
Transportation
Jersey Shore gas prices edge up
Gas prices have edged up in New Jersey and around the nation, with analysts citing rising crude oil prices and the year-end spike in holiday travel.
5 years ago
After speeding driver causes deadly Roosevelt Blvd. crash, PPA says cameras on the way
The speed cameras will be installed at eight locations on Roosevelt Boulevard in North and Northeast Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Inattention at the Wheel Takes Heavy Toll on New Jersey Roads
State Police cite distracted driving as a contributing circumstance in 146 fatal crashes in 2018, outpacing DWI and speeding
5 years ago
Regional Rail train strikes car in the first SEPTA collision of 2020
The non-fatal collision was the ninth at a SEPTA grade-crossing since 2016.
5 years ago
What happens when academics fly less to conferences?
Sometimes, it means better conferences, as collaboration and access improve.
5 years ago
Listen 08:09SEPTA in the rearview: What Philly’s transit agency got done in 2019
The transit agency weathered unexpected disruptions in 2019. A look back at the year that was.
5 years ago
SEPTA retiring boss tells all: Key card chaos to ‘crazy’ planning in a rising city
SEPTA retiring top boss Jeffrey Knueppel led Philadelphia’s transportation agency through big challenges including “wild weather,” changing technology and global events.
5 years ago
The SEPTA holiday buses were amazingly extra this year
Transit workers volunteer time to dress up the vehicles, and their creations are impressive.
5 years ago
Record-breaking travel volume expected this holiday season in the region
Nationwide, AAA projects more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more between Saturday, Dec. 21 and New Year’s Day.
5 years ago
Roosevelt Blvd. speed cameras hit delay, installation pushed back
A regulatory snag is delaying the rollout of speed cameras on deadly Roosevelt Boulevard.
5 years ago
SEPTA: Death on tracks disrupts Market-Frankford Line
SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line is out of commission in Center City after a train fatally struck a man who fell onto the tracks at the 8th Street Station.
5 years ago
Yassmin Gramian, incoming PennDOT Secretary sees ‘bright future’ for Philadelphia
Gramian ascends to the top PennDOT post after years of working on projects in and around Philadelphia.
5 years ago
SEPTA cop whose gun mysteriously fired cleared of wrongdoing, litigation against gunmaker ‘pending’
Philadelphia Police have cleared the SEPTA police officer whose Sig Sauer P320 service weapon discharged unintentionally at a Center City train station.
5 years ago
NJ Transit bus riders complain of late service, no amenities at stops
Results of a survey of 250 riders were released by the nonprofit Tri-State Transportation Campaign. Gov. Murphy has made improving the system a priority.
5 years ago
Feds approve plan to ship liquefied natural gas to South Jersey by rail
Environmental groups say cargoes would risk public safety, set back climate efforts.
5 years ago