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Keeping model railroading alive in southern Delaware

The Delaware Seaside Railroad Club has two goals, educate children about model railroading and keep the hobby alive.

8 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Amtrak pressured to comply with law renaming 30th Street Station after Bill Gray

An effort is underway to force Amtrak to change the name of 30th Street Station in Philadelphia to honor the legacy of the late U.S. Rep. Bill Gray.  

8 years ago

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Urban Planning

With Vision Zero Action Plan, city outlines strategy for making residents care enough about traffic safety to accept slower streets

8 years ago

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Money

NJ Transit behind schedule on train-braking technology, but officials vow to meet U.S. deadline

The collision avoidance system slows or stops a train if the operator doesn't comply with signals or the speed limit.

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Equipment failure and a “loud bang” cause SEPTA riders to flee stopped Regional Rail train, shutting down Center City service

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

During the mayoral campaign, Kenney promised to build 30+ miles of protected bicycle lanes. Almost 2 years later, where are we?

8 years ago

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Urban Planning

Delaware takes big strides in improving transportation infrastructure

Millions of dollars are being invested in Wilmington and throughout the state to make transportation easier for those who live and often ...

8 years ago

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Essay: Someone was watching over me on my first traffic stop for driving while black

There has been renewed attention to racial profiling and the epidemic of police brutality. This personal account of racial profiling has become one of many for me.

8 years ago

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Urban Planning

Major rehab of Chestnut Street Bridge will close it for a year starting summer 2019, PennDOT says

8 years ago

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Money

New Jersey’s gas tax won’t be going up this year

New Jersey’s gas tax won’t be going up this year. The law that raised the tax by 23 cents a gallon in November require ...

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Train derails on Market Frankford elevated line, few injuries reported

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Four reasons why Philadelphia is gentrifying

8 years ago

 Former Governor Jim Florio and Martin Robins, director emeritus of Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers, say transportation improvements should be a priority for New Jersey’s next governor. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Money

Foundation says lease N.J. Turnpike to pay for transportation needs

A nonprofit group is urging New Jersey’s next governor to put more emphasis on transportation. The Princeton-based Fund for ...

8 years ago

Money

Electric vehicle proponents look for a plug from New Jersey

Advocates are urging New Jersey officials to do more to encourage the use of electric vehicles throughout the state. Pamela Frank, ...

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

SEPTA blasts alarm over GOP House budget proposal’s cuts to state transportation funds

8 years ago

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