The Hub 1/17/2020: 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.
Plan Philly: SEPTA Key’s Regional Rail rollout advances with more ‘tap to exit’ tech coming to stations – Regional Rail riders will soon need to tap their Key card at the beginning and at the end of their trips. There will be a gradual roll out period to allow riders to adjust to the new system.
The Inquirer: Where the wild things park: Why so many cars in Philly park illegally – Cars parked illegally on sidewalks and in crosswalks are commonplace in many Philadelphia neighborhoods. These illegally parked vehicles create mobility issues and force people into conflict with traffic. Advocacy groups such as Clean Air Council’s Feet First Philly are working to bring attention to the dangers posed by illegally parked cars.
City Lab: Behind the Gains in U.S. Public Transit Ridership – While many transit agencies are losing riders, New York City and DC metros are growing ridership. Both NYC and DC made large scale improvements to their transit systems, making them safer and more reliable.
StreetsBlog: Emissions Report: Cars Are Still Our Biggest Problem – For the third year in a row, transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States. A report from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that Americans drove more miles in the past year than any year on record. Switching from single occupancy vehicle trips to transit, walking, and cycling is an essential part of curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
Clean Air Council’s Clean Commute Awards honors a commuter and a workplace each year who do the most for sustainable commuting. You could win great prizes like a monthly Transpass or a gift certificate to your favorite bike shop. Nominate a workplace or an individual here!
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