Transportation
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.
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A safety feature by any other name can really be confusing, AAA finds
AAA examined 34 vehicle brands for model year 2018 and found a confusing morass of terms for driver assistance systems.
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SEPTA awards design contract for King of Prussia rail project
SEPTA’s plan to extend rail service to King of Prussia took a step forward last week when the agency awarded a preliminary design contract to HNTB.
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Congressman slams NJ Transit over ongoing Atlantic City Rail Line closure
The shutdown of rail service between Philadelphia and Atlantic City that began late last summer is going to last a few more months, officials say.
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The census citizenship question / ACA contraceptive coverage / Philly’s deadliest roadway
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Listen 49:00Delaware’s new Route 301 highway offers alternate to I-95
The new Route 301 highway cuts congestion and travel time around Middletown, Delaware, and helps speed commuters and truck traffic from Route 1 to the Maryland state line.
7 years ago
Congressman Boyle: Amtrak open to long-term plan for new split-flap sign at 30th Street Station
Congressman Boyle said Amtrak officials are open to replacing the old split-flap sign with a new one as part of a major renovation of 30th Street Station.
7 years ago
SEPTA facing $63M capital budget shortfall over motorists' lawsuit
SEPTA is bracing for a possible $63 million shortfall in 2019, pending the outcome of a contentious lawsuit filed in federal court by two motorists’ groups.
7 years ago
N.J., Del. govs look for ‘speedy resolution’ on Delaware Memorial Bridge toll hike
After N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy balked at a toll hike on the Delaware Memorial Bridge to fund repairs, he and Del. Gov. John Carney are promising a "speedy resolution."
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Vehicle ‘no wake zone’ regulation expands at N.J. shore
Another Jersey Shore municipality has adopted a "no wake zone" regulation to reduce damage to properties during flooding.
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SEPTA bus shot in North Philly: No injuries reported
This is the third shooting this month involving a SEPTA bus.
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New Pa. law increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Pennsylvanians convicted of multiple DUIs will incur higher penalties with each offense.
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Pa., N.J., Del. join effort to cut emissions from vehicles
Pennsylvania, along with eight states and Washington, D.C., announced plans Tuesday to create a new regional cap for carbon emissions from vehicles to combat climate change.
7 years ago
New Jersey Transit will meet federal PTC deadline, avoid penalties
Starting down big penalties from Washington, New Jersey Transit says it will make a December 31 deadline for installing the safety system positive train control.
7 years ago
Despite finishing PTC work, NJ Transit hasn’t said when Atlantic City trains will resume
PTC work on AC line done, NJ Transit still hasn't decided when trains will resume
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