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This image from Chopper 6 shows the pavement failure on Route 202 NB in the same area that had to be closed just one week before.
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation

PennDOT assessing ‘pavement failure’ on Route 202 following sinkhole repair

A contractor will assess the area Tuesday to ensure repairs from a sinkhole last week will remain steady.

3 years ago

A close-up of a van emblazoned with the words Camden Loop
Income Inequality
New Jersey
Technology
Transportation

Camden rolls out new on-demand public transport shuttle vans citywide

In a city where nearly half of renters don’t own personal vehicles, Camden leaders are hoping to close the social equity gap in transportation.

3 years ago

A truck drives past loading docks at a distribution center
Business
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Environmental org creates tool to help municipalities regulate warehouse development

A model ordinance released by PennFuture aims to limit impacts like truck traffic and increased stormwater runoff.

3 years ago

Rendering of the new intersection.
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

North Philly transit hub, shopping district slated for multimillion-dollar overhaul

Crews are expected to start this week on improving the intersection of Broad Street, Germantown Avenue, and Erie Avenue.

3 years ago

Aerial view rendering of the new Thomas Paine Plaza
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

First look at renderings for the park replacing Thomas Paine Plaza at the Municipal Services Building

Thomas Paine Plaza’s revamp is up for Art Commission review. The new design would create a more welcoming space at MSB.

3 years ago

Commuters wait to board the SEPTA regional rail train in Conshohocken to Center City on a Tuesday morning in July
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

SEPTA hits pause button on $48M suburban park and ride

Officials with the borough of Conshohocken claim they were blindsided by the move and reject any alternatives proposed by SEPTA.

3 years ago

Parklet
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Streets & Roads
Billy Penn

New funding hopes to spur more parklets in Philly, spot-greening the streets with oases of calm

The approval process for something as small as a sidewalk bench can be daunting.

3 years ago

The University City Townhomes at 40th and Market streets in Philadelphia in summer, 2023.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

Residents left at UC Townhomes will participate in city’s eviction diversion program

The affordable housing complex in West Philly is nearly empty roughly two years after owners announced its closure.

3 years ago

Lot at 3030 N. 20th Street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Industrial lot targeted for new affordable housing complex in North Philly

New Courtland hopes to bring one-bedroom apartments for seniors and retail space to the site.

3 years ago

Crebilly Farm
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Preservation

Part 1 of push to save historic Crebilly Farm in Westtown is complete

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
PlanPhilly
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

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.
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Sustainability

‘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
Government
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Technology

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

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