Transportation
New York will be first U.S. city to charge congestion toll
New York City is set to become the first American metropolis to ease traffic congestion, cut pollution and boost mass transit by charging motorists a hefty toll.
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Is a crackdown on renegade drivers in Center City speeding up your commute?
Philadelphia agencies are going after drivers stopped in Center City bus lanes and they say that the result is faster trips through the city’s downtown core.
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Philadelphia musicians bring Bach to commuters to honor composer’s 334th birthday
Philadelphia joins cities across the globe with free public performances of Bach to celebrate the composer’s 334th birthday.
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Accused of abuse, former lawmaker from Delaware County finds work
Former Pennsylvania state Rep. Nick Miccarelli, accused by two women of physical and sexual abuse has landed a job with a Delaware County-funded nonprofit.
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Vehicle ‘no wake’ movement expands at the Shore
A movement to minimize impacts from motor vehicles on properties in flooded areas continues to expand at the Jersey Shore.
7 years ago
Why SEPTA’s annual open house drew fewer riders than your morning train
Riders missed an opportunity to be in the room with SEPTA officials at annual open house.
7 years ago
Aviation safety: Boeing and the F.A.A.
We discuss the Ethiopian Airlines crash, Boeing's 737 Max airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration's relationship with industry, and aviation safety.
Air Date: March 21, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45‘Hip’ new SEPTA Key site is one of many fixes in the works
SEPTA may be solving its product design problems with a $2.9 million package of fixes to its e-commerce platform.
7 years ago
Kenney: Philly streets ‘suck’ but city making progress
The city plans to speed up construction of the greatly expanded network of protected bike lanes that Mayor Jim Kenney promised during his 2015 campaign.
7 years ago
In our Monday Regional Roundup, we talk about a proposed hyperloop for Pa, Delaware's popular vote bill, and teenage sleep and school start times.
Air Date: March 18, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44At South by Southwest, talks of flying taxis in the not so distant future
When the flying taxi comes, most of us will be passengers. We might hail it on our smartphones and head to the rooftop, where a ride is waiting at the helipad.
7 years ago
Japan looks past electric, bets on hydrogen powered cars
Japan has ambitious goals to become the “hydrogen society,” and right now, the focus is on its automakers.
7 years ago
‘Hyperloop’ cargo from Philly to Pittsburgh? Officials say it’s not that far-fetched
State transportation officials are beginning to plan for a future that includes hyperloop trips at near supersonic speeds. Experts say the concept may never become a reality.
7 years ago
Sharing the road: Why cyclists feel vulnerable in Philly’s bike lanes
It's been years since Philadelphia put in bike lanes to make the streets safer, but it hasn't always worked. Why have bike lanes if they don't protect cyclists?
Air Date: March 14, 2019
Listen 14:35SEPTA announces accord with striking transit officers
A SEPTA spokesman said officers were expected to begin returning to duty for the 11 p.m. Tuesday shift.
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