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Transportation

This Friday, April 21, 2006 file photo shows cargo containers stacked on the deck of a ship as a crane lifts another container at Port Newark in Newark, N.J.
Community

2 New Jersey firefighters died battling a blaze deep in a ship carrying 5,000 cars

Five other firefighters were injured but were expected to recover.

3 years ago

Passengers wait on a sidewalk for a bus
Community
Billy Penn

Greyhound’s bus station move leads to dead-end on Cuthbert and crowds of customers on Market

The Sixers arena plans may have factored into the company’s move, which led to a dead-end on Cuthbert and crowds of customers on Market.

3 years ago

Traffic on the I-95 in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

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.

3 years ago

A PATCO fare gate at the 8th and Market stop.
Community

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.

3 years ago

An Amtrak train departs 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
Community
6abc

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

3 years ago

An aerial view of Coatesville
Community

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.

3 years ago

A sign reads Trolley lines and another sign reads Market Frankford Line
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

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.

3 years ago

Traffic barely moves in a neighborhood near an elevated section of Interstate 95
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

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Weather
6abc

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

U.S., city, and transit leaders hold up a check for $80 million which will go towards SEPTA's goal of having a zero-emission fleet of buses
Urban Planning

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

A transit police officer keeps watch on the Market-Frankford line.
Politics & Policy

Philly leaders want to ban ski masks to prevent gun violence; opponents say it’s an intrusion on Black youth

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

Philadelphia sports mascots ride over the new patch connecting I-95. Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll officially reopened six lanes of traffic on I-95 after the deadly fire and collapse of the roadway on Friday, June 23, just 12 days prior
Community
Billy Penn

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

Cars driving on I-95
Community

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

An aerial view of I-95 repairs
Community
6abc

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

Workers arrange glass foam backfill made by Aero Aggregates in Delaware County to build up an overpass at Montgomery Avenue and 29th Street in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

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

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