
Streets & Roads
Safety and Equity on Washington Avenue
The "final design" decision to take Washington Avenue from 5 lanes to 3 was praised by many - then scrapped after concerns from vocal community organizations.
Air Date: February 25, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14The city’s Law Department is weighing its options on speeding up repairs, but a City Council member wants action sooner.
3 years ago
Canadian police clear Parliament street to end siege
With protesters in clear retreat, the end of the three-week protest against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions and the government appeared to be in sight.
3 years ago
‘Welcome back’ discounts and new schedules address SEPTA’s COVID ridership slump
Along with some discounts, SEPTA adds service on some routes, but longer waits on others, to adjust to COVID ridership trends.
3 years ago
Tesla faces another US investigation: unexpected braking
The government says it has 354 complaints from owners during the past nine months about “phantom braking” in Tesla's Models 3 and Y.
3 years ago
Scrapping the original city plan for Washington Ave. compromises safety
Philadelphia planners have reversed course on a plan for traffic flow on Washington Ave, and it’s going to compromise the safety of neighbors.
3 years ago
Trenton receives $5 million grant to make MOVES for residents
The City of Trenton is getting a $5 million grant from the state to begin planning a transit system to help a majority of its residents who either have one car or no car.
3 years ago
It’s too soon to say how Washington Avenue will ultimately look, and what impact it will have on the neighborhoods surrounding it.
3 years ago
Massive water main break leads to flooding, evacuations in Kingsessing
"It's one of the largest mains that the City of Philadelphia has," a fire official said.
3 years ago
City, facing criticism, says Washington Ave. pivot was a ‘matter of equity’
City officials sparked outrage when they reversed course on a planned “road diet” for one of the city’s most dangerous thoroughfares.
3 years ago
Cashless tolls pilot coming to the Atlantic City Expressway
The Atlantic City Expressway has put out a request for proposals for cashless tolling on the highway, which could be in place by 2025.
3 years ago
Winter weather advisory for the region Friday
Meteorologist Cecily Tynan says Friday will bring accumulating ice for some to a flash freeze by the evening.
3 years ago
Will we ever fix our crumbling infrastructure – and how long will it take?
Infrastructure crumbles in Pennsylvania and the nation. Where should the spending go to fix bridges and roads and how long will they take to mend?
Air Date: February 2, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Philadelphia airport parking could be privatized within a year
After almost 50 years under Philadelphia Parking Authority control, the airport parking concession could soon be run by a private company.
3 years ago
Snow blankets the region, dumping a foot onto shore towns in N.J. and Del.
The National Weather Service reported that the nor’easter had slammed coastal communities, with more than 12 inches in Avalon and around Rehoboth Beach.
3 years ago