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Transportation
Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed
The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in 2029.
14 hours ago
Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement
The goal is to make sure Philadelphians don’t have to dodge parked cars on sidewalks and curb cuts.
23 hours ago
Listen 1:09Man charged in death of Philly cyclist had twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system, DA says
Prosecutors say Michael Vahey was driving nearly 60 miles per hour when he fatally struck Dr. Barbara Friedes. The DA’s office is seeking a $1 million bail.
2 days ago
Listen 1:08Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions
What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.
Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Riders discuss possibilities, shortfalls of public transit at Bridging Blocks event
In the second of three conversations, participants of WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks asked for reliable transit and funding for the region’s public transportation.
2 days ago
SEPTA receives roughly $51 million in temporary budget deal. It was expecting $161 million.
SEPTA expected $161 million from the state. It will receive less than 1/3 of that to hold it over until lawmakers revisit the issue in the fall.
2 weeks ago
Tolls set to increase on 4 major bridges in Philadelphia area
Price increase speculated to take effect August 1 at the earliest.
2 weeks ago
In Montco, Second Wind Bicycles repairs and delivers bikes to people who need them the most
The nonprofit distributed 650 bikes last year to people in need throughout Montgomery, Berks and Bucks counties.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania unveils first new license plate design in more than 20 years
The new design commemorates Pennsylvania's part in the nation's 250th birthday.
2 weeks ago
SEPTA is moving forward with plans to reimagine Ambler’s Regional Rail station
Nearly five acres of SEPTA parking lots, steps away from Ambler’s downtown, are earmarked for a transit-oriented redevelopment project.
3 weeks ago
Advocates hope the cameras will reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries along the busy corridor.
3 weeks ago
Humor on the highway: NJDOT wants to catch drivers’ attention
The transportation agency is posting safety reminders via its electronic signs, but the future of the campaign is up in the air.
3 weeks ago
Should you take the ‘B’ or the ‘L’? SEPTA plan to rename subway lines looks similar to NYC signage
Officials seek to make the transit system easier to navigate, with new signage forthcoming.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:04A long Fourth of July week means heavy traffic in Philly and beyond
Millions are hitting the roads in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, which will likely cause traffic delays over the next several days.
4 weeks ago
SEPTA stepping up penalties for quality-of-life crimes
Major crimes on SEPTA are down, but some offenses have been going unchecked. The transit agency is now working to increase enforcement.
1 month ago