
Transportation
SEPTA goes electric with 25 new ‘battery buses’
A new fleet of 25 electric buses hit Philadelphia streets this week. If all goes well, the entire fleet could eventually run on batteries.
6 years ago
N.J. conducting hurricane evacuation drill
New Jersey transportation and emergency agencies are conducting an annual hurricane evacuation drill Thursday.
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Officials: Troubled Shore bridge might reopen this summer
There's hope that a troubled bridge connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City could reopen this summer.
6 years ago
This e-scooter wants to defeat Philly’s potholes
E-scooters aren’t street legal in Philly but that isn’t stopping Lime from rolling out a brawnier model designed to withstand rough city streets.
6 years ago
What to do when your SEPTA Key expires (and why that’s a thing)
Unlike when a credit card expires, the transit authority will not automatically send users a replacement. So what do you do?
6 years ago
This Philly teen bike crew is all about safety
Joshua Funches and his teenage friends love cruising Philly streets on their bikes. But you won’t see them performing stunts in the middle of traffic like some of their peers.
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A bike helmet that’s stylish, portable? Idea began with a crash in North Philly
A startup says many bikers don’t wear helmets because they don’t like the style or the inconvenience.
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Delaware, New Jersey lawmakers accuse EPA of deceit over clean car standards
In a letter, Sen. Tom Carper and Rep. Frank Pallone say EPA is listening to fossil-fuel interests over its own staff.
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Chickie’s and Pete’s to pick up AC Expressway toll tab for one hour Friday
For the sixth year, Chickie's & Pete’s, a Philadelphia-based crab house with locations at the Shore, will pay the toll tab between 5 and 6 p.m.
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Everything you need to know about the I-76 detours in Center City
PennDOT will close off several lanes of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) and a busy on-ramp in Center City on May 20.
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City streets safer than suburban roads, study finds
New research from the University of Pennsylvania shows that denser cities and towns can save lives.
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Long Beach Island ferry set for inaugural summer season
For the first time in over 100 years, a ferry will run between the mainland and Long Beach Island.
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Urban Bike Project in Wilmington celebrates renovated bike garage
Some of the best cyclists in the country are in Wilmington this weekend for the 13th annual Grand Prix. The festivities also include a celebration of the Urban Bike Project.
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Why we can’t stop using our phones while driving
Notifications and texts offer immediate gratification some can’t resist when behind the wheel. To kick the habit, some behavior rewiring is needed.
6 years ago
Listen 08:44Why the Uber driver protest is the latest milestone in a gig economy reckoning
While Uber says drivers "are at the heart" of its service, the company admitted in a recent SEC filing that it only expects driver dissatisfaction to increase.
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