Transportation
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Middletown Township Votes Down Proposed Lima Loop Road
After years of debate, the Middletown Township Council voted last week to reject a proposed loop road project in Lima, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The plan from 2018 moved forward five years later when Middletown Council gave the green light to construction behind the Chick-fil-A and CVS at Baltimore Pike and South…
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Harry Truman’s Pennsylvania Turnpike Traffic Stop
President Harry S. Truman often visited Pennsylvania, and one trip even involved a traffic stop on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for holding up faster traffic, writes Rick Sebak for Pittsburgh Magazine. One of the earliest mentions of Truman’s visits to Pennsylvania comes from an April 17, 1928, letter to his wife, Bess. Then 44, he was…
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Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian Train Takes Travelers Through Stunning Chester County Landscapes
Amtrak’s “Pennsylvanian” train offers scenic views of Chester County for travelers far and wide, writes Abby Price for Travel + Leisure. The daily Amtrak route, dubbed “The Pennsylvanian,” takes guests from New York City to Pittsburgh with glimpses of Chester County in between. Travelers can spot historical monuments, lush nature, and Pennsylvania countryside throughout the…
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Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start
Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed interchange changes affecting multiple Chester County towns, including Caln, East Brandywine, Easttown, West Brandywine, Uwchlan, and Downingtown, have been under conceptual design by Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation to…
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Adding Turnpike Ramp in 2012 Fueled Billions in Growth for Malvern
Since opening in December 2012, a ramp on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has contributed to billions of dollars in commercial and residential development throughout the Malvern area, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Exit 320, an all E-ZPass interchange that connects to Route 29, has helped drive the expansion of corporate office parks and the construction of new developments in Chester County’s…
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PennDOT Plans to Ease Blue Route Congestion, but It Will Take a While
The Blue Route is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year as a fully operational link between I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also known as I-476, it has become so popular that its original mission to reduce congestion on local roads has been turned on its head. These days, navigation apps will reroute drivers onto less…
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Iconic 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Set to Receive Preservation-Led Makeover
Philadelphia’s iconic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Amtrak stations, is undergoing a makeover to restore its historic grandeur while adding some modern updates, writes Felix Ngeso for The Travel. Guided by a preservation first philosophy, the renovation seeks to maintain the historical details while upgrading…
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Chester County Goes Green with New Propane Bus Plan
Chester County is taking on an environment-focused action plan with the introduction of sixteen new propane buses for Chesco Connect, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The county is set to run sixteen new propane buses by February, with seven already in rotation. Chester County Department of Community Transit director Gene Suski shared that…
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Local EV Owners See Positive Shift in Charging Landscape, But Gaps Remain
Electric vehicle owners in Chester County are noticing a positive shift in the charging landscape locally and nationwide, but gaps still remain, writes Scott Sturgis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Private companies are moving forward with expanded station buildouts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, while the reported cancellations of federal funds have not materialized. Peter Doehring of Kennett Square…
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Gov. Shapiro Unveils $220 Million for SEPTA During Frazer Shop and Rail Yard Visit
While visiting the Frazer Shop and Rail Yard in Chester County, Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled an additional $220 million in state funding for SEPTA, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With this additional funding, the transit agency, that is currently tackling repairs to fire-prone Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars and a damaged overhead power system in the trolley tunnel leading to commuter delays, should be able to return…
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Airport Just Outside of Bucks County is Adding New Allegiant Flights
Beginning early next year, Allegiant Airlines will begin offering 30 new nonstop routes to 35 cities around the country from Trenton-Mercer Airport, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The airport, located just across the river from Bucks County, has only offered Frontier flights since it opened to commercial flights. Allegiant offers low-cost flights, connecting small and medium-sized cities to…
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2 TSA Airport Checkpoints Close Ahead of Busiest Travel Season
Two TSA security checkpoints closed Wednesday at the Philadelphia International Airport just before the busiest travel seasons of the year, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Transportation Security Administration checkpoint closures at Terminals A-West and F are likely a result of the federal government shutdown, though PHL and TSA did not directly connect…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Meets at Historic Phoenixville Building
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) held its monthly meeting last week at Columbia Grand in Phoenixville, the once-bustling train station that has now been converted into an event space, writes Karen Shuey for The Daily Local News. The authority typically meets virtually, so the visit to Columbia Grand marked a special occasion. Phoenixville…
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How the Pennsylvania Turnpike Transformed Highway Travel Nationwide
Local history reveals that the creation of the Pennsylvania Turnpike had a remarkable impact on automobile travel nationwide, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. With access points throughout Chester County, the 565-mile-long turnpike serves as an everyday commute for many residents throughout region. However, looking at its history, the turnpike set the precedent for highway…
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Downingtown Auctioning Off Yellow Fire Engine from 1998
Downingtown is auctioning off a yellow fire engine from 1998, with 28,558 miles on it and Engine 45 painted on the side, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bids have already exceeded $11,000, with the auction ending on Sept. 26. The sale proceeds go to the borough. According to Jack Law, the chief of…
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SEPTA Requests Up to $394M Bailout to Address Funding Gap That Caused Drastic Service Cuts
SEPTA has requested a bailout of up to $394 million last week to address a funding gap that resulted in drastic service cuts, writes Sri Taylor for Bloomberg. SEPTA officials asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to authorize the one-time use of its state capital assistance funds to cover a $213 million budget deficit. This…
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Chester County’s Community Transit Report Shows Increase in Ridership Numbers
The annual report of Chester County’s community transit service, Chesco Connect, shows that more than 141,000 trips were provided to county residents during the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This averages to 556 rides per day, with nearly 1.8 million service miles traveled during the year. Now in its second full year of operation, Chesco Connect continues to…
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Anticipated SEPTA Cuts Will Be Strongly Felt in Delaware County
Delaware County commuters will be deeply affected by anticipated SEPTA service cuts coming Monday, Aug. 25, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. SEPTA will implement its cuts if it doesn’t receive last-minute state funding to cover a $213 million deficit. Fares will increase an average of 21.5 percent starting Sept. 1. On Monday, bus…
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