Transportation
‘Move over’ as you approach flashing lights on Pa. roads or face fines
The rules of the road in Pennsylvania are changing to protect first responders. Starting Tuesday, drivers need to “move over” or slow down when they see flashing lights.
5 years ago
SEPTA proposes $618 million capital budget
SEPTA is treading on uncertain financial footing as it prepares to enter the new fiscal year.
5 years ago
SEPTA takes pride in cleaning, increased security at Somerset Station
SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards said the Market-Frankford Line station is now a model for other stations in the system.
5 years ago
No lay-offs, more cleaners and more service: SEPTA proposes forward-looking $1.5B budget
The transit agency’s spending plan relies on a temporary cash infusion of $1.5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
5 years ago
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
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
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
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.
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