Several 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, …
June 2025
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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 …
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Transportation
Mayor Parker proposes boost to Vision Zero funding after cuts to traffic safety program last year drew backlash
by myphillyconnection 146 viewsAt this time last year, Vision Zero advocates weren't thrilled with Mayor Cherelle Parker. While she made a long-term commitment to the traffic safety program, she also cut funding from …
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Transportation
SEPTA adds designated areas to park strollers on six bus routes
by myphillyconnection 174 viewsSEPTA is adding designated stroller areas to some of its buses in an effort to make travel easier for families. By the end of April, stroller spots will be added …
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Transportation
New SEPTA Regional Rail schedules take effect to improve service reliability
by myphillyconnection 202 viewsNew Regional Rail schedules took effect on Sunday in an effort to improve service reliability, SEPTA said in a release. The changes include "regular adjustments" as well as updates on …
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Transportation
Market Street Bridge to close for 14 months starting August 2026 during $149 million rebuild
by myphillyconnection 279 viewsA four year project to repair and improve the Market Street Bridge, which connects Center City and University City, will require periodic closures of the span starting this month, and …
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Transportation
Reopening of MLK Drive Bridge pushed back to September after cold weather slowed repairs
by myphillyconnection 326 viewsThe reopening of the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Bridge has been pushed back to September, following a rehabilitation project that had closed it to vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists for …
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PATCO's Franklin Square Station will reopen to commuters on April 3 after being shuttered for decades, the Delaware River Port Authority announced on Wednesday. The $29.3 million renovation of the …
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Transportation
Lombard Circle ramp to I-95 to close for 2 years due to highway capping project
by myphillyconnection 141 viewsThe Lombard Circle ramp to Interstate 95 North will close for two years starting Monday, April 7, due to the development of Penn's Landing Park in Old City, transportation officials …
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Transportation
SEPTA approves plan for 300-unit apartment building near Conshohocken Station
by myphillyconnection 161 viewsSEPTA has approved plans for a 300-unit apartment building to be constructed on land it owns near the Conshohocken Regional Rail station, one of several suburban properties the authority hopes …