Transportation
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Penn Medicine CEO Warns SEPTA Cuts Would Be Devastating for Patients, Staff
Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney, who often commutes by Regional Rail to his office in University City, has warned that SEPTA’s proposed cuts would be devastating for both patients and staff, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. In an average week, up to 9,000 University of Pennsylvania Health System employees commute to work using SEPTA. With…
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Chester County Lawmakers Push State Senate to Fully Fund SEPTA Amid Threat to Paoli/Thorndale Line
Chester County lawmakers are putting pressure on Pennsylvania Senate leadership to fully fund SEPTA amid a threat to the Paoli/Thorndale line, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. SEPTA’s worst-case fiscal scenario includes eliminating 50 bus routes, raising fares, and shutting down five Regional Rail lines, with the Paoli/Thorndale line among them. The line connects nearly two…
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New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge Shifting to Cashless Tolls
Newtown Township-based PFK-MARK III has been awarded an $11.8 million contract by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to transform the Route 202 New Hope-Lambertville toll bridge into a cashless tolling system by summer 2026, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. As part of the project, the employee-owned engineering, construction, and management company will…
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Survey Says! Businesses Overwhelmingly Support Reestablishing Rail Service to West Chester
A new survey has found that borough businesses overwhelmingly support restoring passenger rail service to West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. During a borough council workshop earlier this week, Charlot Barker, from the Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to West Chester, presented survey results showing that 93 percent of responding business…
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs, our employers to talent, and our communities to opportunity. The proposed devastating cuts to services due to lack of dedicated state funding would be nothing short of catastrophic for the…
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Business Leaders Sound Alarm on SEPTA’s Potential Elimination of Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line
Business leaders are sounding the alarm over the potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line, which are part of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. “The closure of this network and this particular line would have an absolutely devastating impact on the local economy but also the regional economy,” said…
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Ardmore’s Maxwell, Last Taxi Operating on Main Line, Calls It Quits
At the end of February, Ardmore-based Maxwell Taxi Cab, the last taxi still operating on the Main Line, ended service after decades on the road, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For many regulars, the closure marked the end of an era. “There was something nice about a cab company,” said Virginia Jennings of…
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SEPTA’s Budget Crisis Hits Hard: Paoli/Thorndale Line Faces Elimination Amid $2.6B Shake-Up
SEPTA is proposing significant service cuts and fare increases in its $2.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Aiming to address a $213 million annual deficit, the plan would get rid of 32 bus routes across Philadelphia and the suburbs, shortening 12 routes, and reducing service frequency on…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Launches Text Alerts for Unexpected Traffic Backlogs
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s new text messaging service provides motorists with real-time updates during unexpected traffic jams, writes MediaNews Group for The Morning Call. The free service is available 24/7 when traffic conditions warrant. Travelers can text “info” to 47676 for automated, location-specific updates on the cause of the traffic jam, the estimated clearance times,…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief. PennDOT announced on Monday that it will be paving the entire Schuylkill River, from Reading to Philadelphia and opening it up to vehicular traffic. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal recently passed by Congress, we…
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GVF’s 2024 Annual Report Rolls Out Big Gains in Transit, Bike Safety, and Community Impact
The GVF released their 2024 Annual Report, highlighting their commitment of driving change through smart, community-focused transportation solutions across the region. This year’s report reflects momentum in key areas—mobility access, environmental impact, and infrastructure improvements. Here are some standout highlights: GVF leadership is excited about the work over the last 35 years and the opportunities…
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Delaware River Turnpike Bridge May Be Replaced with Modern Version
The aging Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Bridge linking Bucks County with Burlington County, New Jersey, may soon be replaced with a modern bridge, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bristol bridge spanning the Delaware River is owned and operated by Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The two…
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Pennsylvania License Plates Getting New Design This Spring
For the first time in over 25 years, Pennsylvania license plates are getting a major overhaul, marking a new chapter in the state’s rich design history, writes Asha Prihar for The Morning Call. The new version will feature the Liberty Bell with a mix of red, white, and blue for the upcoming semiquincentennial. Over the…
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Solutions Being Sought to Ease Traffic on Delaware River Turnpike Bridge
Pennsylvania and New Jersey turnpike authorities are considering potential solutions to ease traffic on the increasingly congested Delaware River Bridge, with discussions set for three public meetings in March, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. One possibility is replacing the 1956 toll bridge that connects the turnpikes along Interstate 95. Another is to repair…
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West Chester-Based A. Duie Pyle Continues to Expand with New Facilities in Virginia and North Carolina
West Chester-based A. Duie Pyle, a provider of both asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, is continuing to expand its reach with the addition of two new facilities in Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. The company announced the opening of its new warehouse and distribution center…
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Philly to Launch New Pilot Program to Help Improve Bus Speed, Reliability
Philadelphia is currently in the process of preparing to launch a new pilot program that uses technology that would give SEPTA buses at traffic signals, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. In the city’s latest effort to help improve bus speed and reliability, the pilot would allow SEPTA buses to get longer green lights or…
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The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Now Has a Long Promising Future
The future of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) looks promising, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. The Berks County commissioners unanimously voted to extend the authority’s existence through June 2072. The vote was contingent on approval from Chester and Montgomery counties. Established in July 2022, the SRPRA aims to lay the groundwork…
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Philadelphia to Add Speed Cameras to City’s Most Dangerous Roads
Philadelphia will soon install 42 speed-enforcement cameras at several dangerous roadways throughout the city, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cameras will be installed along U.S. Route 13, and placed on avenues and streets across West, North, and Northeast Philadelphia. It will be the third speed-camera corridor in the city. The first cameras…
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