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NBC Philadelphia: Philly lawyer files another lawsuit to stop SEPTA’s fare increase – This week the same Philadelphia lawyer whose previous lawsuit caused a judge to order the full restoration of SEPTA’s services is filing another suit. This class-action lawsuit aims for SEPTA to roll back its 21.5% fare hike. The previous lawsuit resulted in SEPTA tapping into their state capital assistance funding over the next two years. The Pennsylvania legislature continues to miss budget deadlines, leaving public transit without a state budget.
The Inquirer: SEPTA Regional Rail riders face delays, cancellations due to emergency order – SEPTA is performing emergency inspections on railcars this week, leading to delays across the Regional Rail system. SEPTA’s oversight body, the Federal Railroad Administration, issued an emergency order on Monday, removing all cars 50 years and older to complete a thorough inspection. SEPTA riders can expect shorter trains with limited capacity for the next few weeks, as the full inspection needs to be completed within 30 days.
WHYY: Delaware County debuts online interactive map for growing trail system – Delaware County is making information easier to access for the over 45 miles of trail currently open to the public. The online database has all necessary information in one place, with real-time status updates about the growing system. There are around 12 miles of trails currently under construction or in the design phase, with an additional 78 miles in the feasibility or planning phase. The informational hub is a collaborative effort between municipal and regional planning partners, with hopes that public access can increase in the weeks to come before cold weather fully sets in.
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BillyPenn: ‘Community is a top priority’: This S. Kensington bike shop is owned by its employees
The Inquirer: PHL has more flights this year but lost some low-cost routes
Chestnut Hill Local: New markers on Green Ribbon Trail improve Wissahickon safety
Fox Philadelphia: Philadelphia ranked #1 ‘worst’ city in US to drive in: report
Philadelphia Citizen: Can We Make Car-Free Streets Permanent?
“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.
Join the Transit For All PA campaign for sustainable transit funding to keep our State moving forward.
Have a community project you want to fund and support? Check out the Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant from Feet First Philly! Applications are due October 1st. The full list of requirements and further information can be found here.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pittsburgh Regional Transit turns to Pa. fund to avoid service cuts during budget impasse – Pittsburgh Regional Transit followed in SEPTA’s footsteps last week, requesting to withdraw nearly $107 million from the Public Transportation Trust Fund to avoid extreme service cuts and fare hikes. The move, which was approved, will allow the transit agency to continue functioning in a full capacity for the time being. Pennsylvania’s Public Transportation Trust Fund is typically intended for infrastructure investments, not operating expenses.
PhillyVoice: Philly airport shares its plans to spend $500 million on upgrades ahead of 2026 – The Philadelphia International Airport will see renovations before the end of this year, with planned upgrades to waiting areas, bathrooms, and increased signage in the airport and on nearby roadways. The airport has already been upgrading facilities in the past year, with local Philly eateries expanding into the airport’s restaurant space. A number of international flight destinations will also be added.
CBS News: Philadelphia starts removing loading zones on Spruce and Pine streets after court order – A court order has mandated the city to remove the loading zones that it recently installed along Spruce and Pine streets. The new loading zones were a result of a law passed this summer that made it illegal for cars to temporarily park in bike lanes; the loading zones were intended to provide a legal place for residents and delivery drivers to pull over and unload. Friends of Spruce & Pine, the neighborhood group that filed the lawsuit resulting in the court order, argued that the loading zones took away valuable parking spots.
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CBS News: SEPTA service fully restored with fare increases after service cuts in Philadelphia region
CBS News: Speed cameras on Broad Street in Philadelphia go live in effort to curb deadly crashes
WHYY: Philly airport launches new logo, slogan in preparation for huge influx of 2026 passengers
Mass Transit: PennDOT approves PRT request to tap capital funds to cover budget shortfall
6ABC News: Philadelphia Cycling Classic to return in 2026 after 10-year hiatus
The Inquirer: Morale inside SEPTA, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway’s future, and other takeaways from our transit AMA on Reddit
