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Critics of a measure that would allow municipalities to require developers to pay for mass transit improvements say it could stifle development where growth is most needed and negatively affect affordable housing costs. (Chicago Transit Authority via Flickr)
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

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

Indego electric bikes were differentiated by their white paint jobsMARK HENNINGER / IMAGIC DIGITAL
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

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

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, the company logo stands over a long row of unsold vehicles at a Ford dealership in Littleton, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Community

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

(Richard Vogel/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy

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

(Richard Walker)
Radio Times

“Driving While Black”

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 48:54
Investigators work the scene of a helicopter crash
Community

Probe: 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

A PATCO fare gate at the 8th and Market stop.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

(Courtesy of the Raben Group)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

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

Two Market-Frankford Line cars lifted for repairs at the 69th Street SEPTA repair shop. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

A train moves along the Market-Frankford Line. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

An empty platform at Girard Station on the Market-Frankford line this morning. (Joe Hernandez/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

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.

6 years ago

This rendering shows the double-deck passenger coach being built for use on SEPTA's Regional Rail system by CRRC Corporation Limited. (CRRC)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

How do riders want SEPTA to spend its money? On ADA-compliant trolleys and trains past Elwyn, to name a few

The transportation authority invited the public to give input on a list of projects, to gauge what ought to be prioritized.

6 years ago

Leslie Richards (SEPTA)
Radio Times
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s new general manager, Leslie Richards

She joins us to talk about her plans to bring the transit authority up to date and create an equitable transportation system.

Air Date: January 29, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
SEPTA's General Manager Leslie Richards stands in the control room at SEPTA headquarters. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA’S new GM Leslie Richards will consider 2020 fare increases with eye to ‘equity’

The high-profile decision on fare increases will be one of the first major moves made under Richards’ leadership.

6 years ago

Listen 4:49
Both sides of a highway jam-packed with cars
Politics & Policy

Northeast governors slow to embrace regional climate pact

Supporters of pact that would tackle transportation emissions are struggling to win over several governors concerned that the initiative will increase gas prices.

6 years ago

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