The Hub 9/27/2024: 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!
September 30 through October 6, 2024, is a Week Without Driving. We encourage everyone to commute without driving. Explore sustainable commute options such as biking, walking, and public transit. Join this nationwide challenge to understand the barriers nondrivers face while commuting through our communities. Sign up for Week Without Driving PA.
WHYY: SEPTA to try out hydrogen fuel cell buses as early as this fall – This Fall SEPTA plans to roll out 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses in a pilot program to help determine the role of hydrogen fuel cells in a future zero-emission fleet. These buses will be on different routes to help SEPTA officials gauge how the buses will perform in different weather conditions and terrains. SEPTA plans to transition its 1,300-bus fleet to zero emissions by 2040.
WHYY: After 4 years, SEPTA reinstates phased-in parking fees. Here’s what to know – On Monday, SEPTA started to reinstate parking fees in phases according to a schedule the agency released. For four years SEPTA offered free parking at their different parking lots to attract riders after the pandemic. Parking will remain free at surface lots on weekends and major holidays. This extra cash will help to address the agency’s $240 million budget deficit.
Minnesota Transportation Research Blog: Measuring the Effects of Road Features on Driving Speeds – A recent study demonstrates that roadway designs have a measurable impact on driving speeds. The Complete Streets approach to roadway design helps to create safer, more accessible environments for all road users. Road features such as single lane roundabouts and raised medians help to reduce speed. Communities need slower, safer roads.
Other Stories
The Inquirer: PennDot cancels planned Schuylkill closing because of ‘inferior’ asphalt
The Inquirer: Time is running out for a deal this year on Pa. state funding for public transportation
WHYY: Halted by COVID, Delaware resumes ‘five-star’ tool to reduce traffic fatalities — DUI roadblocks
StreetsBlog USA: Bicycle Transit Systems Beefs Up To Compete With Lyft After Acquiring BCycle
The Philadelphia Citizen: Expand — Yes, Expand — Public Transit
