The Hub 6/9/17: Clean Air Council’s Weekly Round-up of Transportation News

“The Hub” is a weekly round-up of transportation related news in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Check back weekly to keep up to date on the issues Clean Air Council’s transportation staff finds important.

Philly.com: How the delivery economy is disrupting Philadelphia’s street grid – In Center City alone, 18,000 deliveries and pickups take place a day. Many delivery trucks block bike lanes and crosswalks, making the streets dangerous for everyone. Luckily, something can be done.

Philly Voice: Indego bike sharing system expands to 14 new locations – Indego marked their 2 year anniversary with the announcement of 14 new station locations — find out if any locations will be near you.

PlanPhilly: Philadelphia Unemployment Project rallies for more reverse commuting funds – Transportation is the lifeline between people and jobs. A survey by Temple University’s Institute of Survey Research found that lack of transportation was the biggest barrier to employment, with 39% of respondents below the poverty line saying that not being able to get to work was more of an obstacle than a criminal history, child care problems, or language barriers.

CityLab: Electric Vehicles Are Cleaning Up –  For the average U.S. household, transportation accounts for a third of all household global warming emissions. When biking, walking, or public transit isn’t an option, choosing an electric car over even the most efficient gasoline model is one of the most influential decisions a household can make to reduce emissions.

Next City: Uber to Start Offering Riders Real-Time Public Transit Info – Can this new feature push commuters to ditch the car at home?