The Hub 1/17/2025: 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.
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The Inquirer: Philadelphia had the nation’s 5th worst traffic congestion last year, new report says – According to the annual global traffic scorecard, Philadelphia roads were the fifth most congested in the nation last year. Drivers in Philadelphia lost an average of 77 hours in 2024 due to traffic congestion, which translates to $1,378 per driver in lost time and productivity.
WHYY: New Jersey wants to eliminate traffic deaths in the state by 2040 – Last year New Jersey had a 14% increase in traffic fatalities where 691 people died in vehicle crashes. Pedestrian deaths also increased by 32% from 2023. New Jersey’s governor signed legislation for a 13-member commission to examine and review traffic safety and produce an action plan within a year. This will help the state to achieve its goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040.
BillyPenn: $11 million for EV chargers in final surge of Biden administration grants – The Philadelphia area was awarded another $11.1 million to install public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This grant will help to cover 100 stations with two ports each. These new stations include 75 in Philadelphia and 25 elsewhere in the region.
Other Stories
BillyPenn: Feds grant nearly $40 million for Parkway, Schuylkill Trail, Rail Park projects
The Inquirer: Who pays when seniors ride SEPTA for free
BillyPenn: SEPTA installs new signs, is trying to fix cards that aren’t working
The Inquirer: Some SEPTA cards are showing that they’re prematurely expired
WHYY: New Jersey commuters face higher tolls, gas tax and public transit fares in 2025
The Inquirer: Proper funding may help SEPTA avoid Key card-style boondoggles | Editorial
