Transportation
Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes N.J. Turnpike Authority budget, delaying planned toll increase
Murphy said he wants more information on why the 3% hike is needed.
2 years ago
SEPTA bus driver dies after being shot 6 times in Germantown; person of interest in custody
A SEPTA bus driver has died after being shot in Philadelphia's Germantown Thursday morning.
2 years ago
“We're hopeful we're not going to get to that point, but there are procedures in place,” said a SEPTA spokesperson.
2 years ago
Listen 1:11Fueled by ‘Kia Boys’ videos and social media, car thefts skyrocket in Delaware
The state’s three largest police agencies report big upticks in stolen vehicles. Authorities say many culprits exploit vulnerabilities in Kias and Hyundais.
2 years ago
Listen 1:49An off-duty pilot attempted to shut off the engines in flight, Alaska Airlines says
An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an unexpected landing after an off-duty pilot who was riding in the cockpit allegedly attempted to disable the aircraft's engines.
2 years ago
SEPTA’s plan to demolish historic Ambler Freight House delayed — for now
In a town whose history is intertwined with a massive train accident, residents have clashed with SEPTA in an effort to preserve a relic of the Ambler Train Station.
2 years ago
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.
3 years 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.”
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years ago
SEPTA rolls out tap-to-pay on buses, trolleys, and trains
The transit agency had been beta-testing contactless payments since late July.
3 years 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."
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
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