
Streets & Roads
Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia
A pilot program for the Western Pa. city was tucked into the budget bill.
4 years ago
Trolley blitz: SEPTA to close busted Philly tunnels for 17-day glow up
The trolley tunnels below downtown Philly and University City need some TLC. SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for the next 17 days to make it happen.
4 years ago
Popular section of the Schuylkill River Trail reopened for July 4
The Schuylkill River trail between Walnut and Market reopened just in time for the Fourth of July weekend festivities.
4 years ago
Painting a Parkway mural, to welcome Philly back and encourage vaccination
Artist Felix St. Fort designed the ‘Welcome Back, Philly’ ground mural as part of a ‘Vax Up Philly’ collaboration with the Health Department.
4 years ago
Philly’s proposed parking tax cut dies in council budget talks
A Council bill that would have cut Philly’s parking tax rate by nearly a third died during budget negotiations. The plan would have cost some $130 million in lost city revenue
4 years ago
Philly Council passes bill cracking down on people riding dirt bikes on city streets
The legislation passed Thursday and slated for approval by the mayor will increase the penalties for people caught by police riding dirt bikes on Philadelphia streets.
4 years ago
Philly progressives, urbanists blast $130 million cut to city parking tax
Statements and a petition opposed a bill that would slash the tax rate to 17%, noting there was no guarantee lot workers would benefit, as promised.
4 years ago
Another ‘Biden backup’ in Delaware with his first presidential trip to Rehoboth Beach home
After spending the Memorial Day weekend at home in Wilmington, President Biden returns to Delaware for his first stay as president at his home in Rehoboth Beach.
4 years ago
Proposed cut to Philly’s parking tax could have strings attached
Councilmember Parker, who introduced the measure in May, is hoping job opportunities would accompany cuts in the rate to 17%, from 25%.
4 years ago
Philly selects finalists to plan pedestrian-friendly revamp of Ben Franklin Parkway
Three firms chosen from more than a dozen responding to a March request for proposals will move forward with a public engagement process for the redesign.
4 years ago
Philly Parking Authority resumes ticketing thousands of cars parked in street sweeping lanes
Six weeks after Philadelphia resumed street cleaning on major corridors, the parking authority has issued nearly 1,900 cleaning-related tickets.
4 years ago
Why renaming Taney Street is slow going, despite the racist history
A coalition found community support for the effort, but the district lawmaker wants more proof.
4 years ago
Councilmember Parker introduces bill to cut Philly parking taxes
Councilmember Cherelle Parker says the bill would help encourage drivers to come back into the city for events. Some argue that isn’t a good thing.
4 years ago
‘Change is hard’: Why the future of a car-free MLK Drive remains in flux
MLK Drive became a popular biking and walking path during the pandemic. As city officials prepare to reopen it, advocates see opportunities to share the road better.
4 years ago
PPA says speed cameras working on Roosevelt Boulevard
Speed cameras are effective in slowing down the boulevard.
4 years ago