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Transportation

Cherelle Parker signs legislation as other look on
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Cars prohibited from stopping in bike lanes in Philly

Mayor Parker signed the new law Wednesday. It’s a big win for bike safety advocates.

6 months ago

Elon Musk
Courts & Law

Delaware judge reaffirms ruling that invalidated massive Tesla pay package for Elon Musk

The judge ruled in January that Musk engineered a pay package potentially worth $56 billion in sham negotiations with directors who were not independent.

7 months ago

a SEPTA train
Money
6abc

SEPTA fare increase for subways, trolleys and buses to take effect Sunday | What you need to know

The board approved the 7.5% increase earlier this month, as the transit agency faces a massive $240 million budget deficit.

7 months ago

An airplane is seen pulling up to a gate at sunset.
Community
6abc

Power restored at Philadelphia International Airport’s Terminal D

The outage impacted flights in Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal D.

7 months ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Rare ‘flex’ puts off SEPTA crisis, annoys Republicans

We delve into the backstory of Gov. Shapiro’s surprise budget move.

7 months ago

A young woman is looking at cancelled flights on a departure screen at an airport. (Bigstock/xavigm)
The Pulse
Science

When holiday travel goes wrong: How flight crews deal with unruly passengers

Flying has gotten worse over the years — and so have passengers. An inside look at how aviation workers deal with angry customers

7 months ago

Listen 14:00
Gov. Josh Shapiro
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro asks some small Philly businesses what they need beyond less red tape. For many, it’s saving SEPTA

Shapiro wanted to glean what was most important to small businesses on his red tape-cutting mission. Here’s what they told him.

7 months ago

Listen 1:12
A train on tracks as seen from above.
Studio 2
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s death spiral: Is public transit doomed?

Public transit connects neighborhoods and cities, it gets you to work or to your loved ones. But what happens if funding runs low? Or services are cut?

Air Date: November 20, 2024

Listen 49:39
a SEPTA train
Community
6abc

SEPTA, city transit union come to tentative agreement, potentially avoiding strike in Philadelphia

The agreement between SEPTA and the union representing city transit workers includes a 5% wage increase, as well as a pension increase.

7 months ago

Neighbors by a new mural
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Newly unveiled mural helps to protect Cedar Park pedestrians

Unveiled this week, this vibrant art project helps to close off a former turning lane.

7 months ago

a SEPTA train
Community
6abc

SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday

The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs.

7 months ago

Passengers wait to board Peter Pan bus
Community
Billy Penn

Intercity bus riders at Spring Garden terminal will get a waiting room trailer

Plans to move the curbside stop to an Old City garage are stuck in limbo.

7 months ago

Looking at the SS United States
Community
Billy Penn

It stayed put, but admirers got an up-close look at SS United States

Plans to move the near-1,000-foot-long vessel between piers Thursday were scrapped. A new schedule was not provided.

7 months ago

SEPTA bus
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA postpones Bus Revolution due to budget deficit

The plan for more frequent and reliable buses is the funding crisis’ first victim.

7 months ago

SS United States
Community
Billy Penn

SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed

The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.

7 months ago

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