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Transportation

Philadelphians board 32 bus
Courts & Law

Reported crime on SEPTA continues to drop in 2026 after decade lows last year

“Since peaking during the pandemic, crime across the system has consistently declined,” SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said in a release.

6 months ago

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An NJ Transit train leaves the Secaucus Junction station
Money

Why are NJ Transit fares to New Jersey’s 8 FIFA World Cup matches so high? And what benefit will the state get?

The World Cup is expected to generate billions of dollars in economic activity for the region, but New York City may get the lion’s share.

6 months ago

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Autumn Fingerhood holds up a SEPTA student fare card
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Philly should fund year-round SEPTA passes for all students, Councilmember Rue Landau says

The cards would work over weekends and summers, even for students who live near their schools.

6 months ago

hands reaching up to touch the world cup trophy as one person holds it up
Community
Billy Penn

Philly World Cup fans get free rides home from games this summer thanks to Airbnb

Soccer fans in other cities like Boston and New York face soaring transportation costs amid fights with FIFA, but Philly fans will get a reprieve.

6 months ago

an automatic speed enforcement camera
Urban Planning

‘Photo enforced’: Speed cameras are proliferating along Delaware highways, neighborhood streets

DelDOT is using the cameras along I-95 work zones, and now local governments have begun putting them in neighborhoods to slow down traffic.

6 months ago

Listen 1:59
Cyclist Audrey Lee stopped for Philly Bike Action's
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

‘Pop-up concrete’ event shows what bike lane protection on Spruce and Pine could be

Philly Bike Action’s event aims to clear up misconceptions about the size of the potential concrete barriers along the popular Center City bikeways.

7 months ago

Overview of the planned Park at Penn's Landing
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

The latest progress on the I-95 CAP project: All lanes of 95 South to close overnight next week

When it’s done, residents will enjoy new park space and easier access to the Delaware River from Old City over top of I-95.

7 months ago

An NJ Transit train leaves the Secaucus Junction station
Urban Planning

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill orders NJ Transit to improve the rider experience. What can realistically happen, and when?

A railroad passengers group says the executive order does not get to the root of the problems causing delays and cancellations.

7 months ago

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Philadelphians board 32 bus
Urban Planning

SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal

The proposal includes money to buy new trolleys, eco-friendly buses and cars on the MFL and Regional Rail.

7 months ago

Listen 0:55
Bicycles locked up to the fences of Rittenhouse Square Park
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

‘Just too onerous’: Getting bicycle racks in Philly should be simpler, advocates say

The costs, specifications and waits for a bicycle rack or corral permit might be discouraging businesses from even applying.

7 months ago

A new coach car SEPTA purchased from Exo
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

SEPTA aims to increase reliability with 20 new Canadian coach cars

The trains, purchased from a Montreal transit agency, will help supplement older SEPTA cars that may have caused issues in the past.

7 months ago

Delaware River Bridge
Community

Delaware River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement

The bridge connects the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the New Jersey Turnpike between Bucks and Burlington Counties.

7 months ago

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ICE agents standing and talking at the Philadelphia airport.
Courts & Law

TSA union leaders, city officials call for ICE to depart from the Philadelphia airport

City Council will soon consider legislation that would further regulate ICE’s activities in Philadelphia, though Mayor Parker remains tight-lipped on the issue.

7 months ago

A SEPTA bus
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

SEPTA launches publicity blitz ahead of bus network overhaul

Dozens of bus routes will be cut, added, lengthened, realigned and sped up starting in August.

7 months ago

view of the Ben Franklin Bridge from the river
Community
Billy Penn

Birthday bash: Ben Franklin Bridge to close for 100th anniversary celebration this summer

The bridge will close to traffic on July 11 for the celebration of what was once the world’s longest suspension bridge.

7 months ago

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