The Hub 11/13/2026: 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.
Philly Voice: Who are the purple-vested workers now patrolling SEPTA stations? – Transit riders might see new social outreach specialists in SEPTA stations, they can be easily spotted by their purple vests. These specialists can connect people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or addiction to local resources. This is through SEPTA’s new Reach program, and staff members will have access to safety reports submitted by riders through the SEPTA app and customer service center.
BillyPenn: The Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge is ready to open – The Schuylkill Crossing Swing Bridge connecting Bartram’s Garden and Grays Ferry Crossing is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday 11/13 at 2pm. The swing bridge gives better access to the two ends of Schuylkill Banks for pedestrians and cyclists. It also adds a 1,000-foot trail segment to the Schuylkill River Trail. There will be a Schuylkill Crossing Community Celebration on Saturday 11/14 as well.
The Inquirer: Data centers, SEPTA, and ICE were the dominant issues at this year’s Peoplehood Parade – The annual West Philly Peoplehood Parade this year focused on several issues, such as the risks of data centers, SEPTA funding, ICE kidnappings, and others. With the democratic trifecta in Pennsylvania’s government post-election, advocates are planning to fight to support public transit in the city, and across the state.
Other Stories
The Inquirer: ‘Rocky’ celebrations will close roads throughout Philadelphia this weekend
CBS Philadelphia: Part of I-76 West to close overnight in Philadelphia next week, PennDOT says
NBC Philadelphia: SEPTA reports drop in crime by double digits
CBS Pittsburgh: Western Pennsylvania vehicle crashes involving deer are on the rise, PennDOT says
WHYY: Philly robot tax could replace revenue lost when taxpaying workers are displaced by technology
Mass Transit Mag: NJ Transit approves three new TOD projects in Jersey City, Bound Brook, Morristown
