Transportation
James Patterson’s Philly Thriller, Making Your Harvest Last, User-Friendly Transit
We'll talk with James Patterson about his new release, Lion and Lamb. Plus, missing summertime already? How to preserve the bounty of your garden for months to come.
Air Date: August 29, 2023
Listen 50:03SEPTA adjusts Regional Rail train schedules ahead of fall season
The majority of Regional Rail routes will see changes under the new schedule.
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the collapse of public transit,” said a local software developer, “everyone’s job description’s got to be rewritten.”
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Philly schools will pay $300 a month to parents who drive their kids to school
The program aims to help combat a bus driver shortage.
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Families of 2 Chester children file lawsuit against Amtrak after fatal crash
Police say 9-year-old Jahaad Atkinson and 12-year-old Ahyir Womak were both killed in the incident.
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‘Flesh and fun’: Philly Naked Bike Ride returns for its 14th year
The 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. There’s no need to sign up and it’s free to ride.
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Listen 1:26SEPTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Susquehanna-Dauphin station
The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.
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City of Philadelphia employees are the latest to join free SEPTA Key program
The city hopes the move will help prioritize mass transit, reduce traffic congestion, and improve service reliability.
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SEPTA is piloting contactless payments like Apple Pay and credit card taps
It’s not clear when this will be available to the general public — but you can apply to test it out now.
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FTA probe of SEPTA marks just the third time the agency has initiated this kind of safety inspection
After the concerning spate of crashes this summer, the Philly regional transit authority is already taking some remedial steps.
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SEPTA’s Route 15 historic trolleys to return Sept. 10
The trolleys will be ADA accessible and have been completely updated with new frames, floors, windows, wheelchair lifts, and HVAC units.
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Seeing red: More red bus lanes coming to Philly streets after initial success
The red painted lanes serve as a deterrent to keep other drivers from using them. SEPTA officials say the trial has been successful in improving travel times.
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SEPTA and Amtrak are reconnecting their train stations at 30th Street
The below-ground connection used to exist, and it’s coming back thanks to a huge, federally funded renovation.
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After series of crashes, SEPTA’s safety training may cause bus and trolley delays
The goal is to prevent accidents in the wake of a series of crashes involving public transit vehicles throughout the region.
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Newark replaces Unicity with DART Connect’s on-demand transportation for better accessibility
DART Connect replaces Unicity in Newark with affordable, accessible on-demand service, with reduced wait times and connections.
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