SEPTA's board of trustees voted Thursday to approve a budget plan that will slash service on the system by nearly half and increase fares steeply if state lawmakers don't approve …
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Transportation
Fourth of July traffic expected to hit record numbers — and airports will be busy, too
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsWith the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, the long weekend — and the days preceding the holiday — are expected to result in a record amount travel as …
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Transportation
Cyclists have right to ‘take the lane’ on Pennsylvania highways, state Supreme Court rules
by myphillyconnection 74 viewsCyclists riding on Pennsylvania highways have no obligation to pull off the road to get out of the way of faster traffic, the state Supreme Court ruled this week. The …
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Transportation
Philly airport adds nonstop flights to Cape Cod for the summer
by myphillyconnection 83 viewsTravelers can now opt to fly to Cape Cod instead of making the seven-hour drive from Philadelphia. American Airlines will offer daily, nonstop flights from the Philadelphia International Airport to …
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‘No Kings’ protest’ against Trump administration to close Ben Franklin Parkway, other streets on Saturday
by myphillyconnection 72 viewsPhiladelphia is hosting one of the hundreds of "No Kings" protests taking place nationwide Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration. The protests are happening the same day that President …
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Transportation
Groups race to get bike lane around City Hall approved before repaving project this summer
by myphillyconnection 77 viewsGroups advocating for safer streets have been pushing to install a bike lane directly around City Hall, but time is running out before City Council goes on summer recess and …
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Transportation
I-95 South near Penn’s Landing to be closed on most nights until mid-July
by myphillyconnection 74 viewsI-95 South will close overnight Wednesday between I-676 and the on-ramp from Columbus Boulevard at Morris and Water streets to accommodate work necessary for the capping of I-95 near Penn's …
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Section of Market Street to close to westbound traffic for over 3 months
by myphillyconnection 82 viewsA stretch of Market Street will be closed for an extended period for roadway and sidewalk improvements, PennDOT announced Friday. From Aug. 4 through Nov. 17, the road will be …
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SEPTA says bolstering enforcement efforts have helped reduce serious crime
by myphillyconnection 75 viewsSEPTA officials say increased enforcement efforts, aided by the agency's largest police force in over a decade, have significantly contributed to serious crimes like theft and aggravated assault remaining down …
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Transportation
With the Pride festival and Roots Picnic this weekend, here are the road closures around Philly
by myphillyconnection 369 viewsThis weekend, festivalgoers will jam out to the sounds of Maxwell and Meek Mill for the annual Roots Picnic while parade marchers will unveil the largest flag in the state …