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Transportation

Over a dozen SEPTA police officers take the oath of office
Urban Planning

SEPTA swears in new transit police officers amid budget woes and ongoing safety concerns

The transit agency is facing funding opposition from Pennsylvania Republicans over safety. SEPTA says it plans to hire new officers despite its budget crisis.

4 weeks ago

The 2000 block of Spruce Street in Center City Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Neighbors of Pine and Spruce streets file lawsuit to block Philadelphia’s new bicycle lane rules

A neighborhood group wants to stop the city’s plan of eliminating permit parking to make way for new loading zones and adding concrete barriers around bike lanes.

1 month ago

Listen 1:06
an aerial view of water being sprayed over the burned SEPTA buses
Community

Fire that damaged multiple decommissioned SEPTA buses at Philly storage yard now under control

City health officials said Friday that nearby residents can resume their normal routines after several dangerous air pollutants spiked Thursday.

1 month ago

SEPTA bus
Community
Billy Penn

How to find transit resources for aging adults in Philly

There are free and discounted transportation options available for aging adults in the city and throughout the region.

1 month ago

A New Jersey Transit commuter train on a rail platform in Hoboken, New Jersey
Urban Planning

NJ Transit looks to improve services ahead of fare hike and major events

The transit system is working with Amtrak to ensure trains run smoothly. NJ Transit is also adding new train cars and buses to improve rider experience.

1 month ago

Listen 2:07
Scott Sauer looks on
Urban Planning

After nationwide search, SEPTA removes ‘interim’ from GM Scott Sauer’s title

Scott Sauer, who’s been running SEPTA on an interim basis, now has full responsibility to take the transit agency through a tough fiscal time.

1 month ago

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference to provide a status update on Newark Liberty International Airport
Urban Planning

Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials say

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system would cost “tens of billions” of dollars.

2 months ago

Passengers wait to board Peter Pan bus
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Finding a home for Philly’s intracity bus station remains a frustrating waiting game

City officials say they’re still evaluating sites for both interim and long-term facilities; a bus company CEO offered to develop one and lease it to the city.

2 months ago

A bike locked up at the Wayne train station
PlanPhilly
Community

Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area

An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.

2 months ago

Listen 1:14
A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Science

FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues

The rule announced Tuesday will cap the number of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport at 28 apiece per hour.

2 months ago

Will Tung holding up a sign that says 'Transit moves us'
Community
Billy Penn

Riders call SEPTA essential to their lives and plead for state funding

Transit agency plans to shut down dozens of bus and rail lines and hike fares due to funding shortfall.

2 months ago

Public transit supporters rallied outside SEPTA headquarters
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA board pressed for answers over proposed cuts: ‘Are people just supposed to walk?’

Advocates rallied to support state subsidies for SEPTA and worry about public transportation for the most vulnerable riders, like students, seniors and disabled passengers.

2 months ago

Listen 0:54
A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Some popular SEPTA bus routes may disappear before others with low ridership. Here’s why

SEPTA is under pressure to save as much money as possible, but its service-cut strategy did not eliminate all routes with low ridership and high cost per passenger.

2 months ago

Listen 1:05
People stand at the train ticket counter of NJ Transit at Penn Station
Community

NJ Transit reaches tentative deal with train engineers, ending the strike for now

A deal is reached to end the NJ Transit rail strike. Gov. Phil Murphy won’t offer specifics but said it’s good for both sides. Union members must still ratify it

2 months ago

Listen 0:53
Passengers wait for Amtrak trains at the Trenton Transit Center
Community

New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike

The union said its members would return to work on Tuesday, when trains would resume their regular schedules.

2 months ago

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