The Hub 11/22/2024: 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
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. The Hub will return on December 6th!
The Inquirer: Gov. Shapiro secures $153 million for SEPTA, averting fare hike planned for 2025 – Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that PennDOT will immediately redirect $153 million in Federal Highway funds to support SEPTA. This stopgap funding will prevent the 21.5% fare increase expected for Jan 1. and service cuts. A permanent funding solution is still needed.
The Inquirer: A guide to public transit and car-free transportation to Philly sports games – On game days, sports fans should skip the gridlock and avoid traffic by taking public transportation. SEPTA has several routes that will get you to the Sports Complex, including the Broad Street subway. Using transit saves you money for parking and gives you more time to enjoy the game.
The Inquirer: SEPTA strike averted in last-minute deal with transit workers union – SEPTA and Transport Workers Local 234 union signed a one-year agreement and prevented a major strike. From this agreement, union members will get a 5% wage increase and a 5% monthly increase in pension benefits for those retiring next year. The transit agency also agreed to make safety improvements such as installing bulletproof enclosures in buses to protect operators and upgrades to radios to improve communication.
Other Stories
Streetsblog NYC: Car-Free Streets Are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows
BaltimoreBrew: Baltimore pledges to spend $44 million on ADA-compliant ramps and sidewalks
Streetsblog USA: This Program Wants To Coach Cities Through Setting Safer Speed Limits
BillyPenn: Intercity bus riders at Spring Garden terminal will get a waiting room trailer
The Inquirer: A South Philly street was named for a beloved school crossing guard. Welcome to Gerri Graves Way.
The Inquirer: Families rally in Philly to honor victims of traffic deaths and demand legislative change
