The Hub 6/30/2023: 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.
The Inquirer: SEPTA is testing countdown clocks on the El, so you might finally know when your train is coming – After years of delay, SEPTA is finally testing real time countdown clocks at stations along the Market Frankford Line. These clocks will better inform riders of their estimated wait time and also help them to decide on the route they take.
The Verge: Here come the electric buses – 46 states and territories will receive a funding total of $1.7 billion from the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration for 1,700 new buses. A majority of these buses will be zero-emission models, though this will be a mix of electric and hydrogen buses. Awardees, including SEPTA here in Pennsylvania, will get millions of dollars for projects that will upgrade facilities, purchase new buses, install charging stations, along with improving and increasing bus services and reliability.
KYW Newsradio: Philadelphia’s Greyhound bus terminal rerouted to busy Market Street – The 10th and Filbert Streets bus terminal that services the Greyhound, PeterPan, and FlixBus lines is closing and relocating to Market Street. This new location is in the heart of downtown Philly but lacks seating, shelter, and bathrooms.
Other Stories
StreetsBlog LA: Venice Boulevard Bus and Bike Upgrade Project Completed
Urban Milwaukee: Milwaukee wins $14 Million Grant to Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
NJ.com: State should give NJ Transit more money to avoid fare hikes, residents say in poll
StreetsBlog NYC: With Fed OK in Hand, Hochul Goes Full-Speed Ahead on Congestion Pricing
The Philadelphia Citizen: Build the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway
The Philadelphia Tribune: SEPTA’s urgent request for state assistance
