SEPTA is still working to complete its federally mandated inspections of old Regional Rail cars, passing its original Halloween deadline. The Federal Railroad Administration granted the transit authority an extension …
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Transportation barriers prevent some Philly students from visiting colleges, so Pa. state schools are facilitating bus trips
by myphillyconnection 57 viewsSelect Philadelphia high school students can take bus trips to visit nearby Pennsylvania state universities this fall as part of an experimental program aimed at reducing transportation barriers faced by …
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SEPTA says Regional Rail delays to be resolved by late morning
by myphillyconnection 47 viewsSEPTA commuters experienced major delays Tuesday morning after power issues near 30th Street Station backed up all Regional Rail lines. Just before 7 a.m., an electrical problem impacted the area's …
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Neighbors call for new traffic pattern at intersection near South Street Bridge after 2 separate bike crashes
by myphillyconnection 35 viewsUPDATE, July 18: On Wednesday, Christopher Young with the city's Streets Department said a temporary direction change will be implemented on the 600 block of LeCount Street by Friday. According …
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As SEPTA service cuts take effect, city officials urge people to make changes to their commutes
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsThe impacts of the SEPTA's service cuts took shape Monday – the first weekday with reduced subway and bus service and the first day of classes in the School District …
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SEPTA reveals student safety plan with service cuts set to kick in right before first day of school
by myphillyconnection 41 viewsAs drastic SEPTA cuts are scheduled to begin Sunday, officials with the transit agency are implementing new safety plans for students as they brace for schedule backlogs and crowds ahead …
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Trump administration reluctantly resumes Biden-era funding to install EV chargers
by myphillyconnection 30 viewsThe Trump administration has cleared the way for states to resume building electric vehicle charging stations after freezing a $5 billion EV infrastructure initiative earlier this year. New Jersey was …
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SEPTA to cut service, increase fares after lawmakers fail to reach state funding deal
by myphillyconnection 37 viewsSEPTA is moving forward with its proposed service cuts and fare increase after state lawmakers failed to get additional funds to the transit authority by its self-imposed deadline. On Sunday, …
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GOP passes transit plan in Pa. Senate, but it faces Democratic opposition ahead
by myphillyconnection 33 viewsThe Pennsylvania Senate approved a state budget and a transportation plan Tuesday, but the proposal has received pushback from Democrats as it moves to the House of Representatives. The two-year, …
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Amtrak to debut faster Acela trains with more seats and amenities along the Northeast Corridor
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsAmtrak is preparing to debut upgraded Acela trains along the Northeast Corridor in late August. The NextGen Acela fleet will boast new amenities and a smoother, faster ride, reaching top …