machines.
“The opening of the Harris B. McDowell III Transportation Center is a major milestone in the continued economic redevelopment of Claymont and will serve as an important gateway for residents, businesses, and visitors to Delaware,” said Delaware Governor John Carney. “As a proud Claymont native - I couldn’t be more pleased to help celebrate the completion of this project and I want to thank our team at DelDOT for their hard work.”
In October 2022 - Governor Carney signed legislation sponsored by State Senator Sarah McBride and State Representative Debra Heffernan to formally name the new Claymont Transportation Center in honor of Senator Harris B. McDowell, III who represented the First Senate District from 1976 until 2021 - becoming the longest-serving member in the history of the Delaware General Assembly.
Information on SEPTA service to Claymont Station can be found here.
