Transportation
A mash-up of Philly history at the 5th Street SEPTA station
Artist Tom Judd reshuffled historic images in his massive collage inside the 5th St. SEPTA station.
5 years ago
N.J. adds ‘X’ gender option for driver’s licenses, ID cards
The commission said that the option is for residents who identify as nonbinary, as well as for those who do not want to indicate their gender on their ID.
5 years ago
Developer files appeal to halt demolition of Reading Railroad station
A spokesperson for Arts & Crafts Holdings said Reading International needs to clean up the derelict Spring Garden Street station.
5 years ago
Billy Penn
Bike lane update: Riverside progress, parking enforcement, and more trails on the way
The PPA has started ticketing on American Street, and construction is starting on seven new stretches.
5 years ago
SEPTA responds to Kensington concerns with more repairs and community collaboration
On April 23 at 8 p.m. SEPTA will shut down the elevators at the station for repairs. No date has been set on when they’ll reopen yet.
5 years ago
Eyes on the Street
Stop blaming ‘car culture’ for SEPTA’s declining ridership
Many people choose cars over transit for valid reasons. When we blame an abstract concept, we ignore the implicit call for change in their voices.
5 years ago
Z is for zero: Philly to teach Vision Zero traffic safety curriculum in city schools
Safe Routes Philly includes lessons ranging from a pre-K-friendly song about crossing the street to bike safety lessons for middle and high schoolers.
5 years ago
Billy Penn
Philly bike share hits a new record, and thefts are down
Indego is in the middle of a major expansion that’ll boost the number of docks 75% by the end of the year.
5 years ago
Kensington El riders return to a cleaner and more policed Somerset Station
SEPTA reopened the Kensington station Monday with a heavier police presence and a cleaner environment for the hundreds of people who rely on the El stop.
5 years ago
SEPTA won’t take paper tickets on Regional Rail any more — get your Key ready
Riders can now tap their SEPTA Key card at the platform validators or turnstiles at the beginning and end of their trip and load weekly and monthly passes on to the card.
5 years ago
SEPTA says it will reopen Somerset Station earlier than anticipated
The Market-Frankford Line station will reopen Sunday to local residents. It opens officially at 5 a.m. Monday.
5 years ago
New trolleys, safer streets, e-buses: Philly could benefit from Biden’s infrastructure plan
Here is what Biden’s new plan could mean for Philadelphia’s future, according to four local transportation experts.
5 years ago
Primed: New Amazon warehouse derails land deal for SEPTA trolley facility
SEPTA’s trolley modernization project faces a setback after Amazon outbid the agency on a Southwest Philadelphia parcel it wanted to turn into a trolley barn.
5 years ago
SEPTA to reopen Somerset Station after repairs with a new police booth, more security
The temporarily closed Somerset Station on the Market Frankford Line could reopen by May — and when riders return, they can expect to see a police presence.
5 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to recent violence at SEPTA stations
Tamara Russell hit the streets to talk to Philadelphians about SEPTA and their perceptions of safety within the transit system.
5 years ago
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