The Hub 9/20/2024: 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 its 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!
We are back! Today is Parking Day, check out the different parklets around the city.
The Inquirer: SEPTA is dropping in-person ticket sales at the windows in more Regional Rail stations – More Regional Rail riders are using SEPTA Key Cards to pay while traveling, and fewer are buying tickets in stations. As a result, SEPTA announced they will be closing ticket-sales windows at 10 more Regional Rail Stations. Customers who board at an unstaffed station can buy a Quick Trip ticket from conductors on board.
BillyPenn: PennDOT will spend at least $14 million on EV chargers in Philly – According to a report from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Philadelphia will receive at least $14 million in federal funds to subsidize the installation of public Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in 2025 or 2026. There are approximately 10,000 registered EVs in Philly, and only 145 publicly accessible charging stations.
PhillyVoice: To help curtail smoking on subways, SEPTA is handing out flyers with information on how to quit – As a part of SEPTA’s educational blitz between September 17-26, the agency will be handing out flyers at certain subway and trolley stations in an attempt to reduce rider’s exposure to secondhand smoke on the transit system. These flyers will have information on how to quit smoking. The flyers will also have a coupon that can be used at SEPTA’s store.
Other Stories
The Inquirer: More bikes and pedestrians, fewer cars: A $100M rethink of Philly’s historical district
The Inquirer: Properly funding SEPTA is essential to Philadelphia’s economic future
PhillyVoice: Philly Bike Ride, a 20-mile scenic tour through the city, returns for a third year
The Inquirer: Public transit funding, utility protections, and more top Pa. legislature’s fall to-do list
PlanPhilly: Should Philadelphia get permanent pedestrian zones?
The Inquirer: Section of Schuylkill Expressway in South Philly will close for four weekends in a row starting Sept. 21
