The Hub 2/14/2020: 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: No fare card, no problem: PATCO moves to let riders pay with their phones – PATCO has announced that a variety of new payment options will soon be available to riders. Upgrades to fare readers will accept contactless payment from certain credit cards and mobile wallets like Apple Pay. The Delaware River Port Authority, the agency that oversees PATCO, expects to begin gradual fare reader upgrades in March.
6abc: Meet the SEPTA driver spreading brotherly love on his trolley – Trolley riders, keep your eyes peeled for the Love Trolley this Valentine’s season. Pairing festive pink and red decorations with a playlist of classic love songs, long time trolley operator Gary Mason’s trolley just may be the most romantic ride in town.
Billy Penn: Part of Filbert Street is going car-free this summer. Should Chestnut be next? – The 1100 block of Filbert Street outside of Reading Terminal Market will be closed to cars. Many sustainable transportation advocates would like to see Chestnut Street, one of the most congested eastbound thoroughfares in Center City Philadelphia, follow suit. The city has no plans for a car-free Chestnut Street at this time, instead focusing on improving the flow of the existing car-centric configuration.
Philly Mag: 11 Bike Shops in Philadelphia Where You Can Buy Gear, Get Repairs, and Take Classes – Spring will be here before you know it! Philly Mag has put together a list of bike shops around the city where you can learn to ride, get your spring tune up, and of course, buy bikes and bike accessories.
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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