Transportation
Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia
A pilot program for the Western Pa. city was tucked into the budget bill.
5 years ago
Trolley blitz: SEPTA to close busted Philly tunnels for 17-day glow up
The trolley tunnels below downtown Philly and University City need some TLC. SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for the next 17 days to make it happen.
5 years ago
New SEPTA cards for Philly students; district plan for fall yet to be finalized
The cards are free for students in 7th grade and up who take the trolley, bus, or subway to school, with a max of eight uses per day.
5 years ago
Philly e-scooter startup Verve S is getting into the bike business
The Philadelphia startup that tried to bring e-scooters to its hometown is rolling into the bikeshare business.
5 years ago
Philly and SEPTA issue tech challenge to help people with disabilities navigate transit
SEPTA and the city of Philadelphia are calling for ideas on new ways to use technology to make it easier for people with disabilities to use mass transit.
5 years ago
Baby on board! Philadelphia woman gives birth on SEPTA bus
Williams was due to give birth on July 21, but baby Mazir had a different plan. At around 9 a.m. on June 26, Williams went into labor on the Route 55 bus.
5 years ago
Popular section of the Schuylkill River Trail reopened for July 4
The Schuylkill River trail between Walnut and Market reopened just in time for the Fourth of July weekend festivities.
5 years ago
‘Technology is changing’: SEPTA finally giving its troubled Key card a reboot
SEPTA heard your complaints about its Key fare card and is moving forward with SEPTA Key 2.0 — the new and improved version.
5 years ago
SEPTA to gradually restore services cut in pandemic under new budget
The spending plan relies on federal dollars to bring back services and maintain staffing levels with a freeze on new hires.
5 years ago
SEPTA moves to take over Chester County bus route
SEPTA’s proposed route will serve passengers riding between Coatesville, Exton, and West Chester, replacing the privately-run Route A.
5 years ago
SEPTA’s survival demands investments that will grow ridership
The SEPTA board will vote on the agency’s next budget Thursday. Transit advocate Daniel Trubman reflects on how the system can rebound after the pandemic.
5 years ago
SEPTA to hold career fair targeting women for skilled trades jobs
SEPTA is actively recruiting women to work as bus mechanics, rail vehicle mechanics, building electricians, welders, and more.
5 years ago
From diesel to electric, Philly schools invest in clean transportation
The district hopes to replace 4% of its bus fleet with electric buses every year, eventually bringing the total to 20% electric.
5 years ago
Philly Council delays vote on parking tax cut as budget negotiations continue
Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Jamie Gauthier, and Helen Gym have all publicly opposed the parking tax legislation within the last week.
5 years ago
How a Philly bike dude built British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new ride
Bearded bike-maker Stephen Bilenky typically builds high-performance steel bikes using vintage milling machines.
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