The Hub 7/12/2024: 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: SEPTA is moving forward with plans to reimagine Ambler’s Regional Rail station – SEPTA’s plan to redevelop its Regional Rail Station in Ambler is closer to reality as the board of directors approved the agency to begin soliciting proposals from real estate developers. This plan will transform a surface parking lot into a public transit-oriented development.
PlanPhilly: ‘No-brainer’ on Broad: PPA preparing to install automated speed cameras along Philly’s most dangerous roadway – Broad Street is one of the most dangerous roadways in Philadelphia, and in June, City Council approved the installation of speed cameras to help reduce traffic fatalities. The Philadelphia Parking Authority hopes to install these cameras in the coming months. Speed cameras will be installed at roughly every mile along the 10-mile stretch.
The Inquirer: SEPTA trolley tunnel will close for 16 days starting today. Here’s what to know about the service changes. – SEPTA’s annual Trolley Blitz starts today at 10 pm. The trolley tunnel will be closed for 16 days for maintenance, cleaning, replacements, and station upgrades. The trolley tunnel reopens on July 29th at 6 am. During the closure trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36 will be disrupted, and all subway-surface trolley lines will stop at the 40th Street portal at Market Street.
Other Stories
PlanPhilly: Philly faces $50 million price tag for essential component in Rail Park extension
WHYY: Should you take the ‘B’ or the ‘L’? SEPTA plan to rename subway lines looks similar to NYC signage
The Inquirer: A newer, greener Avenue of the Arts is in the works
PhillyVoice: New law requires Philly tow truck drivers to provide photographic evidence of parking violations
Metro Philadelphia: SEPTA reports decrease in serious crimes
The Inquirer: Federally funded EV charging is arriving in the Philly region
