Center City
Transportation: SEPTA Releases Two Options for Bus Network Redesign
on to Phase 2 of SEPTA’s “Bus Revolution,” where SEPTA staff will engage with public transit riders to assess the support of each option. [continue reading…]
SEPTA
Business
Frankford: ‘Reimaging’ Project on Paul Street Nears Completion
The initial step towards the park was in 2013 when “Destination Frankford,” an arts-based plan that was included in the city of Philadelphia planning commission’s 2035 plan, was announced. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Northwest: Chestnut Hill West Line Service Returns After Pandemic Disruption
As life begins to return to normal, commuting is too with the restoration of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Transportation: Petition Calls on SEPTA to Restore Service to Regional Rail Lines
Back in April, SEPTA shut down all Regional Rail lines to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Service to these lines has since been restored, with the exception of the Chestnut Hill West and Cynwyd [continue reading…]
Northeast Philadelphia
Somerton: Resident and Philly Outreach Teams Push for Better Accessibility
Timothy Worstall is a Somerton resident who has been fighting for the safety of pedestrians in the area for over two years. [continue reading…]
Brewerytown
Brewerytown: Commuters React to Trolley Changes, Transportation in the Neighborhood
Trolleys have been removed from Brewerytown’s Route 15 line due to road construction, and residents express concern for the future of Philadelphia transportation as a whole. [continue reading…]
Center City
Transportation: SEPTA Rolls Out New Policy at Jefferson Station
SEPTA implemented a new policy last month at Jefferson Station that requires regional rail riders to swipe their key cards, tickets, and passes upon exit. Regional rail users are now required to tap their key cards at [continue reading…]
Mount Airy
Mount Airy: Delayed Bridge Construction Means Continued Stress for Commuters and Residents
The construction of the Allens Lane Bridge, on the corner of West Allens Lane and Cresheim Road, is an ongoing project affecting the residents of West Mount Airy. Replacing the bridge has been more complicated [continue reading…]
Brewerytown
Brewerytown: Residents Raise Concerns About Public Transportation, Garbage Pickup
During the Brewerytown-Sharswood Community Civic Association’s (BSCCA) meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, tensions arose around residents’ concerns about the lack of public transportation, as well as a perceived garbage problem. “This area is a transportation desert,” [continue reading…]
Mount Airy
Mount Airy: Construction, Transportation Headaches To Persist During Planned Bridge Overhaul
Five months into a $12.1 million repaving project on Lincoln Drive, Mount Airy residents prepare for the rebuild of the Allens Lane Bridge, set to begin in April. Between the two projects, residents can expect [continue reading…]