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Transportation

A rider waits for a SEPTA train.
PlanPhilly
Community

How your commute will get worse if the state yanks SEPTA funding

SEPTA GM Leslie Richards told lawmakers that transit services, including the Broad-Ridge Spur, would vanish without funding from Harrisburg.

6 years ago

Cyclists enjoy a ride on Chicago's Lakefront Trail on a recent evening. Biking there and all across the country is up significantly during the pandemic.
NPR
Community

The pandemic Is changing how people get around

Among the things the coronavirus pandemic is changing is how people get around. People are walking, biking and driving more, but using buses, trains and Uber less.

6 years ago

School buses
Education

Pa. private, charter schools worry bus cuts will strand students

Some districts say they’ll continue to take these students to school, as usual, even though their own campuses are closed, while other districts plan to cancel bus service.

6 years ago

(Danya Henninger / Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Indego, Inde-gone: Philly begins installing GPS after record 330 bikes go missing

Ridership is up, but the city has struggled to stop vehicles from disappearing.

6 years ago

Jessica Mangold (left) and Leon Vaughn (right) are SEPTA social distancing coaches who hand out masks and encourage riders to stay safe during the pandemic. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Would you like a mask?’ SEPTA social distancing coaches encourage safety, avoid conflict

SEPTA’s new squad of safety coaches hand out masks. Many riders happily accept. Others keep walking.

6 years ago

Many airlines now require passengers to wear masks to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread — and are putting scofflaws on a no-fly list. (Nicolas Economou/ NurPhoto via Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Coronavirus FAQ: Can an airline put you on a no-fly list for refusing to mask up?

When it comes to the new rules for the novel coronavirus, airlines like Delta are taking them very seriously.

6 years ago

An empty SEPTA train car. (Anna Orso/Billy Penn)
PlanPhilly
Health

SEPTA trains and buses have great airflow — which means less coronavirus risk for riders

Along with mask-wearing, health officials say good airflow is key to avoiding infection in enclosed spaces.

6 years ago

(NBC10)
Community
NBC10

Gunman shoots woman on SEPTA platform in West Philadelphia

The woman was on the platform of a SEPTA station on 46th and Market streets Wednesday afternoon when an unidentified gunman opened fire, shooting her at least once.

6 years ago

Car buying amid a pandemic
Community

The best car-buying incentives are over, but you may still find a good deal

April’s record-breaking rebates are long gone as car sales pick up, but experts say that doesn’t mean potential buyers can’t get a good deal.

6 years ago

A train moves along the Market-Frankford Line. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
PlanPhilly
Health
Eyes on the Street

4 ways SEPTA can reduce COVID-19 risks on transit

COVID-19 has hurt SEPTA immensely. Now is the time to make changes to protect riders and employees while strengthening the system for the future.

6 years ago

Finn Nahill holds a new drivers license, which uses the gender-neutral designation
Community

Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option

PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Turnpike
Community

Pa. Turnpike: Toll hike, 45-percent non-EZ pass surcharge coming

Officials said the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on Tuesday approved a 6 percent increase for EZ-Pass users as well those without passes in the “Toll by Plate" program.

6 years ago

Stephen McFadden, right, bottom next to his sister Gwenda Gee. Behind Gee stands Tony McFadden, Gina McFadden and Christopher McFadden, the author's father. (Courtesy of Joy McFadden)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Remembering my Uncle Stephen McFadden, the SEPTA conductor who was slick with words

Stephen McFadden was loved by so many, but to me, he was simply my Uncle Stephen.

6 years ago

Passengers are tested for COVID-19 at Beirut International Airport on July 1. (Anwar Amro/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

International flights are ramping up. Slowly. And with plenty of caveats

As governments worldwide ease lockdown restrictions and lift bans on international travel, travelers will have lots of questions about how to proceed.

6 years ago

Regional rail stations were nearly empty on March 17 in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

SEPTA Key Travel Wallet will soon work on Regional Rail, allowing riders to pay per trip

Starting July 13, SEPTA rail riders will be able to tap in and out at card readers at stations and on platforms.

6 years ago

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