The Hub 6/6/2025: 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.
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Billy Penn: How to find transit resources for aging adults in Philly – Adults 65 and older can obtain a SEPTA Key Senior Fare Card, which allows free rides on all SEPTA services in PA and 50% off Regional Rail services that start or end in New Jersey or Delaware. This card is available via appointments at the SEPTA headquarters or participating State Senate and State House district offices. Certain eligible seniors can also participate in SEPTA’s CCT Connect program, which offers door-to-door ridesharing services.
Mass Transit: SEPTA rolls out first hydrogen-powered buses into revenue service – The first two of SEPTA’s 10 hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus fleet have officially entered revenue service, as part of a pilot program designed to measure the buses’ performance. The buses are a huge milestone in SEPTA’s zero-emissions bus (ZEB) program, featuring zero tailpipe emissions, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and decreased noise pollution.
The Inquirer: SEPTA appoints Scott Sauer, former trolley driver, as permanent general manager – On Monday, SEPTA board officials appointed Scott Sauer as general manager, a position he has held in an interim status since December. Sauer has worked in various roles at SEPTA for 35 years. Board members are optimistic about his ability to lead the agency through its budgetary upheaval.
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City of Philadelphia: Wrapping Up National Bike Month with a Look at Recent Events & Upcoming Projects
WHYY: Fire that damaged multiple decommissioned SEPTA buses at Philly storage yard now under control
KYW Newsradio: Pa. lawmakers, transit advocates rally for state funding to avoid SEPTA service slashes
The Inquirer: Pine and Spruce Street residents sue over Philly’s efforts to upgrade bike lanes
