The Hub 5/13/2022: 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.
WHYY: Spring Cleaning: SEPTA Starts Weekend Station Closures For Deep Clean And Repairs – Last weekend SEPTA started their spring cleaning program, which will last through the beginning of August. A different station will be closed each weekend from Friday nights at 8 pm through Monday mornings at 5 am. Cleaning includes power washing of platforms and other structural maintenance.
The Inquirer: Speeding Tickets And Crashes Fell After Enforcement Cameras Came To Roosevelt Blvd – Data from the Philadelphia Parking Authority showed that vehicle speed on the Boulevard has decreased since the installation of speed cameras approximately two years ago. Traffic deaths also declined, but despite these reductions, the speed camera program will expire next year unless it is extended by the State legislature.
Next City: Bay Area Transit Agencies Are (Finally) Taking Collaboration Seriously – 27 Bay Area transit agencies are collaborating by coordinating fares, schedules, and wayfinding. The loss of transit riders and a California legislature bill that is considering to withhold State funding are two reasons why agencies are finally working together. Additionally, increased transit ridership will provide more funding for transit.
The Inquirer: King Of Prussia Rail Line Is Moving Closer To A Final Design And A Federal Funding Decision – SEPTA’s plans to extend light rail services from Philadelphia to King of Prussia is estimated to cost approximately $2 billion. The transit agency is currently requesting proposals from engineering firms to start final design work by the Fall. But SEPTA needs to win federal funding for this project to be completed.
BillyPenn: Crosswalk Or Rumble Strips? – There are a few sets of white stripes in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which stretches across the 4-lanes traffic. These lines were installed in 2020 to deter drag racing, but are being used as a pedestrian crossing since there is no signage to say otherwise. The city promises to install more signage to protect pedestrians from walking into vehicle traffic.
Image Source: The Inquirer
