Streets & Roads

2020 is shaping up to be a dangerous year for people walking near moving traffic with city crash data showing a startling 88% spike in pedestrian deaths.

The Center City viaduct revamp is one of just nine projects continuing through the pandemic.

Fewer cars on the road could make work on a major, multi-year overhaul of I-95 through Wilmington go a bit smoother.

Philadelphia pedestrian advocates pressure city to close more streets to cars so residents can practice safe social distancing outdoors during COVID-19 pandemic.

In the age of the coronavirus pandemic, biking infrastructure is critical for Philadelphia residents to travel safely and maintain social distancing.

Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation is using cameras with radar to catch speeders in construction zones. First offense is a warning.

In his latest budget address, Mayor Jim Kenney is asking for $10.5 million for the city’s street sweeping programs. That’s roughly five times last year’s budget.

City crews are on the scene trying to determine the source of the downtown leak.

Philadelphia is moving away from a model for street sweeping that relied on leaf blowers amid complaints that the tools reduced air quality and exposed workers to hazards.

Philly’s seven-month-long experiment with street sweeping proved that regular city cleanings reduced litter on the city’s notoriously filthy streets.

It’s been tried before.

Delaware County officials are mulling a new $5 fee on vehicle registrations. It could help raise millions to fund road and bridge repairs.

The high-profile decision on fare increases will be one of the first major moves made under Richards’ leadership.

Residents can report dangerous construction and take steps to prevent accidents. Here are five straightforward tips for keeping your home and neighborhood safe.