
Transportation
How SEPTA helped reunite families during the North Philly police shootout
The transit authority is an undersung player in the city’s emergency response.
6 years ago
Philly DA Krasner may appeal dismissal of charges against driver who fatally struck cyclist
Philly DA Larry Krasner is reviewing “options” in case against driver who struck and killed bicyclist Emily Fredricks.
6 years ago
NYC moped startup Revel is eyeing Philly. My test-ride proved how thrilling/scary that would be.
Revel offers registered vehicles through an app. It runs a $19 check of your driving record before unlocking anything. And no wheels if you’re under 21.
6 years ago
Racial inequities found in Delaware’s regional transportation network
A Wilmington Area Planning Council report found black and Latino populations have been historically disadvantaged by the region’s transportation network.
6 years ago
Climate change is messing with your commute, SEPTA says after storms halt trains
Most scientists concur that climate change is causing more severe and more frequent storms –– and transit agencies like SEPTA are struggling to keep up.
6 years ago
3 killed when small plane crashes in backyard of Willow Grove home
The single-engine plane went down around 6:20 a.m. Thursday in Willow Grove, shortly after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
6 years ago
Grays Ferry Bridge is scary for cyclists and PennDOT’s rebuild won’t solve the problem
The $13.3 million reconstruction of the Grays Ferry Bridge will include a protected bike lane — but only on one half of the bridge.
6 years ago
Delaware officials want to make riding the bus ‘sexy’ with new electric fleet
Delaware aims to reduce carbon emissions by increasing its fleet of electric buses with help from a new federal grant.
6 years ago
Terrifying orb-weaver spiders have returned to the Spring Garden El stop
Upside: Experts say they’re not harmful to humans.
6 years ago
Chestnut Street Bridge to close Monday for year-long makeover
During the year-long closure, motorists and cyclists heading east from West Philadelphia will be detoured north. The bridge will close after 8 p.m.
6 years ago
E for exhilarating: PlanPhilly reviews Indego’s new e-bikes
Indego plans to roll out 400 e-bikes by mid-August.
6 years ago
Sources: FBI investigating SEPTA over embezzlement scheme
The FBI and SEPTA’s inspector general are investigating a multi-year embezzlement scheme that may involve a string of the transit agency’s managers.
6 years ago
V-tolls: What they are and why you might be paying them if you travel the Pa. Turnpike
Mysterious charges appeared on E-ZPass statements of Pennsylvania Turnpike customers at least 350,000 times over the course of a year.
6 years ago
SEPTA Regional Rail paper Trailpasses will disappear starting in August
SEPTA is phasing out its paper monthly and weekly Trailpasses. All passes will be sold as Key card purchases starting in August. Click for details.
6 years ago
SEPTA’s solar-powered train signals expected to improve safety in severe weather
With the new solar technology, SEPTA train engineers should be able to keep Regional Rail lines running safely when the main energy grid goes down.
6 years ago