The Hub 8/26/2022: 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 Inquirer: SEPTA May Add Bus Service To Navy Yard – 93% of commuters to the Navy Yard drive, despite being close to neighborhoods of South Philly. There is a shuttle service that runs to Center City and to the Southernmost part of the Broad Street line, but this is not enough. SEPTA is currently working with PIDC on a new transportation option for the Navy Yard – with bus rapid transit being the best option.
BillyPenn: Sign-up Now To Pay For SEPTA Rides With Your Phone – SEPTA riders can now apply to be part of the new pilot test for mobile tickets. This new way to pay could be fully operational as soon as October. This new program will allow riders to carry one less item and also avoid Key card damage. Mobile users will also be able to pay for multiple riders (up to 5) on one account.
PlanPhilly: These 7 Philly Streets Will Be Transformed In Latest Traffic Safety Push – Philadelphia received $25 Million to improve seven road corridors. This money will fund a project called “Great Street PHL” and aims to make Philly streets safer. The seven streets selected are a part of the High Injury Network and are also located in disinvested neighborhoods.
WHYY: SEPTA’s Wawa Station Now Taking Passengers Into Philly – After 3 years of construction SEPTA’s new Media-Wawa line which is 3.5 miles longer is operating now. The expansion was a result of public outreach and public interest. It cost $197 million and is the first expansion of rail services since the 1980s.
CityLab: For 2-Wheel Commuters In LA, ‘Bikepooling’ Brings Safety In Numbers – Riders in LA face various challenges including a lack of biking infrastructure. As a result, only 1% of LA commuters get to work by bicycle. To increase safety and encourage more commuters to bike a new project is set to launch in the Fall. This project will encourage residents to bike to work in groups and hopes to help participants to save money, improve health, and reduce vehicle emissions.
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