Streets & Roads
Orange construction barrels to be Delaware’s ‘new state flower’ with $1.4B for road projects
The federal highway funding coming to Delaware is about half of what the state spent on road projects in Gov. John Carney’s first term.
2 years ago
Philly announces road closures and route for 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Thanksgiving Day Parade — the nation’s oldest of its kind — steps off at 9 a.m., with 6abc’s pre-show coverage starting on TV at 8:30 a.m.
2 years ago
Pa. House votes to halt PennDOT plan to toll bridges for repairs
State representatives voted 125 to 74 for requiring legislative approval of specific proposals to add tolls.
2 years ago
101 people have died because of traffic violence in Philadelphia. It doesn’t have to be this way
Every delay in Vision Zero projects in Philly means more potential injury and death on our streets. With more funding and action, we can have safer streets.
2 years ago
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart released data showing significant differences in garbage pickup between various neighborhoods in Philadelphia. What does it mean?
Air Date: November 11, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Philly chooses firm Design Workshop, to ‘reimagine’ Ben Franklin Parkway
The firm, Design Workshop, is expected to move forward with the long-awaited redesign in early 2022.
2 years ago
What's in the new infrastructure bill, how will the money be spent, and what impact will it have on the country and our region?
Air Date: November 10, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Teen drivers taught how to ‘survive’ a traffic stop — by the cops
A new initiative from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Delaware has one goal in mind — “making sure everyone goes home safely.”
2 years ago
Listen 4:20Trash pickup delays hit some Philly neighborhoods harder than others, analysis shows
A new report from the Philadelphia Controller's Office reveals which areas of the city have experienced the most consistent delays in trash pickup.
3 years ago
Philly Council bills offer competing visions for outdoor streeteries
Philadelphia’s streeteries could live on past the pandemic under new legislation introduced in City Council. We’ve broken down the competing bills.
3 years ago
Sanitation Solutions: How hidden cameras became Philly’s fiercest weapon in the war on dumping
Philadelphia has 300 surveillance cameras and, increasingly, sees them as central to its strategy of holding individuals accountable for illegal dumping.
3 years ago
After a spike in deadly car crashes, Kenney vows to ‘redouble’ traffic safety efforts
A new report from Mayor Kenney’s administration shows Philly has a long road ahead for efforts to improve traffic safety while making transit more sustainable and equitable.
3 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to dirt bikers defying city ban
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents are feeling about dirt bikers defying the city ban.
3 years ago
Listen 5:15Hours after a cyclist dies, City Hall unveils a safety fix, promises more
North Broad’s new medians aim to slow drivers and increase street safety. They came one day after a driver killed a cyclist on Roosevelt Boulevard.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney, DA Krasner, and Commissioner Outlaw condemn reckless driving in Center City
The statement added that police are still investigating the incidents to identify individuals involved and see if criminal charges can be made.
3 years ago