
Transportation
‘Welcome back’ discounts and new schedules address SEPTA’s COVID ridership slump
Along with some discounts, SEPTA adds service on some routes, but longer waits on others, to adjust to COVID ridership trends.
3 years ago
Tesla faces another US investigation: unexpected braking
The government says it has 354 complaints from owners during the past nine months about “phantom braking” in Tesla's Models 3 and Y.
3 years ago
Trenton receives $5 million grant to make MOVES for residents
The City of Trenton is getting a $5 million grant from the state to begin planning a transit system to help a majority of its residents who either have one car or no car.
3 years ago
Philadelphia airport sees surge in passengers bringing guns to TSA checkpoints
It’s never OK to bring a gun on a plane in your carry-on. But the Philly airport saw a record number of passengers try to do so last year.
3 years ago
Six people injured after NJ Transit bus hits tree off Atlantic City Expressway
Ten people, including the driver, were aboard the Route 551 bus when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the tree, authorities said.
3 years ago
City, facing criticism, says Washington Ave. pivot was a ‘matter of equity’
City officials sparked outrage when they reversed course on a planned “road diet” for one of the city’s most dangerous thoroughfares.
3 years ago
SEPTA police arrest five accused in weekend assaults, armed robberies
SEPTA officials say more than 28,000 cameras will help them make sure criminals face charges when they commit crimes on the transit system.
3 years ago
Cashless tolls pilot coming to the Atlantic City Expressway
The Atlantic City Expressway has put out a request for proposals for cashless tolling on the highway, which could be in place by 2025.
3 years ago
Gov. Wolf announces multimillion-dollar state investment into Port of Philadelphia
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3 years ago
Rosa Parks honored with red roses and a seat on SEPTA
A special SEPTA bus running on Route 38 will save a seat for Rosa Parks during the month of February.
3 years ago
The transit authority inadvertently faked out some riders, who got excited about a weekend update that went out too early.
3 years ago
Will we ever fix our crumbling infrastructure – and how long will it take?
Infrastructure crumbles in Pennsylvania and the nation. Where should the spending go to fix bridges and roads and how long will they take to mend?
Air Date: February 2, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00SEPTA faces delays and workarounds as supply chain issues disrupt repair projects
The transit agency is getting creative with recycling and reusing parts from retired vehicles to deal with supply chain shortages.
3 years ago
Flights canceled as wide swath of U.S. braces for winter storm
A major winter storm was expected to begin with heavy snow starting in the Rockies and freezing rain as far south as Texas before it drops snow and ice on the Midwest.
3 years ago
Philadelphia airport parking could be privatized within a year
After almost 50 years under Philadelphia Parking Authority control, the airport parking concession could soon be run by a private company.
3 years ago