The Hub 8/2/2024: 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.
Feet First Philly launched the 5th round of their Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program. Applications are due on October 10th at 11:59 PM. Grants range from $500 to $2000, with the opportunity to support at least one larger project of up to $5000. Learn more about this opportunity here! Apply TODAY and improve a public space in your neighborhood.
WHYY: Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement – From mid-May to mid-July the number of parking violations the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) wrote increased by 135% compared to the same period in 2023. During this time, the PPA wrote nearly 19,000 citations for sidewalk parking violations, roughly a 500% increase over the 3,100 sidewalk citations written in the same 2-month period last year. This increase in enforcement aims to improve accessibility in our city and make it easier for pedestrians, bicyclists, and residents using assisted devices such as wheelchairs to get around the city safely.
The Inquirer: This ride-share service costs $2 to ride in Camden. It has completed over 46,000 rides since launching in 2023. – The Camden Loop is a microtransit service launched last year and services Camden city limits. It only costs $2 per ride and has completed over 46,000 rides. It is a great service for riders but is currently only available on weekdays from 6 am to 8 pm, but riders have been asking about weekend services.
WHYY: Transforming Philly public transit: Riders advocate for a streamlined service – WHYY News hosted a Bridging Blocks conversation at the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez library and residents discussed the different issues affecting Philadelphia’s public transit system, SEPTA. Residents want a safe, reliable service and therefore discussed issues such as cleanliness, rider etiquette, and switching between the different modes of transit. Everyone’s viewpoint can help improve SEPTA, as a good public transit service is important.
Other Stories
BillyPenn: So many electric vehicles in Philly, but so few chargers
Glenside Local: PA Turnpike shares details of Open Road Tolling transition, the eastern portion of the system to launch in January 2025
New York Times: Traffic Enforcement Dwindled in the Pandemic. In Many Places, It Hasn’t Come Back.
WHYY: SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
Transportation Today: Pittsburgh Regional Transit to request federal loan for purchase of new rail cars
