
Streets & Roads
Pa. judge halts Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plans, for now
PennDOT could appeal the preliminary injunction to the state Supreme Court.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Parking Authority bike officers to take to the streets to keep bike lanes open
The officers will be tasked with keeping cars from illegally parking in bike lanes in Philadelphia in order to stop cyclists from being forced into the streets.
3 years ago
Philadelphia’s Ride of Silence honors bicyclists who lost their lives
Philadelphia’s Ride of Silence will honor bicyclists who died or who were injured Wednesday evening.
3 years ago
Buttigieg sends $5B to cities for safety as road deaths soar
Upcoming data shows traffic deaths soaring in the U.S. The Biden administration is steering $5 billion in federal aid to cities and localities to address the growing crisis.
3 years ago
A picture is worth $100: Speed cameras successfully slowing traffic on Roosevelt Blvd.
The speed enforcement camera system has decreased speeding by more than 90%, according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
3 years ago
There’s a big Eakins Oval redesign coming, but completion is years away.
3 years ago
SUV driver, 2 pedestrians killed in crash at rail station
The driver of an SUV and two pedestrians are dead after the vehicle crashed into SEPTA's Allegheny station in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Stikman-style street art is popping up in Philly crosswalks to support peace in Ukraine
Keep your eyes peeled for the little blue-and-yellow robot characters.
3 years ago
Chester parking contract linked to timely campaign donations to Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland
The 2018 parking contract appeared to offer no benefit to the city, but a WHYY analysis of campaign contributions shows the mayor's campaign was likely the one benefitting.
3 years ago
Project to enhance major crosstown Camden artery to start in May
Officials broke ground on a major road enhancement project on 7th Street, connecting North Camden to downtown.
3 years ago
Officials announce $10 million reconstruction project in East Camden
27th Street between Marlton Pike and Federal Street will be totally reconstructed. The project topped Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen’s to-do list.
3 years ago
Amid high gas prices, N.J. weighs lifting its self-service gas ban
Gas station owners argue the move would help ease a labor shortage and bring prices down, but drivers and politicians are wary of changing the practice.
3 years ago
Speed camera ticketing starts through I-95 work zone in Wilmington
After several months of issuing warnings for drivers speeding through the I-95 work zone, tickets will now be mailed to those breaking the 45-mph speed limit.
3 years ago
Instances of reckless driving and super-speeding are worse than pre-pandemic levels, as millions resume their work commutes and spring brings more pedestrians and cyclists.
Air Date: April 15, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Philly adding more bike patrols to keep an eye on Center City
Philadelphia’s Center City District is expanding the bike patrol program it launched in late 2020, as more visitors return to the area.
3 years ago