Urban Planning news: Philly real estate, transportation & housing

Natural Lands announced the finalization of four conservation easements on 102 acres of the iconic property in Westtown Township.

3 years ago

A sign reads Trolley lines and another sign reads Market Frankford Line

Philadelphia

Transportation

Billy Penn

SEPTA makes small fare updates to better integrate Philly’s many modes of transit

As of July 1, most second transfers are free, and some Regional Rail trips are included with a TransPass.

3 years ago

Traffic barely moves in a neighborhood near an elevated section of Interstate 95

Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers

An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.

3 years ago

U.S., city, and transit leaders hold up a check for $80 million which will go towards SEPTA's goal of having a zero-emission fleet of buses

Philadelphia

Transportation

SEPTA awarded $80M in federal funds for bus facilities upgrades

The money will cover upgrades at six bus maintenance facilities across the city — accounting for 67% of its fleet, with the goal of SEPTA having a zero-emission buses.

3 years ago

Members of City Council, gardeners, and advocates gathered to celebrate the lien buyback deal at Iglesias Gardens in North Philly Tuesday.

‘We don’t have to be in jeopardy’: Philly gardeners cheer city deal to buy back liens

Community gardens on tax-delinquent land with privately held liens are considered particularly at risk for development.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking with construction workers

Temporary lanes of I-95 to reopen this weekend, Gov. Shapiro says

Damaged section of I-95 will reopen this weekend to six lanes of traffic, after Gov. Shapiro announced an accelerated timeline.

3 years ago

‘No worse than we expected’: Veteran traffic reporter weighs impact of I-95 collapse

The incident continues to snarl nearby roadways. But a solution is on its way.

3 years ago

New plaza caps a 10-year effort to reignite a struggling corner of downtown Philly

Jefferson Plaza is part of the block-long East Market development near City Hall.

3 years ago

Station-level interior rendering of the potential Rising Sun Station for the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway line

Billy Penn

City Council plans Roosevelt Boulevard Subway hearings following I-95 collapse

Spurred by the commuting troubles that followed the I-95 collapse, the move is a big step forward for the much-discussed transit line.

3 years ago

Infrastructure

Philadelphia

Civil engineers weigh in on I-95 repair process in Philadelphia

Engineers say temporary fixes of I-95 or military bridges are not viable options.

3 years ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train

Philadelphia

Streets & Roads

Transportation

SEPTA continues to report increase in ridership across multiple lines following I-95 collapse

Ridership on four Regional Rail lines increased 14% Tuesday and Wednesday compared to last week.

3 years ago

Crews work to remove rubble from a collapsed section of I-95 on June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass to collapse near Cottman Avenue on I-95.

Photos: Crews survey damage, begin cleanup following I-95 collapse in Philadelphia

Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will issue a disaster declaration Monday to draw on federal funds to aid in reconstruction efforts.

3 years ago

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a press conference Sunday June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse. (Screenshot/Office of the Governor)

‘It’s going to take longer to get to work’: Philly and Pa. agencies respond to I-95 shutdown after fire causes partial collapse

PennDot says an average of 160,000 vehicles use the impacted roadway everyday. Gov. Shapiro announced a disaster declaration to aid in recovery efforts.

3 years ago