In a change of course on Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker said she will not scrap a program that gives free SEPTA rides to city employees and hopes to reach a …
June 22, 2025
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Transportation
SEPTA plans to hike fares and drastically cut service to avoid budget crisis
by myphillyconnection 170 viewsFaced with an impending fiscal crisis, SEPTA proposed a budget Thursday that would raise fares by 21.5% on Sept. 1 and significantly cut service across the public transportation system if …
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Transportation
Proposed Transit Access Fund would protect Zero Fare program for low-income SEPTA riders
by myphillyconnection 183 viewsAs SEPTA faces ongoing budget issues, a proposed bill package in City Council calls for permanent financial protection for a program offering free transportation to low-income riders. Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke …
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Transportation
Multi-year renovations on Commodore Barry Bridge begin with installation of new lane barrier
by myphillyconnection 202 viewsThe Commodore Barry Bridge is under construction. Beginning this week, a project got underway to replace its moveable concrete barrier wall with a new steel one. Installation will take "approximately …
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Transportation
NJ Transit CEO and train engineers clash over wages as May 15 strike deadline looms
by myphillyconnection 138 viewsWith just days to go before NJ Transit train engineers potentially walk off the job, the CEO of the state's transit agency again traded barbs with the engineers union, and …
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Transportation
New Schuylkill River trail segment and bridge connecting Grays Ferry to Center City opens Saturday
by myphillyconnection 61 viewsPedestrians and cyclists will soon have a path along the Schuylkill from South Philly to Center City. The Christian to Crescent connector, opening Saturday, May 17, includes 2,800 feet of …
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Transportation
Medical helicopter makes ‘miracle’ emergency landing on front lawn in Whitemarsh Township neighborhood
by myphillyconnection 53 viewsA PennSTAR medical helicopter made an emergency landing in the front lawn of a house in a Whitemarsh Township neighborhood in Montgomery County on Monday night. All three crew members …
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Transportation
Chickie’s & Pete’s to pay Atlantic City Expressway tolls from 4-5 p.m. Friday
by myphillyconnection 121 viewsChickie's & Pete's is hosting a happy hour Friday on the Atlantic City Expressway, picking up tolls for Memorial Day weekend travelers heading to the Jersey Shore. The Philly chain …
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Transportation
Pennsylvania’s new-look license plates, featuring the Liberty Bell, to hit the road soon
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsThe first orders for Pennsylvania's newly-designed license plate are being accepted by PennDOT. The revamped design — which features the Liberty Bell and includes the slogan "Let Freedom Ring" — …
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Transportation
N.J. Gov. Murphy joins clean cars coalition that seeks to make electric vehicles more affordable
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsGovernors from 11 states, including New Jersey, formed an initiative Friday aimed at making electric cars cheaper and more accessible, and reducing vehicle pollution in the process. The Affordable Clean …