Streets & Roads
Four transformative changes SEPTA can make to be more rider-friendly
Not every big idea needs a big budget or a long timeline. If SEPTA wants to deliver results for riders fast, here's some low-hanging fruit.
2 years ago
Philly says it’s no longer mixing recycling and trash, but residents have doubts about the process
The city’s overall recycling rate remains at historic lows.
2 years ago
Washington Avenue repaving to begin with hybrid solution
The compromise implements traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures east of Broad Street, while leaving the area west of Broad at five lanes of traffic.
2 years ago
Multiple N.J. towns facing trash pick-up delays from single company
Several New Jersey towns served by Republic Services for trash collection are steaming about service delays brought on by staffing and equipment issues.
2 years ago
Listen 4:26Increase in attacks on Philly parking officers leads to de-escalation training
The number of physical and verbal assaults on Philadelphia Parking Authority officers has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania court blocks Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plan
A state court on Thursday permanently blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates in Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Councilmember Gym calls on PPA to pay its fair share to Philly’s schools
The longtime critic of the PPA led the first of a series of investigatory hearings looking into what she called the "financial chaos and questionable expenses of this entity."
2 years ago
With an interactive display, Philly begins collecting community input for the Ben Franklin Parkway
Community members share hopes for the Benjamin Franklin Parkway through an interactive display.
2 years ago
Online applications now open for licensed food truck pilot program in Camden
Camden will award seven licenses to food truck operators through a lottery, allowing them to operate in several high traffic areas throughout the city.
2 years ago
Philly officials want you to reimagine the Ben Franklin Parkway
The engagement initiative is part of a long-term plan to transform the area from Logan Circle to the art museum into a more welcoming, “people-centric” space.
2 years ago
Opinion: Councilmember Squilla should rethink his stance on Washington Ave.
Slimming down Washington Ave. ignores its role as an evacuation route and a key connection in South Philadelphia, according to these “road diet” opponents.
2 years ago
Opinion: For our children’s sake, make Washington Avenue as safe as possible
These parents raising children in the Washington Avenue corridor want Councilmember Johnson and Mayor Kenney to ensure safety for pedestrians.
2 years ago
City to apply for funds to cap portion of Vine Street Expressway through Chinatown
The federal grant would come from a program designed to reconnect communities separated by highway construction.
2 years ago
Report outlines causes of I-295/Route 42 wall collapse in N.J.
A report by independent engineers blames the wrong materials and a heavy rain for causing the wall collapse at a long-term road project in Camden County.
2 years ago
Philly bike advocates press mayor to move ahead with narrowing Washington Ave.
Bike and pedestrian safety advocates and a state senator urge the city to move ahead with or without buy-in from Councilmember Johnson.
2 years ago