The Hub 2/18/2022: 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 Hill: Invest In Infrastructure: People Need Access To Public Transportation– Public transit is a greener alternative to single-occupancy vehicles. Improved public transit service is also a necessity as many people depend on transit daily, but approximately 45% of Americans lack access. Various cities across the country are investing in transit to reduce inequity in access and provide fare-free transit for all.
The Inquirer: SEPTA’s Wayne Junction Makeover – The new apartment development only a block away from the Wayne Junction Station is one of the latest transit developments aiming to reduce vehicle emissions and fight climate change. This development is bringing great change to Germantown and the first tenants are expected to move in on March 1st. This improves access to public transit.
New York Times: Pedestrian Deaths Spike In U.S As Reckless Driving Surges – Reckless driving massively contributes to the increase in pedestrian deaths during the pandemic. Multiple states had record-high numbers of traffic fatalities in 2021. According to Angie Schmitt, author of the book Right of Way, “cars are getting bigger, faster, and deadlier.”
Frontier Group: Americans Drive The Most – In comparison to countries such as France, Germany, and Great Britain the average American drives more miles each year. Transportation is the United States’ largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, driving less is a key strategy to help achieve the country’s climate goals.
New York Times: New York’s ‘Fair Fare’ Program, Who Can Qualify? – In April 2019, New York launched a ‘Fair Fare’ program that subsidizes public transportation fare for residents that fall below the Federal poverty line. But, qualifying for this program is very difficult since New York has very strict income eligibility. Advocates are asking for increased funding for this program so it can reach more people.
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