The Hub 1/30/2026: 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.
Action Alert: All eyes on Governor Shapiro to propose a budget that moves ALL of Pennsylvania in his 2025-2026 Budget Address. Join Transit For All PA to call on Governor Shapiro to dedicate investments in public transportation and more! Register here.
The Inquirer: N.J., Pa. to see more than $200M restored for EV chargers in legal win over Trump administration – Pennsylvania and New Jersey are estimated to gain around $244 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations after a legal ruling decides that obligated funds cannot be interrupted. A U.S. District Court Judge ruled that 20 states are owed the funding that was already allocated through the restoration of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. The Federal Highway Administration overstepped its authority, according to the Judge, as funding was already approved by Congress.
University City District: UCD Transportation Workshop Report 2025 – Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure (OTIS) has partnered with University City District (UCD) to author a report highlighting the best strategies for making University City a safer, more accessible, stronger community and neighborhood. Two workshops hosted by UCD and OTIS in 2025 brought together various partners such as PennDOT, SEPTA, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Drexel University, CHOP, UPenn, and others. Organizations, government agencies, and private-sector partners identified short and long term priorities and goals for UCD, and paths forward. Read the full report and review the collected data here.
BillyPenn: ‘Nature at Noon’ and other activities to get you outside this winter – The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University is running a program called Nature at Noon for Philadelphians this winter. The group visits the City’s park spaces, green spots, waterways, and other outdoor spaces across Philadelphia. Research has shown that being outdoors for at least 2 hours per week is beneficial for overall health, can help regulate moods, and reduce stress levels. Nature at Noon seeks to bring the health benefits to members, as well as create community. The group engages in various outdoor activities such as nature walks, birdwatching, and exploration of spaces such as Bartram’s Garden, Penn Treaty Park, and more.
Other Stories
NBC: SEPTA steadily restoring services following major winter storm
95Revive: I-95 News & Construction Updates for 2026
The Inquirer: The street of the future isn’t just for cars — it’s designed for life
ABC: New York City’s congestion pricing one year later: Has the toll been a success?
Bicycle Coalition: Vision Zero Philadelphia Conference 2026
The Inquirer: Temple has released its plan for the next decade. See what the North Philadelphia university has in mind.
