Transportation
SEPTA investigating after employee punches a man at Frankford Transportation Center
SEPTA officials say the attack occurred Monday around 9:30 a.m.
4 years ago
Philly Republican folk hero Al Schmidt is shaking up politics as usual at the PPA
The Philadelphia Parking Authority could vote as soon as next month to limit workers from taking on jobs like Ward Leader and Committee member posts.
4 years ago
Philly Parking Authority’s new chair comes with past in GOP politics
The new PPA board chair lost to DA Larry Krasner in 2017.
4 years ago
SEPTA wants a better Regional Rail, so it’s asking for rider feedback on what’s important
Lower fares? More frequent service? Easier connections? Fill out the survey.
4 years ago
Center City sees road closures, parking restrictions Monday due to film shoot
Officials in Philadelphia have announced several road closures and parking restrictions in Center City through Monday due to a movie shoot.
5 years ago
Heads up, transit fans: online shopping is coming next year.
5 years ago
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.
5 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.
5 years ago
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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 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.
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