Transportation
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.
5 years ago
Biden celebrates trains in Philly, and Pa. crosses its fingers for infrastructure funds
Biden’s visit to 30th Street Station centered on his proposal to invest heavily in building new infrastructure and developing green technology.
5 years ago
Traffic nightmare coming to Philly this weekend with I-76, Kelly Drive closures
Here is what you need to know for getting around the closures of the Schuylkill Expressway and Kelly Drive (and lane restrictions on Girard Avenue) in Philly this weekend.
5 years ago
Biden to visit Philly today to celebrate Amtrak, promote sweeping infrastructure plan
Biden is pushing a plan to significantly expand the safety net, provide more resources for education, and invest heavily in infrastructure and green energy.
5 years ago
N.J. motor vehicle agency service ‘unacceptable,’ boss says, but they’re making progress
The N.J. MVC is still struggling to serve customers and regain its footing after a nearly four-month closure and a persistent demand for services.
5 years ago
‘We need to adapt’: SEPTA launches $25 million bus system redesign
SEPTA riders may encounter consultants surveying riders about their experiences commuting as soon as Monday.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate OKs bill to halt plans to toll bridges
Republicans contend that the unilateral process leading to PennDOT's announcement in February has lacked transparency and was never envisioned by lawmakers.
5 years ago
‘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.
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