
Transportation
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
Listen 49:39SEPTA, 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
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
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
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.
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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 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 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’ 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 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
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
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
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
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.
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Listen 1:24SEPTA said it expects negotiations will continue through the 11:59 p.m. deadline Thursday.
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