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Philadelphia Makes Top 10 List Of Worst Cities For Car Drivers

Philadelphia came in 10th as one of the worst metropolitan cities for car drivers according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2013/03/08

Local Transportation Services Cut Due To Storm

Transportation services have been suspended in New Jersey and Pennsylvania due to the winter storm.

2013/02/08

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Port Authority Transportation Facilities Slowly Recovering From Sandy

The Port Authority of New Jersey and New York has reported an update on conditions at their transportation facilities on Sunday.

2012/11/04

SEPTA Offering Credits To Pass Holders Affected By Sandy Service Disruption

Beginning on Monday, customers can receive a credit when they turn in their passes for the week of Oct. 29 or the month of October and purchase a future weekly or monthly pass.

2012/11/01

Thousands Wanted To Take Part In Travel Survey

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is looking for 10,000 people to each play a small role in a travel survey.

2012/09/18

Hearing To Be Held On Lease Between SEPTA And City Of Philadelphia

A city councilman plans to hold a hearing on the long-running lease negotiations between the city and SEPTA. He says the city isn’t getting its fair share.

2012/02/18

LaHood Calls On Congress To Pass FAA Funding Bill

Feds Reach Deal On New Jersey Trans-Holland Tunnel Bill

Federal transit officials have reached an agreement with New Jersey, allowing the state to pay $95 million of a $271 million bill for a railroad tunnel project that Gov. Chris Christie scrapped nearly a year ago.

2011/09/30

Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Hints At Possible New Corbett Funding Plan

Pennsylvania’s transportation secretary is raising the possibility that Governor Tom Corbett may not make his much-anticipated proposal on transportation funding that was expected this fall.

2011/09/27

(SEPTA workers repair a washout under a section of track near the Jenkintown station. Photo provided by Septa)

SEPTA Resumes Service On All Regional Rail Lines

After a day of delays and route suspensions due to flooding, SEPTA has resumed service on all of its regional rail lines.

2011/09/09

New Study Shows Most Dangerous Places To Walk In The Country

A newly released study looks at the most dangerous parts of America in which to walk – and Philadelphia ranks among the safest,

2011/05/29

PROM 2011: Top Transportation

If you’re looking to pimp your ride for prom this year, you’ve come to the right spot.

2011/03/18

SEPTA Board Signs Off On $425M Loan For System Wide Upgrades

The SEPTA board will borrow some $425 million for new rail cars, a new high-tech fare collection system, and renovations to one of its busy regional rail stations.

2011/01/28

New Survey Highlights Economic Growth For Some Businesses In New Jersey

Over 1,300 members large and small are seeing their own ledgers improving with 31% reporting higher revenues this year prompting higher profits, spending and hiring.

2010/12/05

Governor Rendell Does Not Act Like 'Lame Duck'

Even with just a few months left in office, Governor Rendell refuses to wear the label of “Lame Duck”, something unusual in Pennsylvania politics.

2010/08/30

New Car, Designed and Built for Wheelchair Users, is Shown

by KYW’s Kim Glovas Next month marks the 20th anniversary of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Today, Philadelphians with disabilities got the first look at a new vehicle designed specifically for use by […]

2010/06/28