The Hub 6/29/18: 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: Overhauling its bus network may be on SEPTA’s schedule soon – SEPTA announced it will begin soliciting bids for a “team of consultants” next month in response to the Comprehensive Bus Network Redesign report published June 21st.    

 

Next City: World Cup Fans Riding Brand-New Metro Extension in Russia – An extension of the Nizhniy Novgorod metro in Russia opened on June 13, one week before the World Cup, to transport fans directly to the stadium.

 

Planetizen: When Gentrification Follows Transit Oriented Development – Many residents are conflicted over how to develop transitioning neighborhoods. One author researched the positive and negative effects of Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Some advocacy groups focus on reduced car-use and air pollution while others worry that TOD will push out old residents.

 

Mobility Labs: Water taxis can be for more than just tourism – For some cities, water taxis are becoming a part of everyday commuting and tourism. Mobility Lab argues that cities should seriously consider this as a viable public transportation mode due to rising sea levels, high customer satisfaction, and cost-efficiency.

 

Next City: Uber Will Pay Drivers in Pilot Cities to Use Electric Vehicles – Uber and Lyft rolled out pilot programs and sustainability plans including benefits for drivers with electric vehicles, autonomous electric vehicle fleets, and electric bike share programs. One representative from Uber said, “Unless we can be delivering a more efficient form of mobility, we won’t be providing a good solution that cities need”.