The Hub 5/24/19: 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.
PlanPhilly: New traffic enforcement officers to hit Philly streets – An amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter allowing for the creation of “public safety officers” passed on Tuesday. These officers will not be sworn in as police and will not carry guns or have the power to arrest people. They will be able to issue citations for violations of traffic and quality of life laws. The aim of this new class of quasi-police is to relieve the stifling congestion in Center City Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly: Everything you need to know about the I-76 detours in Center City – The 30th Street Station ramp onto the Schuylkill Expressway, as well as a section of travel lanes, will be closed through June 14 of this year. Improvements include totally new pavement and rehabilitating the ramp structure. Detours will be marked, but congestion is likely to be severe during construction. Fortunately, 30th Street Station is a bustling transit hub with many rail, bus, and subway connections, making getting around without a car a breeze.
Curbed Philly: Here are the worst times to leave for Memorial Day weekend – Expect delays if travelling by car this weekend. Curbed Philly has put together some estimates that can help you travel during the least congested hours. Or, check out GoPhillyGo to plan an outdoor adventure in or near the City and skip the traffic!
CityLab: What We Fight About When We Fight About Parking – Violent altercations over parking happen in cities across the world. In many cities, curbside space is unregulated, creating conflict between would-be-users. Advocates who seek to monetize curbside parking think that charging for street parking everywhere will eliminate the ambiguity of who can use the space. Opponents state that charging for parking that is currently free is regressive and will impact low income residents.
Streetsblog: Are We Starting to See Progress Toward Vision Zero? – Many cities in the United States have adopted Vision Zero initiatives, endeavouring to eliminate traffic deaths. The nation’s first Vision Zero policy went into effect in 2010. Nearly a decade later, Streetsblog reflects on the progress made and the work still to be done across the country.
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