The Hub 12/31/2021: 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.
Streetsblog USA: Cycle Lanes Aren’t Responsible for Urban Congestion – A recent report states that in 2021 the average driver in London spent 148-hours in traffic. But a news story attributed London’s congestion to the new cycle lanes but failed to show that congestion in 2021 was similar to that in 2019, before the new lanes.
The Washington Post: Labor Shortages Are Hampering Public Transportation Systems – Major cities across the country are offering bonuses and other incentives to public transit operators. The transportation system is short about 10% of labor. This shortage can disrupt commute patterns within these cities.
Bike Portland: Colorado’s New Transportation Reform Rules – This new transportation rule voted in by Colorado’s transportation commission requires the planning districts to make climate a key for new transportation projects. This rule could put more funding towards public transit, pedestrian, and bicycle infrastructure. Other cities can learn from Colorado to improve their transportation sector.
The Daily Item: Pennsylvania Should Embrace Its Heritage By Restoring Railways – Streetcar is a symbol of America’s industrial age and originated in Scranton, PA. From as early as World War I, Pennsylvania had various modes of transit such as trolleys and light rails. Restoring railways and expanding Amtrak is one way to enhance alternatives to driving.
Philadelphia Business Journal: Philadelphia Remains One Of The Worst Cities For Traffic In The World – Philadelphia has the third-highest traffic delay in the country and ranks number 13 globally. In 2021 the average commuter in Philadelphia spent 90 hours sitting in traffic, and delays cost approximately $1,404 per driver in the city.
Image Source: Bike Portland
