Transportation
We measured the temp at SEPTA stations around Philadelphia
While the mercury cracks triple-digits above ground, the subway stays cool.
7 years ago
On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, we discuss the mission, what we learned about the moon and space, the evolution of the spacesuit, and the new space race.
Air Date: July 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Officials: Troubled Shore bridge on track to reopen this summer
Officials are optimistic that the troubled Townsends Inlet bridge connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City could reopen this summer.
7 years ago
Philly has $800K to make Spring Garden the bike path of our dreams but the clock is ticking
Spring Garden Street through Center City may only be 2.1 miles long, but it represents an opportunity for the cycling community — in Philadelphia and across the East Coast.
7 years ago
SEPTA upgrade project to disrupt travel on 3 Regional Rail lines
The Media/Elwyn line, the Wilmington/Newark and Airport lines will be affected from July 20 to Aug. 4.
7 years ago
A bug’s life: Remembering the classic Volkswagen Beetle
The last Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Mexico this month. We remember the beloved automotive icon with stories from our listeners.
7 years ago
Summer bike commute: Tips on how to avoid being a sweaty mess
In the summer months, heat can be a deterrent for folks who want to ride their bikes, but don’t want to smell like a teenager who just entered puberty while surrounded by thei
7 years ago
After Trump request, Lockheed keeps Coatesville helicopter plant open
Wednesday night's announcement comes little more than a month after the company told the Coatesville facility's 465 employees the plant would close by the end of the year.
7 years ago
City Council cheat sheet: What Philly’s legislators wanted to do and how it actually worked out
Bay windows, curb cuts, community benefits, zoning, L&I inspectors. Lots of issues were tossed around. The session wasn’t soda-tax dramatic, but still…
7 years ago
Report: Congestion costs Philly $152 million a year
SEPTA makes “the economic case” for fighting congestion with increased parking enforcement and other measures.
7 years ago
After N.J. woman’s murder, state tightens rules on rideshare drivers
Rideshare drivers in New Jersey will have to display more identifiers on their vehicles under a new state law named for a woman who was recently killed.
7 years ago
Philly natives enter the e-scooter wars with $100k homegrown startup, Verve S
Two Philly natives have invested $100,000 in dockless e-scooters. Now they just need their hometown and state to legalize them.
7 years ago
Listen 2:05Severe weather spurs flooding, disrupts rail service in Pa., N.J.
The flooding forced the closures of several roads. PATCO service between Philadelphia and New Jersey was also suspended due to storm damage.
7 years ago
NPR’s Frank Langfitt on “The Shanghai Free Taxi” and Brexit
The former Shanghai correspondent discusses his new book, "The Shanghai Free Taxi: Journeys with the Hustlers and Rebels of the New China."
Air Date: June 19, 2019 10:00 am
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