Transportation

The transit agency was set to increase fares at the start of the new year in January.

The new — and higher — Portal North bridge is a key component of the broader Gateway Project, which includes modernizing rail infrastructure between Newark and Penn Station.

Philadelphia has installed permanent bicycle use counters along two heavily used Center City bike lanes.

The action marked the fifth time that the agency's board has postponed automatic biennial increases that are pegged to the Consumer Price Index.

SEPTA and other transit agencies are facing a massive funding shortfall that could imperil operations in 2021.

Rebecca Rhynhart’s office released a performance audit of on-street parking expenses, to assess whether better management could increase its funding share.

Most of the city’s 241,425 Latinos live along the 47. The busy line serves as a “pulse” for community, says Rev. Adan Mairena, a Norris Square pastor.

La mayoría de los 241.425 latinos de la ciudad viven a lo largo de la ruta 47. La transitada línea sirve como una vena pulsante para la comunidad, dice el Rev. Adan Mairena

Most of the city’s 241,425 Latinos live along the 47. The busy line serves as a “pulse” for community, says Rev. Adan Mairena, a Norris Square pastor.

The past year has seen more people turn to cycling as they seek physically distant modes of travel and recreation. Indego is seizing the trend to grow.

Rail passage through northern Delaware has long been hamstrung by a two-track bottleneck. The third track will improve train service and speed, officials said.

New Jersey and Pennsylvania travelers can expect traffic disruptions near the Scudder Falls Bridge starting next week.

Beginning Monday, only vehicles and their occupants will be allowed. Travel is suspended for pedestrians and passengers with bicycles.

One Philadelphia bus line is experiencing crowding, according to its riders. The issue points to concerns about how to safely ride transit during a pandemic.

City Council passed a bill lowering the city’s parking tax. The move would roll back progress on meeting city goals and generating revenue at a time of financial crisis.