
Transportation
Philly considering more red light cameras at dangerous intersections
The goal is to make streets safer, but the cameras are also generating millions annually in fines.
2 months ago
SEPTA reopens its underground oculus, for daydreaming
“Philly Daydreaming” is a systemwide art installation profiling SEPTA drivers and riders. The centerpiece is an underground “spaceship.”
2 months ago
Second wave of free SEPTA keys on the way for Philly residents in need
The Zero Fare program is designed to offer transportation relief for those who couldn’t previously afford to ride mass transit.
2 months ago
Amtrak’s 30th Street Station now glows like the cathedral it wants to be
A new public art initiative “Art at Amtrak” brings site-specific installations into rail stations along the Northeast Corridor.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09Philly’s Lincoln Drive is the latest city roadway to receive traffic calming measures
The work is part of a pilot program launched by PennDOT to address speeding on state highways.
2 months ago
SEPTA rolls out tap-to-pay on buses, trolleys, and trains
The transit agency had been beta-testing contactless payments since late July.
2 months ago
Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday “these projects will make American rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient."
2 months ago
Investigators: Plane went into stall during maneuvers before Bucks County crash that killed 2
The NTSB report states that the plane went into a stall and went out of control as the pilot was practicing maneuvers during an instructional flight.
2 months ago
All students injured in New York bus crash are expected to recover, superintendent says
Two adults died and other passengers were seriously injured. It wasn't immediately clear Sunday how many passengers remained hospitalized.
2 months ago
Philadelphia Eagles unveil ‘kelly green’ hydrogen fueling station
A new hydrogen fueling station at the Linc uses water and solar power to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.
2 months ago
Bus carrying high school students to band camp veers off highway, killing 1 and hurting dozens
State police say the wreck happened Thursday on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda. That's about 45 miles northwest of New York City.
2 months ago
Freight train hits cement truck at rail crossing in Middletown Twp., Bucks County
The crash is impacting service on SEPTA's West Trenton Line.
2 months ago
Norfolk Southern CEO promises to keep improving safety on the railroad based on consultant’s report
CEO Alan Shaw told the railroad's employees in a letter that Norfolk Southern will take several immediate steps in response to the initial report from Atkins Nuclear Secured.
2 months ago
Here’s where things stand just before the UAW and Big 3 automakers’ contract deadline
The union is prepared to strike. Auto companies say they're still waiting for counteroffers. And so far, there's no deal in sight.
3 months ago
New Jersey gets $425M in federal transit funds for train and bus projects
The money will be divided between NJ Transit and the state Department of Transportation.
3 months ago