Transportation
N.J. Senate President Sweeney wants annual $500M for NJ Transit in the state constitution
A top New Jersey lawmaker wants to change the state constitution to dedicate $500 million for public transit each year.
6 years ago
How SEPTA’s board commutes: Cars, walking…and a bit of public transit
A survey of the 15-member body sheds light on their travel habits.
6 years ago
Next to arrive on SEPTA: Real-time countdown clocks on BSL
SEPTA riders will soon be able to look at a sign in a train station and see in real time when trains are arriving, on time or otherwise.
6 years ago
Developers could have to foot the bill for mass transit upgrades
Measure aligns with state policies to steer new developments to areas with existing infrastructure
6 years ago
After police sweep, Indego e-bikes return to Philly docking stations
10% of the vehicles were recovered — but the city won’t say how many went missing in the first place.
6 years ago
Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem
Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.
6 years ago
N.J. launches $5,000 rebate for electric vehicles purchases
It’s part of a push to increase electric vehicles on New Jersey’s roads tenfold by 2025.
6 years ago
Historian Gretchen Sorin discusses her book "Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights."
Air Date: February 11, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:54Probe: No signs of outward engine failure in Kobe Bryant crash
Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure
6 years ago
No fare card, no problem: PATCO moves to let riders pay with their phones
Officials are still working out details of the new payment system, but phasing out the Freedom fare card is a possibility.
6 years ago
Renaming of 30th Street Station in honor of William H. Gray III to become official
The foundation and Amtrak will sign an agreement that will include physical and digital signage changes, a memorial plaque, and a statue of Gray.
6 years ago
SEPTA spends millions to fix cracking subway cars with ‘hoagie’ of steel
Transit agency SEPTA is spending millions more to fix cracking steel beams inside subway cars on the Market-Frankford Line, straining the line’s capacity.
6 years ago
SEPTA to increase train frequency on Market-Frankford Line
The increase in service on Philadelphia’s busiest transit line comes as a response to changing rider habits, SEPTA officials said.
6 years ago
SEPTA investigating circumstances that led to dead body atop train
SEPTA police are trying to figure out how and why a man was found dead on top of an eastbound Market Frankford Line train at Girard Station.
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