The Hub 9/22/2023: 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 4th round of their Public Space Enhancement Mini-grant Program. Applications open now through October 9th.
The Inquirer: How does the SEPTA Bus Revolution impact you? – For the first time in six decades SEPTA is overhauling its bus network to shorten travel time, increase frequency, and create a more reliable service. The final draft of the new route system was revealed on September 1st. Riders can now enter their address to learn how the bus revolution impacts their commute.
Governing: Transit Agencies Rethink Schedules for Fewer Commuters – Transit agencies across big cities such as the Bay Area Rapid Transit are making changes to their schedules, by increasing services during midday, nights and weekends. These changes occur due to changes in travel patterns with fewer traditional 9-5 commuters. Agencies such as SEPTA are evolving into a “lifestyle network” that can be used for any trip easily and reliably.
Pittsburgh Magazine: POGOH Bikeshare to Roll Out Adaptive Bike Fleet for People of All Abilities – Pittsburgh is launching an adaptive program for bicyclists of all abilities in an effort to extend Pittsburgh’s bike share program. This adaptive bike fleet will increase accessibility for people with different abilities. The new fleet roll out will occur on September 30 for a special demonstration.
Other Stories
The Inquirer: SEPTA must negotiate contracts with nearly all its labor unions amid looming financial crisis
WHYY: Freight train hits cement truck at rail crossing in Middletown Twp., Bucks County
The Inquirer: Schuylkill River Trail partially closed until the end of the year due to Manayunk Canal restoration
CityLab: What a Week Without Driving Can Teach
StreetsBlogUSA: How and Why to start a Walking School Bus
