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A bicyclist riders in a Center City bike lane, swerving to avoid a car parked improperly in the lane. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Community

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.

4 years ago

Protesters hold signs in front of bags of trash on the steps of the MSB
Radio Times
Urban Planning

Trash, trash and more trash

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 49:30
Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly 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.

4 years ago

An Amtrak train departs 30th Street Station moving parallel to motor vehicle traffic on Interstate 76 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times

The infrastructure bill

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 49:00
A Wilmington police officer approaches a car with teen drivers during a simulation witnessed by other students at William Penn High School. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

Teen 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.”

4 years ago

Listen 4:20
Bagged up trash sit outside Philly homes
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Trash 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.

4 years ago

Outdoor dining at Booker’s Restaurant and Bar
PlanPhilly
Community

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.

4 years ago

Trash dumped on the side of a street.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

De'Wayne Drummond picks up a grill left behind after a crash at 34th Street and Mantua Avenue
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

Young people riding ATVs through the streets of Philly. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘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.

4 years ago

Listen 5:15
New medians shown at the intersection of N. Broad and Oxford streets. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Hours 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.

4 years ago

Police are investigating after an unruly crowd gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia Saturday night. (6abc)
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

Vehicles arrive at the Delaware toll plaza
Politics & Policy

Delaware offers toll violators amnesty in effort to recoup millions in lost revenue

Toll violators owe Delaware nearly $150 million in missed toll payments and fines from over the past six-and-a-half years.

4 years ago

Sensors and lights are seen at the west bound toll gate of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Politics & Policy

Paying for Pennsylvania’s bridge repairs with new tolls remains divisive

PennDOT plans to hire a team of private companies to design, build, and manage the bridges for 25 to 30 years.

4 years ago

Cars and trucks parked in the bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets force cyclists to take risky dodges into traffic.
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphia Parking Authority to start patrolling bike lanes for illegally parked cars

The Philadelphia Parking Authority approved a proposal to put five enforcement officers on bikes to ticket drivers parked illegally in bike lanes.

4 years ago

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