Transportation
PPA to pilot new bike racks in front of fire hydrants to prevent illegal parking
A new competition will bring streetside bike corrals to Old City and West Philly, though it’s unclear if the program will get funding to expand.
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‘Gotta walk through violence’: What it means to commute to school after a deadly summer
Young people are changing their travel routines and asking for help traveling around the city as the gun violence epidemic shatters their sense of safety.
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Listen 2:56SEPTA turns to YouTube to solve crimes
The department launched a YouTube channel where they will release surveillance video hoping that the public will identify people suspected of committing crimes on the system.
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Philly police target reckless drivers on Kelly Drive as city reopens MLK Drive to cars
The four-lane park drive has seen an increase in speeding drivers, illegal street racing, and fatal car crashes during the pandemic.
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AI-powered survey finds Philly roads rank best in the nation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation study found Philadelphia’s roadways ranked among the top among large cities.
5 years ago
Weeks after SEPTA extends private security contract, a guard beat a man at a turnstile
The violence occurred soon after SEPTA extended its $1.5 million contract with Allied Universal to keep security guards stationed along the Market-Frankford Line.
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Transportation funding report could launch years of debate in Pa.
The report comes amid a stalemate over increasing funding for highway construction in Pennsylvania, and as states increasingly experiment with a vehicle-miles-traveled fee.
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SEPTA riders with disabilities say one street-level elevator isn’t enough to improve accessibility
Two lawmakers from Philly have teamed up to improve accessibility on mass transit. But some riders with disabilities question whether the touted improvements go far enough.
5 years ago
City officials recommend wearing masks indoors, again
As the delta variant causes an increase in new COVID-19 cases, city health officials are urging residents to mask up in indoor public spaces.
5 years ago
SEPTA board approves more spending on Key card
It’s been a costly journey for SEPTA’s fare card. The latest contract adjustment bumps up the amount paid out to Conduent to $208 million.
5 years ago
Small plane makes emergency landing on bridge in Ocean City, New Jersey
There was no immediate word on what caused the plane to make the emergency landing on the 9th Street Bridge.
5 years ago
Need a Lyft? Shared rides return to Philly on ride-hailing platform
The ride-hailing company had halted the popular, money-saving option due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years ago
SEPTA extends its $1.5M contract for security guards on Market-Frankford Line
The agency will keep 60 unarmed guards, posted between 15th Street Station and Frankford Transportation Center, beyond the planned 90-day term.
5 years ago
The science and psychology of traffic
Has the pandemic changed the way we drive? We discuss the traffic nightmare in Philadelphia and the human psychology behind it.
Air Date: July 16, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29SEPTA’s cracking battery buses raise questions about the future of electric transit
SEPTA was bullish on battery-powered electric buses. But $2.6 million and 25 broken buses later, the agency is rethinking its approach.
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