People traveling for Thanksgiving should expect congestion on the highways and long lines at airports. An estimated 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from their …
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Transportation
Trump administration threatens Pa. over driver’s licenses ‘illegally’ issued to immigrant truckers
by myphillyconnection 19 viewsU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has threatened to withhold $75 million in federal funding from Pennsylvania amid scrutiny about how the state issues commercial driver's licenses to immigrants. The secretary …
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Pa. crash deaths were near record lows in 2024, but speeding and drunk driving still account for most of them
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsThe number of people killed in car crashes fell to a near-record low in Pennsylvania last year, but speeding and alcohol remain the most common factors in fatal collisions across …
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City starts ticketing speeding drivers on Broad Street with automated cameras
by myphillyconnection 44 viewsDrivers who exceed the 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will now receive tickets in the mail, courtesy of the automated cameras mounted along the road. Friday marks the …
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As SEPTA nears deadline to finish Silverliner IV inspections, signal issues further disrupt Regional Rail service
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsRegional Rail trains experienced delays Thursday morning due to signal issues in Center City, SEPTA said. That added to the disruptions caused by the train cancellations on the Airport, Fox …
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission stiffens penalties for drivers who rack up ‘egregious’ unpaid tolls
by myphillyconnection 36 viewsDrivers who have racked up thousands of dollars in unpaid tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike may now face action from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has …
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SEPTA’s Regional Rail cancellations to hamper Monday afternoon rush, too
by myphillyconnection 34 viewsUPDATE: SEPTA said it would also cancel some trips Tuesday on the Airport, Fox Chase, and Chestnut Hill West lines. SEPTA canceled trains on three of its Regional Rail lines …
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Rocky Run, Veterans Parade and Marine Corps birthday to close roads in Philly
by myphillyconnection 38 viewsNumerous road closures will be in effect in Philadelphia over the next several days as the city hosts the Rocky Run, Veterans Parade and Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration. The …
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Philadelphia International Airport reportedly to be impacted by FAA’s flight reductions
by myphillyconnection 52 viewsPhiladelphia International Airport is expected to see fewer flights as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's plan to keep air space safe during the government shut down. Beginning Friday, the …
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SEPTA’s safety issues stem from mismanagement, U.S. transportation secretary says
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsThe safety issues tied to SEPTA's use of aging Regional Rail train cars stems from mismanagement — not a lack of funding, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said Tuesday. …