Transportation
SEPTA spent $7 million on McKinsey consulting contract amid COVID fiscal crisis
Nearly one year and thousands of work hours after the regional transit agency started work with McKinsey, the $7 million initiative is under review.
4 years ago
Free rides take $104M toll on Pennsylvania Turnpike finances
Turnpike records show the millions of drivers who don’t use E-ZPass have a nearly 1 in 2 chance of riding without paying under the “toll-by-plate” license plate camera system.
4 years ago
Eyes on the Street
Trains made the Main Line. Why are we designing its future around cars?
The Main Line exists because of the railroad. It’s time we change the zoning code to allow people to take advantage of transit.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Parking Authority holding town hall to keep people out of trouble
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is offering some online education to help people avoid breaking parking rules and regulations.
4 years ago
PennDOT moves to bar company in theft case from state work
Pennsylvania’s highway agency wants to prevent a major heavy equipment contractor from doing state work for up to three years because it pleaded no contest to theft.
4 years ago
SEPTA riders choose sitting over leaning at 69th Street
After hearing numerous complaints from riders, SEPTA replaced standing benches with traditional seating at 69th Street Station.
4 years ago
Billy Penn
SEPTA is testing out a new name for its rail network: the Metro
The potential rebrand is part of a $40 million effort to make the public transit system easier for new riders.
4 years ago
6abc
Vine Street Expressway fully reopens both directions after historic flooding
Thousands of gallons of water were being pumped each minute from the highway in Center City.
4 years ago
Eastbound lanes of the Vine Street Expressway are back open, work continues on westbound lanes
Thousands of gallons of water were being pumped each minute from the highway in Center City.
4 years ago
It’s time to tell our regional planning overlords to stop throwing money at highways
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Connections2050 plan could be our chance to change the math on highway spending.
4 years ago
SEPTA considers mandating vaccination as NYC and DC transit agencies issue requirements
SEPTA may be the next public agency in the Philadelphia region to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for its employees.
4 years ago
SEPTA workers say the pandemic revealed labor issues that go beyond paychecks
The pandemic has reshaped workers’ conception of fairness at work. For SEPTA, upcoming union negotiations will reveal just how much has changed.
4 years ago
The unarmed guards were the result of a $1.5 million agreement with Allied Universal Security Services to address safety concerns. This is the second attack since April.
4 years ago
If SEPTA operators strike, I’ll support them, even if it means walking to work
Philadelphia straphangers may soon see SEPTA operators strike. If that happens, my daily routine will be disrupted. But I’m not mad.
4 years ago
SEPTA union asks for hazard pay and higher wages as contract negotiations begin
SEPTA and the union that represents thousands of transit workers has begun negotiating a new contract. The union is asking for hazard pay and higher wages.
4 years ago