Streets & Roads
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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 years ago
The census citizenship question / ACA contraceptive coverage / Philly’s deadliest roadway
Guests: Ari Berman, Allison Hoffman, Jason Laughlin ...
Air Date: January 17, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Philly street cleaning pilot will ‘blow trash into street’ to bypass parking issues
The city has revealed details about a planned street cleaning pilot project the same week as a WHYY/PlanPhilly investigation into Philly's lackluster litter collection work.
7 years ago
PPA makes millions ticketing drivers for blocking street sweepers that rarely show
PPA tickets cars parked in street sweeping zones, despite the fact Philly’s Streets Department doesn’t show up to clean those streets most of the time.
7 years ago
Listen 2:24Why some Philadelphians are paying for dirty streets
Why is the Philadelphia Parking Authority ticketing cars for blocking street sweepers — on streets the city doesn’t actually sweep 75 percent of the time?
Air Date: January 16, 2019
Listen 14:54Safer streets within reach in 2019
Randy LoBasso, policy manager at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, looks forward to 2019 with hope for the safety of Philly streets.
7 years ago
Philly’s most dangerous roads clustered in black and brown neighborhoods
46 percent of Philly's most dangerous roads are in poor areas mostly populated by people of color, according to an analysis of city crash data done by the Bicycle Coalition.
7 years ago
Why is this deer still here? And other things on I-95
Whose job is it clean up public roads in Philadelphia?
7 years ago
From trucks to trails, Philly’s new $181 million bond will pay for improvements citywide
A new dock for dragon boats, HVAC systems for the city’s homeless shelters, and a cap for I-95 along Penn’s Landing are among the capital projects.
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