The Hub 12/23/16: 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.

Philly Voice: Philadelphia receives silver ‘Bicycle Friendly Community’ recognition from national organization – The silver award, a renewed status for Philadelphia, was also given to 74 other communities, including Chicago and New York.

PlanPhilly: Artful illuminations unveiled on Spring Garden Street, improving connection between Northern Liberties and waterfront – The lighted streetscape under the interstate highway and the Market-Frankford Elevated creates a more welcoming and safe environment for pedestrians.

The Guardian: Uber packs up failed self-driving car trial in California and moves to Arizona – While in San Francisco, Uber’s autonomous vehicles, which were operating without proper permits, were caught committing a range of traffic violations including running red lights and raised concerns about the safety of cyclists after making dangerous turns through bike lanes.

The New York Times: Los Angeles Drivers on the 405 Ask: Was $1.6 Billion Worth It? –The  Metropolitan Transportation Authority has found that the highway widening project actually made congestion worse.

Next City: Montreal cyclists say bike commute is best way to go – According to a study by McGill University, cyclists have the greatest odds of showing up to work or school energized and punctual, followed by pedestrians, transit riders and lastly, drivers.

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