The Hub 12/13/2024: 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.
The Inquirer: Broad Street — not Roosevelt Boulevard — is Philly’s most dangerous roadway, says new report – According to Philadelphia’s most recent Vision Zero report, traffic fatalities among pedestrians, cyclists, and people who used mobility devices greatly increased. Broad Street is now considered the most dangerous street in the city. In 2024, Broad Street experienced more than one traffic death per month, more than Roosevelt Boulevard which was previously the most dangerous roadway in Philadelphia.
Streetsblog USA: Even at Slower Speeds, SUVs and Pickups are a ‘Big’ Problem for Pedestrians – According to research conducted by the Insurance Industry for Highway Safety, pedestrians hit by SUVs and Pickups have a greater chance of experiencing serious injuries even if the vehicle is traveling at a slower speed. The greater the speed, the higher the risk, but this risk is even greater with these vehicles.
PhillyVoice: Speed cameras may be added along Route 13 in Philadelphia – Next year, speed cameras will be added to Broad Street, and then most likely Route 13 will get some. City Council recently voted 17-0 to approve legislation to add speed cameras along Route 13. For the cameras to be installed, Mayor Parker must sign the legislation into law.
Other Stories
The Inquirer: Transport Workers Union ratified a new one-year contract with SEPTA
BillyPenn: At long last, a new pedestrian bridge for Wissahickon Valley Park
PhillyVoice: East Wyoming Avenue Bridge in North Philly closed indefinitely due to structural deficiencies
PhillyVoice: PennDOT seeks public feedback on long-term transit plans to redesign Roosevelt Boulevard
The Trace: Philadelphia Will Install Bulletproof Glass to Protect Bus Drivers
The Inquirer: SEPTA is nearly done with a $20 million puddle-killing makeover at Eighth and Market
