Transportation
Transit systems across Pennsylvania are struggling with inflation, even as ridership rebounds from the pandemic. State lawmakers are struggling to agree on funding to help.
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Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane possibly spotted in the Pacific by exploration team
Deep Sea Vision says its sonar image equipment spotted an object in the Pacific Ocean that closely resembles the shape and size of Amelia Earhart's aircraft.
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Gov. Shapiro proposes $282.2 million in state transit funding as hundreds rally to ‘Save The Train’
Hundreds rallied and rode the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line Sunday as Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to increase transit funds.
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Listen 1:12Greyhound stations were once a big part of America. Now, many of them are being shut
Greyhound bus stations are being shut down and redeveloped. The closures are leaving passengers without a warm place to get a snack, use the restroom or wait for the bus.
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SEPTA could cut services by 20%, raise fares as soon as this fall, CEO warns
“SEPTA does not want to make these cuts, especially at a time when ridership is growing,” CEO Leslie Richards said during Thursday’s board meeting.
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Listen 1:19“We cannot let SEPTA be decimated,” one resident said. “I could only imagine what else is on the chopping block.”
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New Jersey Transit plans 15% fare increase starting on July 1
New Jersey Transit has been struggling with a significant drop in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020.
2 years ago
Plowing for pedalers: Philly cyclists unhappy with lack of bike lane snow removal
It was difficult for cyclists to commute without risking fall as many bike lanes remained snow covered days after the storms were over.
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Section of I-95 in Philly to close for 36 hours this weekend as part of the ongoing CAP Park project
This is the first of four expected closures on I-95 to accommodate the demolition during the I-95 CAP Park project.
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The most recent REAL ID deadline, and what New Jersey drivers need to do to get one
New Jersey drivers must follow strict rules to get a REAL ID license by the federal deadline.
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Listen 1:15Drexel University is researching more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt
Drexel researchers say self-heating concrete could replace road-damaging salt.
2 years ago
Listen 1:16Senators, Philly congresspeople call for additional federal support amid SEPTA budget shortfalls
A joint letter from Sen. Fetterman’s office warned that “the collapse of SEPTA” would have impacts felt across Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Union, kin of firefighters killed in cargo ship blaze call for new Newark fire department leadership
Families of two New Jersey firefighters killed in a cargo ship fire and a powerful firefighters' union want the top leadership of the Newark Fire Department to be replaced.
2 years ago
No issues found with 6abc’s Chopper 6 engine after crash, NTSB says in preliminary report
The NTSB preliminary report, released Wednesday, included a detailed description of the chopper's final flight and the crash site.
2 years ago
Hose kink in smoky darkness disoriented firefighter in ship blaze that killed 2 colleagues
The hearing is to continue through Thursday.
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