Darryl C. Murphy
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NYC moped startup Revel is eyeing Philly. My test-ride proved how thrilling/scary that would be.
Revel offers registered vehicles through an app. It runs a $19 check of your driving record before unlocking anything. And no wheels if you’re under 21.
5 years ago
Chestnut Street Bridge to close Monday for year-long makeover
During the year-long closure, motorists and cyclists heading east from West Philadelphia will be detoured north. The bridge will close after 8 p.m.
5 years ago
E for exhilarating: PlanPhilly reviews Indego’s new e-bikes
Indego plans to roll out 400 e-bikes by mid-August.
5 years ago
SEPTA Regional Rail paper Trailpasses will disappear starting in August
SEPTA is phasing out its paper monthly and weekly Trailpasses. All passes will be sold as Key card purchases starting in August. Click for details.
5 years ago
SEPTA’s solar-powered train signals expected to improve safety in severe weather
With the new solar technology, SEPTA train engineers should be able to keep Regional Rail lines running safely when the main energy grid goes down.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Housing Authority moves to demolish one of its last surviving towers
One of Philly’s last surviving public housing towers is moving towards demolition. Many tenants say the time is right.
5 years ago
SEPTA upgrade project to disrupt travel on 3 Regional Rail lines
The Media/Elwyn line, the Wilmington/Newark and Airport lines will be affected from July 20 to Aug. 4.
5 years ago
The downside of highways: Philly Fed economists research freeway revolts, barrier effects
Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that between 1950 and 2010 highways slowed growth in income, population, and land values in city centers.
5 years ago
New study finds elevated risk of pollution exposure in some of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods
Some of Philadelphia’s most desirable neighborhoods come with a risk of increased exposure to auto-related air pollution.
5 years ago
Report: Congestion costs Philly $152 million a year
SEPTA makes “the economic case” for fighting congestion with increased parking enforcement and other measures.
5 years ago
North Philly teen inspires six-story mural by artist who painted Michelle Obama’s portrait
Najee Spencer-Young cried when she heard that Amy Sherald had painted her portrait on the side of Center City building.
5 years ago