Transportation
Here’s how road closures for America 250 events may affect your commute
The city is closing down many roads in the city through July 4 to support Wawa Welcome America Festival events. Here are the changes you can expect.
2 days ago
Doylestown Area Regional Transit expands to Warminster this fall
The DART program started in 2010 to make public transportation in the Doylestown area more accessible and affordable.
4 days ago
SEPTA, transit police reach tentative deal on new contract to avoid strike during World Cup
Transit police officers have been working without a contract since March 31. Members of FOTP Lodge 109 will vote to ratify the contract.
1 week ago
PPA says 181 tickets were canceled after being issued in error to residents with valid parking permits.
1 week ago
Listen 1:03Suburban Station’s new artistic third space makes graffiti and street art legal
“Platform X,” the latest Step Outside show, subverts America 250 expectations and invites its audience to paint on walls.
2 weeks ago
Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail.
2 weeks ago
Market Street in Old City gets a $16 million glow-up in time for America 250
Pedestrian-focused project includes a new plaza, shorter curb ramps, raised bike lanes, bus bumpouts and trees.
2 weeks ago
Shapiro touts $30 million to ease traffic around South Philly Sports Complex
A $15 million on-ramp to I-76 will open in 2028, helping fans avoid getting stuck in gameday traffic.
4 weeks ago
SEPTA board approves budget and bus route changes
In the works for years, the changes are designed to streamline service and will cause some people to make multiple route changes to replace what was once a one-vehicle ride.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:05Philly’s Ride of Silence mourns the 13 cyclists killed over the past year
Hundreds rode quietly from City Hall to the Museum of Art, including a family member of the most recent bicyclist killed by a motor vehicle.
4 weeks ago
Firefighters contain large brush fire near train tracks in North Philadelphia
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted during the response but resumed shortly after 3 p.m.
1 month ago
The fan fest site will open on June 11 and be open every day of the tournament, including the five rest days when there are no games scheduled.
1 month ago
Forklanding Road Bridge in Burlington County is under repair. Here’s what commuters need to know
The 120-year-old, single-lane bridge connecting Cinnaminson and Maple Shade was rated “structurally deficient.”
1 month ago
SEPTA releases updated plan for Philly’s FIFA World Cup games
There will be increased trains to the Sports Complex during the six games, and extra bus service to the Lemon Hill fan festival.
1 month ago
Philadelphia officials question city’s lack of power over driverless cars
City Council members warned that autonomous vehicles could threaten jobs, raise safety concerns and operate beyond Philadelphia’s regulatory control.
2 months ago
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