The Hub 1/24/2025: 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.
The Inquirer: SEPTA has cut $27 million to reduce a deficit and boost its case for new state transit money – SEPTA has taken serious measures to cut expenses. This includes freezing salaries and benefits for 1300 executives, senior managers, and department directors, to cut $27 million. SEPTA plans to save $30 million by June 30.
West Philly Local: SEPTA to rename G bus route, other lettered bus routes (updated) – A part of SEPTA Forward plan is to simplify its naming system. Starting next month, SEPTA will be renaming a popular West Philadelphia bus route. The “G: bus will be renamed Bus 63. Other lettered buses will also be changed to numbers. Trolley lines will also be renamed.
WHYY: PATCO is preparing to ‘tap and go’ this summer with new fare collection system – Starting this summer, PATCO will change its Freedom Card payment method to a contactless payment system called “tap and go”. This new payment method provides riders with the opportunity to pay with their phones. Customers who prefer cash will be able to purchase limited-use smart cards from ticket vending machines that will be installed.
Other Stories
The Inquirer: Drexel scientists have developed concrete that can melt snow on its own
WHYY: Philly’s Rail Park raises millions for next phase from state, federal grants
WHYY: SEPTA: Major crimes saw significant drop on Philly’s transit system in 2024
Construction Dive: Nearly $9B in federal transportation funds and loans authorized since Jan. 1
