The Hub 4/1/2022: 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.
StreetsBlog: Electric Bicycle Incentives Go Local, But Feds Can Do More – Electric bikes can replace car trips and help the United States to lower its transportation carbon emissions. The E-BIKE Act proposed a tax credit for buyers, but the minimum credit decreased and now only certain individuals are eligible. One bright spot is that local officials in different states are now offering various incentives.
The Inquirer: Philly Street Sweeping Resumes Next Week – Beginning next week, Phase II of Philadelphia’s street-sweeping pilot program will expand to 14 neighborhoods. This will run from April 4th through the end of November, Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. In six of the neighborhoods, cars parked in restricted streets will receive fines of $31, starting in May.
Planetizen: How Does Freight Fit Into Complete Streets? – Over the past few years, there has been an increase in deliveries, including items ranging from groceries to furniture. The growth of e-commerce and the vast increase in delivery services has called for an evaluation of the Complete Streets model as most local streets are not designed for delivery freight, and policymakers aim to keep streets safe and accessible. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) hosted a workshop to identify ways to balance the increasing delivery needs and the needs of other street users.
The New York Times: Uber Close To Deal For Partnership With San Francisco Taxi Outfit – Uber is close to closing a deal with San Francisco partner, Flywheel technologies, that would allow residents to order a taxi using the Uber app. This is similar to a deal recently announced in New York City. But San Francisco’s taxi drivers fear that this system will reduce their potential earnings per ride.
Mass Transit: President’s FY23 Budget Requests $21.1 Billion For Transit – The President’s budget for FY23 requests $142 billion for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The budget includes $21.1 billion for the Federal Transit Administration. This investment in transit aims to make traveling safer, easier, cleaner, and more affordable. Philadelphia’s proposed FY23 budget increases funding for SEPTA by $9 million per year.
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