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Arguments continue over Spring Garden shooting range’s right to supply and sell arms

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Unlike most railroads, SEPTA and Amtrak on pace to implement Positive Train Control by end of year deadline

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SEPTA to hold online lottery for Papal Regional Rail passes Aug. 3rd

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Papal event consultants confirming Ben Franklin Bridge closure, seeking I-95 shutdown and expanded security perimeter

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PPA executive reveals Papal plans: 700,000 on the parkway, security perimeter around Center City, SEPTA bus suspensions and more

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Philly L&I chief defends demolition without permit

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 The only effect the button at the Race Street/Columbus Boulevard crosswalk seems to have is to frustrate pedestrians and encourage them to cross unsafely. (Image courtesy of Steve Perzan)
Speak Easy
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Crosswalk button effect: bad design encouraging bad behavior

I gave the large, prominent, silver button a push, and waited for the light to change. I waited some more, then I gave it another push. Nothing seemed to be happening.

10 years ago

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Cheap ultrasonic device could help Philly police enforce PA’s safe passing law

10 years ago

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Philadelphia Streets Under Pressure: A recap and resource kit

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 East Passyunk Avenue' diagonal route through South Philadelphia creates an abundance of space unused by cars. (Jon Geeting/PlanPhilly, file)
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How to squeeze more pedestrian space out of Philly’s narrow streets

As driving rates continue to decline across our region, we can expect to hear more walkers, bikers, and bus riders clamoring for a larger share of space on our public streets.

10 years ago

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Bicycle Coalition joins PlanPhilly/Azavea in naming city’s most dangerous intersections for pedestrians [map]

10 years ago

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Secret Service calling shots for (but saying little else about) Papal Visit

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Is Philadelphia underestimating how many will come to see Pope Francis?

10 years ago

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Streetsplainer: Why does that speed hump have gaps?

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Cyclists, pedestrians lack a good crash reporting system

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