Streets & Roads
Could a coronavirus lockdown speed up major I-95 construction work?
Fewer cars on the road could make work on a major, multi-year overhaul of I-95 through Wilmington go a bit smoother.
5 years ago
Philly should close streets to cars, open space for social distancing, advocates say
Philadelphia pedestrian advocates pressure city to close more streets to cars so residents can practice safe social distancing outdoors during COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years ago
Coronavirus revealed our systemic weaknesses. Bike infrastructure is one.
In the age of the coronavirus pandemic, biking infrastructure is critical for Philadelphia residents to travel safely and maintain social distancing.
5 years ago
Big brother could be watching speeders in Pa. construction zones
Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation is using cameras with radar to catch speeders in construction zones. First offense is a warning.
5 years ago
Philly mayor wants $10.5M for street sweeping program
In his latest budget address, Mayor Jim Kenney is asking for $10.5 million for the city’s street sweeping programs. That’s roughly five times last year’s budget.
5 years ago
Water main break in downtown Wilmington a real gusher
City crews are on the scene trying to determine the source of the downtown leak.
5 years ago
Why Philly’s Streets Department is ending its experiment with leaf blowers
Philadelphia is moving away from a model for street sweeping that relied on leaf blowers amid complaints that the tools reduced air quality and exposed workers to hazards.
5 years ago
City to require Philly drivers to move cars for street sweeping pilot 2.0
Philly’s seven-month-long experiment with street sweeping proved that regular city cleanings reduced litter on the city’s notoriously filthy streets.
5 years ago
Part of Filbert Street is going car-free this summer. Should Chestnut be next?
It’s been tried before.
5 years ago
To fund road repair, Delco may charge more for vehicle registration
Delaware County officials are mulling a new $5 fee on vehicle registrations. It could help raise millions to fund road and bridge repairs.
5 years ago
SEPTA’S new GM Leslie Richards will consider 2020 fare increases with eye to ‘equity’
The high-profile decision on fare increases will be one of the first major moves made under Richards’ leadership.
5 years ago
Listen 4:49Cheat Sheet: What to do if you suspect illegal or negligent construction in Philly
Residents can report dangerous construction and take steps to prevent accidents. Here are five straightforward tips for keeping your home and neighborhood safe.
5 years ago
Old City needs 2 months of repairs; the open streets experiment isn’t going well
It’s normal for busted water mains to stop the flow of water, but a main break in Old City is slowing the flow of cash small business owners.
5 years ago
Kenney’s street sweeping program may not require moving cars in all neighborhoods
Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration is working out the details for a cleaning program that would treat each neighborhood differently based on a number of factors.
5 years ago
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