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Transportation

A train on tracks as seen from above.
Studio 2
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s death spiral: Is public transit doomed?

Public transit connects neighborhoods and cities, it gets you to work or to your loved ones. But what happens if funding runs low? Or services are cut?

Air Date: November 20, 2024

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a SEPTA train
Community
6abc

SEPTA, city transit union come to tentative agreement, potentially avoiding strike in Philadelphia

The agreement between SEPTA and the union representing city transit workers includes a 5% wage increase, as well as a pension increase.

1 month ago

Neighbors by a new mural
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Newly unveiled mural helps to protect Cedar Park pedestrians

Unveiled this week, this vibrant art project helps to close off a former turning lane.

1 month ago

a SEPTA train
Community
6abc

SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday

The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs.

1 month ago

Passengers wait to board Peter Pan bus
Community
Billy Penn

Intercity bus riders at Spring Garden terminal will get a waiting room trailer

Plans to move the curbside stop to an Old City garage are stuck in limbo.

1 month ago

Looking at the SS United States
Community
Billy Penn

It stayed put, but admirers got an up-close look at SS United States

Plans to move the near-1,000-foot-long vessel between piers Thursday were scrapped. A new schedule was not provided.

1 month ago

SEPTA bus
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA postpones Bus Revolution due to budget deficit

The plan for more frequent and reliable buses is the funding crisis’ first victim.

1 month ago

SS United States
Community
Billy Penn

SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed

The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.

2 months ago

SS United States
Community
6abc

SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know

The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.

2 months ago

SEPTA bus
Community
Billy Penn

SEPTA says it’ll raise fares additional 21.5%, shut down some routes

Legislative inaction results in a plummet off the “fiscal cliff.”

2 months ago

A SEPTA bus on the street
Community
6abc

SEPTA strike 2024: Negotiations to continue Monday for Philadelphia transit union workers

Bus, trolley and transit operators in Philadelphia are currently working without a contract.

2 months ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Education

SEPTA continues talks to avert strike, allowing 55K Philly students to have transportation to school

The School District of Philadelphia planned to offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

2 months ago

Wilmington's port
Courts & Law

Philly ports win as federal judge slams Delaware port expansion plan

Philadelphia port leaders sued to stop Delaware’s port expansion plans, saying it would hurt ship traffic to their facilities.

2 months ago

Children get off their school bus below the 25th Street Viaduct
Education

55K Philly students could be without transportation to schools if SEPTA strikes

The School District of Philadelphia could offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.

2 months ago

Listen 1:24
A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Urban Planning

SEPTA strike could happen as soon as Friday, school district says impacted students won’t be marked late

SEPTA said it expects negotiations will continue through the 11:59 p.m. deadline Thursday.

2 months ago

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