Transportation
Officials open Business Recovery Center to help those impacted by I-95 collapse in Philadelphia
It will be located at the Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 38 training facility.
2 years ago
PATCO to launch new schedule as it embarks on $6 million rail replacement project
The project will replace nearly three miles of rail between the Ferry Avenue and Broadway Stations.
2 years ago
Amtrak service from Philly to New York resumes after temporary suspension; NJ Transit also resumes
"As of 9:50 am ET, overhead power has been restored. Services traveling north of Philadelphia (PHL) have resumed..." Amtrak tweeted
2 years ago
Chester County launches program to transport people to court appointments, recovery services
Chester County identified transportation as a major barrier to community members getting to problem-solving court appointments and recovery services.
2 years ago
SEPTA makes small fare updates to better integrate Philly’s many modes of transit
As of July 1, most second transfers are free, and some Regional Rail trips are included with a TransPass.
2 years ago
Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers
An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.
3 years ago
Delays, cancellations fluctuate at Philadelphia International Airport due to inclement weather
The number of delays and cancellations at the Philadelphia International Airport are continuing to fluctuate Tuesday after weather disruptions began Monday.
3 years ago
SEPTA awarded $80M in federal funds for bus facilities upgrades
The money will cover upgrades at six bus maintenance facilities across the city — accounting for 67% of its fleet, with the goal of SEPTA having a zero-emission buses.
3 years ago
Philadelphia City Council members want to ban ski masks in public places following a new SEPTA policy. Experts say it could have harmful consequences for Black youth.
3 years ago
The I-95 reopening in Northeast Philly was over the top: ‘We can get sh*t done,’ says Gov. Shapiro
Fire trucks, sports mascots, union workers, TikTok influencers, and the U.S. president all participated in the ceremony.
3 years ago
I-95 reopens to traffic with temporary lanes 12 days after collapse, tanker fire
Six temporary lanes will carry traffic on Interstate 95 through the city's Tacony section.
3 years ago
Temporary lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia to reopen Friday, PennDOT says
The estimated cost for this project is an estimated $25 million to $30 million.
3 years ago
Will the I-95 temporary road hold up? Here are some other Philly places built atop foam glass
Made from recycled bottles, the backfill is in use all over the region, according to Aero Aggregates CEO Archie Filshill.
3 years ago
SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force
The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.
3 years ago
I-95 Refill and Repave, Net Zero, Jane Wong’s “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City”
Net zero by 2050 is the national goal. Can we achieve this? And what needs to change to stay on track? Also, we talk to the engineer who helped to refill I-95.
Air Date: June 21, 2023 12:00 pm
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