Transportation
Stuck to social distancing? SEPTA signage — and habits — remain as rules change
SEPTA lifted capacity limits on transit last week, yet signs of social distancing mandates remain. Not everyone is unhappy that the habit could survive.
5 years ago
Philly progressives, urbanists blast $130 million cut to city parking tax
Statements and a petition opposed a bill that would slash the tax rate to 17%, noting there was no guarantee lot workers would benefit, as promised.
5 years ago
‘We’re ready when you’re ready’: SEPTA invites riders to return as Philly reopens
SEPTA and city officials invited riders to return after more than a year of shutdowns and restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
5 years ago
SEPTA launches pilot plan to reduce deadly falls and jumps onto tracks
The authority plans to install galvanized steel barriers along the length of the platforms at Somerset Station on the Market-Frankford Line to pilot the idea.
5 years ago
The buffet can stay: What the future of the cruise line industry looks like
Now, emboldened by the CDC's green light and a pent-up demand, the industry has high hopes for a quick recovery.
5 years ago
Ferry link means big business for beach towns in Delaware and New Jersey
New study shows the multi-million dollar impact the Cape May/Lewes Ferry has on the local economy — an impact beach businesses hope ramps up post-pandemic.
5 years ago
The FAA has seen a ‘significantly higher’ number of unruly passenger reports in 2021
The number of unruly passengers on U.S flights has taken off in 2021, with many more people boarding planes as the pandemic eases.
5 years ago
SEPTA is testing a new way to help people struggling with addiction on the system
SEPTA is trying a new approach to keeping its stations clean and safe, while helping people suffering from addiction who take shelter in the transit system.
5 years ago
Listen 4:33Transit riders give their two cents on SEPTA’s proposed budget
The proposed budget, unveiled last month, boasts another year of delayed fare increases and a plan to return transit service to 96% of its pre-COVID capacity.
5 years ago
D.C. has invested in SEPTA’s future. Now it’s Harrisburg’s turn
President Biden’s plan to invest in infrastructure is the boost Pennsylvania needs now. Unfortunately, it won’t solve SEPTA’s long-term funding problem.
5 years ago
Complaints soar as customers fight airlines for refunds from pandemic cancellations
Airlines got billions in COVID-19 aid over the last year, but consumer advocates and two senators claim they're sitting on nearly $15 billion in refunds owed to customers.
5 years ago
Councilmember Parker introduces bill to cut Philly parking taxes
Councilmember Cherelle Parker says the bill would help encourage drivers to come back into the city for events. Some argue that isn’t a good thing.
5 years ago
‘Change is hard’: Why the future of a car-free MLK Drive remains in flux
MLK Drive became a popular biking and walking path during the pandemic. As city officials prepare to reopen it, advocates see opportunities to share the road better.
5 years ago
Colonial restarts operations after cyberattack as panic-buying mounts in Southeast
Colonial Pipeline says they have "initiated the restart" of operations at its hacked pipeline as a wave of panic buying empties out many gas stations across the Southeast.
5 years ago
PPA says speed cameras working on Roosevelt Boulevard
Speed cameras are effective in slowing down the boulevard.
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