Beginning in May, SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority will use AI-powered cameras mounted on buses and trolleys to ticket cars illegally parked in bus lanes and blocking bus stops, …
June 22, 2025
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Transportation
Sinkhole in Port Richmond swallows vehicle, shuts down road
by myphillyconnection 160 viewsAbout 30 homes in Port Richmond were left without water after a sinkhole opened up on the 2700 block of Birch Street on Tuesday afternoon. A vehicle parked on the …
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Transportation
5 Philly school zones may get speed cameras to improve student safety
by myphillyconnection 151 viewsAutomated speed cameras may be installed on roads near five Philadelphia schools as part of a proposed program to limit traffic crashes involving students. Legislation introduced Thursday at City Council …
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Transportation
As SS United States arrives in Alabama, a documentary about the ship is underway
by myphillyconnection 276 viewsThe SS United States arrived in the Mobile Bay on Monday morning as onlookers watched the historic ocean liner complete its final voyage — two days ahead of schedule. The …
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Transportation
Pennsylvania, New Jersey to hold Real ID events ahead of May 7 deadline
by myphillyconnection 70 viewsBeginning May 7, a standard driver's license will no longer be an acceptable form of identification to fly, and U.S. travelers must provide a Real ID, passport or other federally …
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Transportation
New bike lanes approved on Temple University campus, in Spring Garden area and near Logan Square
by myphillyconnection 158 viewsCity cyclists are getting new bike lanes on Temple University's campus, near Logan Square and in the Spring Garden area. City Council approved three bills Thursday from Councilmember Jeffery Young …
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Transportation
Despite Trump rollbacks, experts say electric vehicles are ‘here to stay’ in America’s automotive future
by myphillyconnection 115 viewsDespite hostility from the new Trump administration, electric vehicles will eventually become a major part of the nation's vehicle fleet, experts and researchers say. "There's not an automaker out there …
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Transportation
Sewer project will close Market Street ramp to I-95 South for two weeks
by myphillyconnection 140 viewsThe Market Street ramp to Interstate 95 South in Old City will close for two weeks starting later this month to allow the Philadelphia Water Department to complete a sewer …
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Transportation
Car-free streets return to Center City on Sundays in April
by myphillyconnection 165 viewsSeveral blocks near Rittenhouse Square will transform into car-free zones on Sundays in April, allowing people to take springtime strolls through one of Center City's shopping districts. On these Sundays, …
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Transportation
As traffic on Delaware River Bridge rises, Pa. and N.J. turnpikes weigh options to ease congestion
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsThe future of the Delaware River Bridge — and potential solutions to ease traffic on it — will be discussed Wednesday night during the first of three public meetings being …