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Transportation

A train speeds by, as Philadelphia skyline is visible in the background.
Weather
6abc

Amtrak implements heat restrictions between Philadelphia and New York City

According to Amtrak's website, a heat restriction means locomotive engineers must operate at slower speeds than normal.

4 years ago

A temporary high platform constructed by Long Island Railroad in 2020. (Long Island Railroad)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Four transformative changes SEPTA can make to be more rider-friendly

Not every big idea needs a big budget or a long timeline. If SEPTA wants to deliver results for riders fast, here's some low-hanging fruit.

4 years ago

SEPTA Key card
Community

SEPTA expands Key Advantage program, urging more large employers to get workers on mass transit

SEPTA is growing its Key Advantage program, an effort to get big companies to sign up for Key cards that are given to employees as a benefit.

4 years ago

(Sonluna / BigStock)
Community

Speed, red-light cameras could reduce racial disparity in police stops, study says

A recent study found that national support for automated traffic cameras increased when participants viewed camera implementation through the lens of racial justice.

4 years ago

A black freight train, operated by Norfolk Souther, speeds by on a track, as seen from the former train station in Phoenixville, PA.
Urban Planning

The historic Reading Railroad is planning a comeback as Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority holds its first meeting

SRPRA — not to be confused with SEPTA — is finally chugging along with plans to restore rail service connecting Reading, Pottstown, Phoenixville, and Philadelphia.

4 years ago

A police officer stands at the doorway of a bus as someone goes to get on.
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA safety? Why Philly’s transit system has its own police force — and why the chief just got ousted

Thomas Nestel III retired after nearly a decade leading the police force, one of Pennsylvania’s largest.

4 years ago

A cyclist navigates around a car and delivery truck on Washington Avneue.
Urban Planning

Washington Avenue repaving to begin with hybrid solution

The compromise implements traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures east of Broad Street, while leaving the area west of Broad at five lanes of traffic.

4 years ago

A SEPTA bus is pictured in a file photo
Community
Billy Penn

Bus driver’s harrowing experience shows SEPTA struggles to track how often riders sexually harass or assault employees

Overall “incidents of disrespect” against transit workers appear to be dropping, and the agency is working to find solutions.

4 years ago

United States Post Office delivery trucks
Urban Planning

Pa., N.J., and Del. among 16 states suing USPS over lack of electric vehicles

The Postal Service’s plan to replace about 165,000 of its gas guzzling delivery trucks includes just a fraction of EVs. Now, Pa., N.J., and Del. are among 16 states suing.

4 years ago

Listen 5:35
Andrew Krauss charges an electric vehicle, with the road visible in the background.
Urban Planning

Philly’s suburban municipalities embrace electric vehicle revolution with open arms

Townships and boroughs across Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties are transitioning their vehicle fleets to electric and investing in charging stations.

4 years ago

Construction of the Franklin Square PATCO stop is underway at 7th and Race streets in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After being closed for over 40 years, Franklin Square PATCO station ramps up construction

Located a block away from Independence Mall, the abandoned station will get a new entry and other necessary upgrades to reopen for PATCO riders.

4 years ago

Sensors and lights are seen at the west bound toll gate of the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania court blocks Gov. Wolf’s bridge tolling plan

A state court on Thursday permanently blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll as many as nine major bridges on interstates in Pennsylvania.

4 years ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA has been double-charging Regional Rail riders’ Key cards, with 1,600 hit by ‘bug’ before a fix

The transit authority has already issued refunds to half of the affected customers, officials said, with more on the way.

4 years ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Politics & Policy

Philly makes pact with SEPTA to channel more federal money into Philly neighborhoods

The goal is to use federal infrastructure money to stimulate the economy in areas SEPTA serves by purchasing goods and services locally.

4 years ago

Gas prices are displayed on a sign
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that’s a bad idea

Biden wants Congress to give people a break on the federal gas tax for the summer. But economists say that won't translate into big savings at the pump.

4 years ago

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