The Hub 10/6/2023: 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.
Feet First Philly launched the 4th round of their Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program. Applications open now through October 9th.
The Inquirer: Transport Workers vote to authorize a strike against SEPTA – SEPTA’s largest union, Transportation Workers Union Local 234 voted for a strike against the transit agency if no agreement is met before the current contract expires. Throughout these negotiations the Union is prioritizing public safety as transit operators have experienced increased assault over the past five years. The Union also wants an increase in pay rates and a reduction in unpredictable schedules. The current contract expires October 31st at midnight.
PhillyVoice: Phillies fans can ride SEPTA for free after the Wild Card playoff games – SEPTA offered free rides home to Phillies fans from Citizens Bank Park during the three-game series. Phillies fans were able to board the Broad Street Line at NRG station two hours after the start of each game until two hours after the end of the games or until the last train departed, depending on which occurred first. This offer was due to a sponsorship with Citadel Credit Union.
Mass Transit: SEPTA partners with RideCo to adapt agency’s paratransit and microtransit services – SEPTA’s partnership with RideCo will be the largest on-demand transit system in the country. This partnership adapts the agency’s paratransit and microtransit services and will change how it currently operates. This service will offer a convenient rider-app, more timely service that is efficient and productive. Other transit agencies can use SEPTA’s on-demand transit system as an example of how combined paratransit and microtransit services can increase mobility in their region.
Other Stories
The Inquirer: State legislature moves toward expanding transit funding, a change SEPTA needs to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
PlanPhilly: Philly’s Lincoln Drive is the latest city roadway to receive traffic calming measures
The Inquirer: Amtrak’s inspector general says first of new $2 billion Acelas don’t meet federal standards
Mass Transit: PA: Second daily Amtrak train planned for Pittsburgh-New York route
The Inquirer: Everything to know about the Philly Bike Ride 2023: Registration, parking, and what roads to avoid
