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Down the Shore
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Wintry weather forecast spurs commercial travel restriction on numerous N.J. highways

A commercial travel restriction will go into effect at 9 a.m. Wednesday on numerous highways throughout New Jersey due to impending snowfall, authorities said.

6 years ago

(Emma Lee/WHYY)
Radio Times
Urban Planning

Driving in Philly: What’s behind the city’s traffic

Why is congestion so bad in Philadelphia and how can transportation be improved for drivers, cyclists, walkers, and everyone in between?

Air Date: February 19, 2019 10:00 am

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An Atlantic City Rail Line train to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia arrives in Lindenwold, N.J. last August. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Elected officials to N.J. Transit: South Jersey deserves better

A New Jersey state senator and two assemblymen are demanding answers from NJ Transit about the ongoing closure of the Atlantic City Rail Line.

6 years ago

Most American cars run on gasoline. But analysts say that's poised to change as electric vehicles take over the market. The question is, how soon? (Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
Community

As more electric cars arrive, what’s the future for gas-powered engines?

A growing chorus environmental activists, business analysts and auto executives are predicting a sea change, as battery-powered electric vehicles grow in popularity.

6 years ago

A man pushes a stroller off a SEPTA subway train at the 8th and Market station. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Urban Planning

Elevating SEPTA’s accessibility: Why public transit systems aren’t designed for everyone

A mother's fatal fall on New York City subway stairs has raised the question of why many public transportation systems like SEPTA are not fully accessible — yet.

Air Date: February 13, 2019

Listen 12:22
A man carries a stroller up the stairs at the 8th and Chestnut exit from the Market Frankford line. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
PlanPhilly

Strollers pose safety problems for Philly families riding SEPTA

When a mother fell down the stairs and died in the New York subway last month, parents in Philadelphia reacted with a combination of horror and recognition.

6 years ago

UPS is introducing cargo e-bikes in some U.S. cities. Philadelphia officials say the City of Brotherly Love could benefit from the trikes. (Courtesy of UPS)
PlanPhilly
Community
PlanPhilly

UPS is trading trucks for tricycles in some cities. Cargo trikes could also roll in Philly one day

UPS is introducing cargo e-bikes in some U.S. cities. Philadelphia officials say the City of Brotherly Love could benefit from the trikes.

6 years ago

Toyota demonstrates its
NPR
Science

A safety feature by any other name can really be confusing, AAA finds

AAA examined 34 vehicle brands for model year 2018 and found a confusing morass of terms for driver assistance systems.

6 years ago

The Norristown High Speed Line would extend to King of Prussia under SEPTA's plan. (Montgomery County Planning Commission)
Urban Planning

SEPTA awards design contract for King of Prussia rail project

SEPTA’s plan to extend rail service to King of Prussia took a step forward last week when the agency awarded a preliminary design contract to HNTB.

6 years ago

An Atlantic City Rail Line train to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia arrives in Lindenwold, N.J. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Down the Shore
Community

Congressman slams NJ Transit over ongoing Atlantic City Rail Line closure

The shutdown of rail service between Philadelphia and Atlantic City that began late last summer is going to last a few more months, officials say. 

6 years ago

(AP Photo/Michelle R. Smith;  AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli; AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times
Courts & Law

The census citizenship question / ACA contraceptive coverage / Philly’s deadliest roadway

Guests: Ari Berman, Allison Hoffman, Jason Laughlin ...

Air Date: January 17, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
Workers unveil signs directing drivers to the new Route 301 near Middletown. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Community

Delaware’s new Route 301 highway offers alternate to I-95

The new Route 301 highway cuts congestion and travel time around Middletown, Delaware, and helps speed commuters and truck traffic from Route 1 to the Maryland state line.

6 years ago

Lobby at 30th Street Station. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Congressman Boyle: Amtrak open to long-term plan for new split-flap sign at 30th Street Station

Congressman Boyle said Amtrak officials are open to replacing the old split-flap sign with a new one as part of a major renovation of 30th Street Station.

6 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels west on Walnut Street.
PlanPhilly
Money
PlanPhilly

SEPTA facing $63M capital budget shortfall over motorists' lawsuit

SEPTA is bracing for a possible $63 million shortfall in 2019, pending the outcome of a contentious lawsuit filed in federal court by two motorists’ groups.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has vetoed the toll increase approved by  Delaware River and Bay Authority commissioners. The new prices, including  $5 for passenger vehicles, was set to take effect March 1. (Courtesy of DRBA)
Politics & Policy

N.J., Del. govs look for ‘speedy resolution’ on Delaware Memorial Bridge toll hike

After N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy balked at a toll hike on the Delaware Memorial Bridge to fund repairs, he and Del. Gov. John Carney are promising a "speedy resolution."

6 years ago

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