Streets & Roads
Could a driveway kill the Italian Market?
Italian Market boosters testified against an unwanted new neighbor: a driveway they fear could mark the beginning of the end for the historic market.
6 years ago
New York will be first U.S. city to charge congestion toll
New York City is set to become the first American metropolis to ease traffic congestion, cut pollution and boost mass transit by charging motorists a hefty toll.
6 years ago
Broken pipe closes 5th Street in heart of Old City for 2 weeks
The Philadelphia Water Department has closed South 5th Street between Chestnut and Walnut in hopes of preventing a road collapse in the heart of the busy historic destination.
6 years ago
Pa.’s top auditor says Turnpike on ‘road to ruin’
In his latest review of the Turnpike Commission, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says the agency cannot sustain itself by hiking tolls every year.
6 years ago
Parking lot workers earning poverty wages, report says
Parking lot workers make poverty wages as the industry rakes in profits in Philadelphia, according to a new report.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s deadliest road is inching toward speed cameras
Philadelphia drivers can expect to see speed enforcement cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard by the end of the year, city officials said Thursday.
6 years ago
Philly will ask voters to approve new breed of traffic cops
City Council approved changing Philadelphia's city charter Thursday to create public safety workers to assist police in traffic control and certain enforcement actions.
6 years ago
Filthadelphia no more? Kenney seeks to ‘vastly’ increase street cleaning
Philadelphia is currently the only large municipality without a comprehensive street sweeping plan.
6 years ago
New breed of traffic cop could soon hit Philadelphia streets
First announced as part of a new strategy to crack down on Center City gridlock, the proposed officers would be dispatched to Center City, University City and Manayunk.
6 years ago
1,000 drivers revving up to test idea of replacing fuel tax with mileage-based user fee
Delaware won a third federal grant to explore the pros and cons of a system that would charge drivers a tax based on how far they drove.
6 years ago
Driving in Philly: What’s behind the city’s traffic
Why is congestion so bad in Philadelphia and how can transportation be improved for drivers, cyclists, walkers, and everyone in between?
Air Date: February 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:37Govs reach compromise: Delaware Memorial Bridge toll to increase to $5
Following a disagreement over a toll hike at the Delaware Memorial Bridge, local governors have reached a compromise.
6 years ago
UPS is trading trucks for tricycles in some cities. Cargo trikes could also roll in Philly one day
UPS is introducing cargo e-bikes in some U.S. cities. Philadelphia officials say the City of Brotherly Love could benefit from the trikes.
6 years ago
Large tire fire in Philadelphia closes Betsy Ross Bridge, I-95
A large tire fire in northeast Philadelphia sending dark smoke billowing into the air has closed the Betsy Ross Bridge between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
6 years ago
As temperatures drop, Philly water department steps up
Last January, the Philadelphia Water Department had more than 300 water main breaks. So far this year, it has responded to only about 40.
6 years ago