The Hub 11/1/2024: 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: Broad Street speed cameras are coming soon, new PPA ads warn – Data showed that Broad Street is the most dangerous high-speed city roadway in Philadelphia. Early next year speed cameras will be placed along the length of Broad Street to help reduce vehicle speed and protect road users. The Philadelphia Parking Authority is launching an advertising campaign to warn drivers to slow down. Once the cameras go live, there will be a 60-day warning period for drivers traveling 11 miles or more over the speed limit; then it will cost $100 per violation.
NBC Philadelphia: Philly’s ‘Get Out the Bike Lane Bill’ prohibiting stopping, increasing fines passes – Philadelphia’s City Council recently passed legislation to increase fines for drivers illegally parked in bike lanes. This legislation aims to keep bike lanes clear and protect bicyclists and even pedestrians. The bill immediately goes into effect with a signature from Mayor Parker.
WHYY: NJ Transit unveils new multi-level, high-tech rail cars – Recently, New Jersey Transit unveiled its “next generation of multi-level rail cars”, which aims to help the agency recover from massive train cancellations experienced during the summer. These new trains will increase seating capacity by 11%, and the majority of these rail cars will go into service in 2026.
Other Stories
The Inquirer: After legislative failure, Gov. Shapiro should ensure transit funding success
6abc Action News: New data shows drop in SEPTA crime for 2024
Streetsblog USA: Report: Confronting Car Dependence Won’t Just Help With Climate Change; It’s a $6.2 Trillion Opportunity
WHYY: SEPTA workers vote to authorize strike, union contract set to expire Nov. 7
PlanPhilly: Philly business leaders are now pushing harder to restore SEPTA funding as the CEO prepares to leave
