Tag: transportation
SEPTA moves uniformed ambassadors into place to help with riders with no destination
The ambassadors work will work with those who need social services and have already prevented nearly 200 fare evaders from riding the SEPTA vehicles.
2 years ago
Trenton receives $5 million grant to make MOVES for residents
The City of Trenton is getting a $5 million grant from the state to begin planning a transit system to help a majority of its residents who either have one car or no car.
2 years ago
Flights canceled as wide swath of U.S. braces for winter storm
A major winter storm was expected to begin with heavy snow starting in the Rockies and freezing rain as far south as Texas before it drops snow and ice on the Midwest.
2 years ago
Cargo expansion at PHL gets major federal funding
New federal funding will result in $30 million going towards a more than billion-dollar expansion project at Philadelphia International Airport’s cargo operation.
2 years ago
10,000 passengers later, Wilmington airport gets a status upgrade — and more federal dollars
With more than 10,000 commercial passengers flying from the Wilmington-New Castle Airport this year, the facility is eligible for a $850,000 boost in federal funding.
2 years ago
Holiday travel season is upon us. Here are some tips for a smoother trip
Traffic on the roads and lines at airports and transit stations are expected to be much worse than they were a year ago. Here’s what travelers need to know.
2 years ago
It’s time to tell our regional planning overlords to stop throwing money at highways
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Connections2050 plan could be our chance to change the math on highway spending.
3 years ago
SEPTA’s survival demands investments that will grow ridership
The SEPTA board will vote on the agency’s next budget Thursday. Transit advocate Daniel Trubman reflects on how the system can rebound after the pandemic.
3 years ago
Amtrak completes construction of third track between Wilmington and Newark
Rail passage through northern Delaware has long been hamstrung by a two-track bottleneck. The third track will improve train service and speed, officials said.
3 years ago
Indego offers a 30-day discount to mark 5 years of blue bikes in Philly
The bike-share has logged more than 3.5 million rides and hit record numbers in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the city.
4 years ago
Shore town installs flood warning signs affixed with live streaming camera
Motorists driving through one Cape May County municipality during flooding events can now make better decisions, officials say.
5 years ago
Good news and the bad in Philadelphia’s transportation plan
Philadelphia deserves a serious transportation agenda.
5 years ago
Delaware tests digital driver’s license app
Need to show your Delaware driver’s license? There’s an app for that.
6 years ago
Delaware Department of Transportation to restore some Rodney Square bus routes
The Delaware Department of Transportation is restoring some Rodney Square bus routes in Wilmington following opposition from the community and civil rights leaders.
6 years ago
Ice sheet stacks force Cape May-Lewes Ferry to shut down
The ferry crossing between New Jersey and Delaware will not operate Thursday due to a buildup of ice on the Cape May side.
6 years ago