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Transportation

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NJ Transit is spending billions of dollars on a new fleet of buses. Here’s what to know

Critics say the service is unreliable and that communication is poor.

25 mins ago

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NTSB issues urgent safety warning to SEPTA over fire risks involving Silverliner IV railcars

The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety risk."

14 hours ago

Jeffery Young Jr. looks on
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Billy Penn

Councilmember holds City Hall bike lane bill, alarming cycling advocates

Young says he wants to observe the lane in action and “make any necessary adjustments.”

14 hours ago

A pedestrian threads his way through snarled traffic
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia transit advocates want you to spend your week without driving

As a long-term funding solution for SEPTA remains up in the air, the weeklong event encourages Philadelphians to think critically about accessible transit.

2 days ago

A SEPTA train
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Billy Penn

2 dead, several injured in 3 incidents involving SEPTA rail, trolley operations

Two people were struck and killed by Regional Rail trains over about a 10-hour period.

7 days ago

Police at scene of SEPTA accident
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6abc

Man dies after being struck by SEPTA train in East Falls section of Philadelphia

Service on the Manayunk/Norristown Line was restored around 11 a.m. with some expected delays.

7 days ago

Philly Bike Action activists
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Billy Penn

Construction begins on new bike lane around City Hall

The PennDOT project will remove car lanes and shorten crossing distances.

1 week ago

People riding their bikes across the brige
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Urban Planning

Philly cyclists, commuters celebrate the reopening of the MLK Drive Bridge this weekend

The reopening will restore a key connection for commuters and cyclists with West Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago

Travelers walk to their gates at the Philadelphia International Airport
Urban Planning

Philly airport launches new logo, slogan in preparation for huge influx of 2026 passengers

PHL expects some 30 million people to pass through its gates this year, with hopes for an even bigger 2026 for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:13
Commuters exit and board the route 4 bus
Urban Planning
6abc

SEPTA riders prepare for fare increases Sunday

SEPTA leaders said increased fares are necessary to help close its $213 million deficit. They expect the new price to generate $31 million a year.

3 weeks ago

Close-up shot of a speed camera attached to a light pole, with City Hall in the background
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Smile! You’re on camera, Broad Street drivers

A speed camera system on the north-south Philly artery will start ticketing speeders next week.

3 weeks ago

Spruce Street in Center City Philadelphia
Studio 2
Urban Planning

How can we make Philly safer for cyclists, pedestrians, others?

Electric scooters, bikes, unicycles, cars – Philly's streets are a mix of fast-moving vehicles. Is it still safe for traditional cyclists and pedestrians? We ask the experts.

Air Date: September 9, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

SEPTA avoids cuts for another 2 years. Pa. agency grants request for SEPTA to use maintenance funds

PennDOT will allow SEPTA to dip into $394 million in capital assistance to fund daily operations and avoid massive cuts — for now.

3 weeks ago

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Giulio Sorgini boards the 32 bus at Broad and Christian Streets
Urban Planning

Full SEPTA service to be restored Sept. 14, if state approves agency’s request to dip into maintenance funds

A roughly 21% fare hike will also go into effect that day.

4 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware County Democrats decry Pa. budget impasse, make final push for SEPTA funding before Senate returns

Pennsylvania’s budget is nine weeks late. Delaware County lawmakers are urging the Senate to reach a deal on funding SEPTA and schools before it’s too late.

4 weeks ago

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