The Hub 2/21/2020: 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: Next to arrive on SEPTA: Real-time countdown clocks on BSL – Real time arrival and departure time information will be available at all Broad Street Line stations by November. The Market-Frankford and trolley lines are set to have signs with real time information by 2022.

 

Broad Street Review: The life-changing magic of enjoying a free ride Yippee! I’m old – A life long train rider celebrates the free SEPTA pass available to all seniors in the region. The author reflects on the fun and whimsy of train travel that many of us left behind in childhood.

 

Billy Penn: How SEPTA’s board commutes: Cars, walking…and a bit of public transit – SEPTA’s board is made up of appointees from Philadelphia and the surrounding counties SEPTA serves. Two thirds of board members drive to work everyday. Among the remaining third, walking and regional rail are the preferred modes.

 

NextCity: Report Recommends Rules for Safer Micromobility – The International Transport Forum released the “Safe Micromobility” report containing recommendations for safe implementation of dockless bike and scooter shares. Recommendations include: extensive protected micromoblity lanes, careful curbside management, and strict speed ratings for electric vehicles.

 

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!

 

Image Source: Billy Penn