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The authority currently issues paper transfers at $1 for riders of buses, subways and trolleys. Under the new system, riders would pay full fare for their first, or most expensive trip, on any given day. All other trips would be half-off.
The transportation authority is set to drain its rainy day fund next year.
Frustrated by city inaction in his neighborhood, documentary filmmaker Jamie Moffett is trying to boost homeownership by buying abandoned properties. He faces considerable challenges.
Commission rejects idea that designating Daniel Michaux Coxe Park, which is located on the 2000 block of Cherry Street and was built in the early 1970s, will preserve its architectural integrity.
The idea, according to Clint Randall, the city's healthy communities coordinator, is to reinforce safe bicycling routes and provide directions to important area landmarks.
The proposed trail would run from Bartram's Garden to the Philadelphia Zoo. Coalition says route needs to more directly connect to the existing Schuylkill River trail on the eastern bank, as well as important landmarks like Penn Park and the South Street Bridge.
As of last week, 71 cars out of 120 ordered had been shipped to SEPTA, with 60 of those having been accepted by the authority. Between 48 and 50 were actually in service, with the rest being used for testing or undergoing routine maintenance.
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission proposal calls for building a parking garage near the station.
Gloucester and Chester Counties are the big winners. A New Jersey appointee to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Board also voted against two contracts.
Anthony Campisi recalls the top five issues that made transportation news in Philadelphia this year. Coming Friday: design, architecture and public space.
PlanPhilly: Planning Philadelphia's Future