![]() The mission of the Abington School District is to educate and to guide all students, regardless of cultural or ethnic differences, toward achieving individual excellence, appreciating human value, contributing positively to a changing world, and becoming life-long learners by providing equal opportunities to engage in the best instructional practices that respond to the needs of the citizenry in the 21st century, while building upon the historical and culturally diverse roots of our community and its proud tradition of educational excellence. For more information on Montgomery County's Shared Ride Program, call 215-542-743 or click here to visit their website. Montgomery County residents ages 60 and over are also eligible for the Shared Ride Program, which offers point-to-point transportation by appointment at discounted fares. Senior trip reservations can be made by calling 21. For information please call 21 or visit SEPTA's website by clicking here.īux-Mont Transportation is a member of TransNet. Customized Community Transportation (CCT)ĬCT is a SEPTA program that provides para-transit service to those with disabilities. To view bus schedules, please visit SEPTA's website by clicking here. SEPTA Service TrainĬlick here to view a SEPTA regional rail map. Septa Regional Rail Lines that service the Township include:Ībington Township is serviced by SETPA bus routes 22, 24, 28, 55, 77, 80, 88, 310 and 311. Its location allows for convenient travel options, taking less than a half-hour by train to get to Center City, Philadelphia. The Township benefits from a plethora of transportation options with Easton Road, Huntington Pike (PA 232) and Old York Road (PA 611) running through the Township, PA I-276 and PA 309 within minutes and multiple SEPTA Regional Rail and Bus services. Majority of the Township is serviced by public water through Aqua, Pennsylvania and public sewer systems maintained by the Township's Wastewater Department. Residents are encouraged to visit our Department pages to learn more about all our Departments do and have to offer! The Township is served by two libraries that are free to residents and offer thousands of books, audios, and engaging programming. They also host various events and programming throughout the year for youth and young adults. ![]() The Parks and Recreation Department maintains over 25 parks comprising over 375 acres of open space, including two pools, a skate-park, wildlife sanctuary and Nature Center. The Township's Public Works Department provides trash and recyclable disposal collects yard waste maintains Township roads including snow removal and paving, and hosts recycling and collection events year-round. The Township is served by a large nationally recognized full-time Police force and an internationally recognized all-volunteer Fire Department comprised of five fire stations. We pledge to be a self-motivated, responsive municipality that continually strives to provide the most efficient, effective and fiscally responsible service for Abington residents.Ībington Township strives to provide high quality services to all residents. We recognize the dignity and worth of public service and are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity. ratepayers and all who visit Abington Township in a professional and respectful manner while delivering cost effective and efficient services. ![]() While our community neighborhoods, such as Willow Grove, Roslyn, Crestmont, Glenside, Rydal, North Hills, and Meadowbrook, make Abington a small-knit community, we are proud to call home. Our historic, art, recreational and business communities such as Keswick Village, Willow Grove Mall, Briar Bush Nature Center, and Abington Arts Center have made Abington a popular destination for people of all ages. Our nationally recognized School District, Police Department, Fire Department, health care facilities, and over 25 public parks have enabled the Township to be recognized by Money Magazine as a "Best Place to Live" in the United States.
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