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Infrastructure

A section of a CSX train on tracks
Politics & Policy

Federal rail agency conducted a ‘limited scope investigation’ of Whitemarsh train derailment — meaning no report

The FRA officially deemed the cause of the 2023 CSX train derailment to be a sinkhole. The agency decided not to conduct an in-depth investigation.

2 years ago

Valley Green Road Bridge
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Federal money will help prepare 2 Philly bridges for climate-driven floods

The funding will go toward renovations of the Valley Green Road Bridge in Wissahickon Valley Park and the Bells Mill Bridge near Morris Arboretum.

2 years ago

A person sits on the SEPTA subway.
Urban Planning

Can SEPTA’s infrastructure counter transit anxiety?

Transit systems like SEPTA aren’t absent from urban planners’ guise of how public infrastructure impacts users physically and emotionally.

2 years ago

Listen 4:30
The container ship Dali
Urban Planning

Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says

The person said Monday that alarms went off on the Dali’s refrigerated containers, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.

2 years ago

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge spanning the Delaware River
Money

Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years

There’s a steady pipeline of projects planned along the Philly waterfront — including apartments, retail and a public park — even though one developer paused mid-construction.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
workers fixing the bridge
Urban Planning
6abc

I-95 NB in Philadelphia reopened after repairs made to Conrail bridge: PennDOT

The northbound lanes of the highway had been closed since April 1, when a tractor-trailer struck the bridge around 1:30 p.m., forcing the closure of I-95 NB.

2 years ago

Pipeline contstruction
Community

Info about Mariner East-related water testing not public

The Pa. AG had reached a plea deal with Energy Transfer that included free water testing for residents who might have been affected by Mariner East II pipeline construction.

2 years ago

Looking at a flooded canal
Urban Planning

‘If it can rain, it can flood’: Amid severe storms in Bucks County, Pa. officials are trying to tackle rising flood insurance premiums

Heavy rain events are becoming more frequent and are lasting longer. Pa.'s insurance commissioner says “not even close” to enough people have flood insurance.

2 years ago

Listen 1:20
A truck hit an overhead bridge on I-95 in Port Richmond April 1, 2024.
Urban Planning
6abc

Conrail bridge repairs in Port Richmond could be completed by weekend; I-95 NB remains closed

PennDOT is advising drivers to avoid the closure areas and warns about the possibility of significant backups on I-95.

2 years ago

People drive on the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

Key takeaways about the condition of U.S. bridges and their role in the economy

About 42,400 U.S. bridges are in poor condition, carrying about 167 million vehicles each day, according to the federal government.

2 years ago

The Delaware River Bridge in Bristol,
Urban Planning

The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the U.S., including in Pa.

Iowa has the most poor bridges, followed by Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri.

2 years ago

Ship-to-shore cranes sit unused after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, blocking access to the Port of Baltimore.
(Timothy Wolfer for NPR)
NPR
Community

From longshoremen to charter boats, Baltimore’s port closure means lost work

The Port of Baltimore, normally one of the country's busiest, is in limbo due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

2 years ago

Ships could be diverted to Philly after the Baltimore bridge collapse. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

In the wake of Baltimore bridge collapse, ships could be diverted to Philly

The Baltimore port is now inaccessible, meaning nearby ports need to absorb the traffic.

2 years ago

YWCA in Germantown
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We’ve been waiting’: Case over control of the Germantown Y is underway

The city selected a developer to revamp the YWCA seven years ago, but the property remains vacant and crumbling. A judge could change that.

2 years ago

Parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remain after a container ship collided with a support Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Baltimore. The major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below. Rescuers were searching for multiple people in the water.
Urban Planning

After Baltimore bridge collapse, Philly officials say they’re confident in the city’s collision protection

The Commodore Barry and Betsy Ross bridges are built similarly to the Francis Scott Key Bridge that failed, but they have major concrete structures that protect the piers.

2 years ago

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