Transportation
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Narberth Residents Bristle as EV Charging Stations Pop up on Neighborhood Streets
Narberth residents are pushing back on the borough’s installation of EV charging stations on neighborhood streets. Aziza Schuler reported their displeasure for CBS News Philadelphia. “We don’t want this sign that looks like Texaco out front,” said Joann Giangiulio, commenting on the unit that appeared outside her condo. It’s not only the aesthetic that bothers…
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PennDOT Denies Several Personalized License Plate Applications Daily; Here Are Some of Them
PennDOT issues many vanity license plates annually, but it also rejects countless applications, from the puerile to the racist, according to a staff report from City & State Pennsylvania. Each application has to abide by a set of rules that ensure that they do not offend or confuse other drivers, or in many cases, copy…
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New Parking Garage at Conshohocken Station Will Cost SEPTA More Than $48M
The parking garage that SEPTA is planning on building to serve its Conshohocken Station will cost the transportation authority $48,330,000, reported Kevin Tierney for More Than the Curve. The project will increase the number of parking spaces at the station from 118 to 528, with each of the additional 410 spots projected to cost $117,878.…
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Horsham E-Commerce Used-Car Tech Firm Plots Road Ahead with Crowdfunding
The principals of Motobyo, the Horsham e-commerce company whose tech solution connects used car sellers and buyers, have ambitious plans to expand operations. To gather the necessary capital, they’re turning to crowdsourcing, according to a Ryan Mulligan story in PHL INNO. Motobyo was a 2019 startup between George Lekas — a 30-year veteran of selling…
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PennDOT on 2023 Montgomery County Roadwork: Projects Starting, Finishing, and Ongoing
PennDOT has issued a project update on Montgomery County roadwork; the status report is a mixed-bag of relief for commuters that also contains a timely reminder on traffic safety through work zones. The slow-down warning is timed for Work Zone Awareness Week, which ends Apr. 21. It’s an annual campaign to highlight to commuters the…
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Lamborghinis Speed into Devon with New Showroom
Automobil Lamborghini recently held a grand opening with for its new showroom on Lancaster Avenue in Devon, writes O.J. Spivey for The Philadelphia Tribune. Around 250 VIPs enjoyed refreshments and beverages as they got a good look at the storefront as well as at the brand’s latest models. “The opening of Lamborghini Philadelphia is a…
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Now That SEPTA’s Not Spending for KoP Rail, Where Is It Putting the Cash Allotted to It?
The downsides to the federal derailment of the King of Prussia Rail construction have been well documented since the idea reached the end of its line. But nestled in the details of the SEPTA budget are several upsides to the cancellation, reported Thomas Fitzgerald in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lemonade-from-lemons result stems from $340 million…
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To Keep Up with Demand, Wireless EV Charging System Designer Moves to New King of Prussia HQ
InductEV, a producer of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs), is moving to a new headquarters building in King of Prussia. Yahoo Finance reported the need for more elbow room for the tech company. The main driver behind the relo to 660 Allendale Road and the 50,000+ sq. ft. it will provide is the…
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From Conshohocken Southbound, Schuylkill Expressway Listed as One of Top 10 Most Congested Roads Nationwide
The Global Traffic Scorecard published by INRIX, has found that the Schuylkill Expressway. also known as I-76, Southbound from Exit 332 in West Conshohocken to Exit 343 at Spring Garden Street, is one of the top ten most congested roads nationwide. The study is the largest of its kind to date, and analyzed the impact…
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New PennDOT Traffic Management Facility in Upper Merion Hopes to Unlock Gridlock
PennDOT has opened its revamped Southeastern Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) in Upper Merion, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. PennDOT District 6 Executive Louis Belmonte and Pennsylvania Department of General Services Acting Deputy Secretary for Capital Programs Greg Kirk were present for the grand opening ceremony. They were accompanied by local…
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King of Prussia District President & CEO Comments on Rail Project Cessation
By now, most people in the Philadelphia region are aware that SEPTA elected to stop work on the King of Prussia Rail project. I am clearly disappointed by this decision, but understand the reality based upon the facts presented. Thanks I would like to also express my sincere gratitude to the entire King of Prussia…
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New Transportation Service Blue Bell Trolley Hits Local Roads for Fall 2023
The Blue Bell Trolley, a new ride-service company, will navigate area roads for fall 2023, according to a Ryan Genova story in the Glenside Local. Company owner Alexa Manzo, from Ambler, describes her service as a “charming suburban mode of transportation.” Manzo was inspired by the trolley hired for her own wedding. She felt that…
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Despite the King of Prussia Rail Line Jumping the Tracks, Schuylkill River Train Project Chugs On
The blow from the halted King of Prussia Rail project may be ameliorated somewhat by a milestone development for a separate Montgomery-County relevant transit idea: the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA). An item on Berks Community Television carried the story, of interest locally because of its proposed Pottstown, Royersford, Phoenixville and Valley Forge stops.…
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Tracking Reactions: KoP Rail Cancellation Seen as Disappointment
In the aftermath of the state’s KoP Rail decision, Montgomery County leaders shared their responses, which Rachel Ravina gathered for the Main Line Media News. Montgomery County Board of Commissioners chair Ken Lawrence said, “It’s disappointing that the KOP Rail project has been paused. It’s been a transformative project for the region.” Crandall Jones, Norristown…
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Fed’s ‘No’ Stops King of Prussia Rail Line in Its Tracks
All work on the proposed King of Prussia Rail — the four-mile transit extension to the Norristown High Speed Line — has halted. Thomas Fitzgerald reported the cessation in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SEPTA plug-pull resulted from an assessment that a recent Federal Transit Administration (FTA) denial of a new-transit capital grant will propel costs…
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Airport That’s Closest to Northeastern Montco Is Also the One with U.S. Record for Worst Flight Delays
The closest major airport in northeastern Montgomery County, seving communities that include Horsham, is also the one that has recently made the list for having some of the worst delays in the country. Isabel Sepulveda recently boarded her story on the unfortunate record of Trenton-Mercer Airport on Stacker. If there is one thing on which…
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City Ave District Riding High on Forward Motion for Bala Cynwyd Bike-Share Program
A City Ave District–driven bike-share program could be on its way to Bala Cynwyd. Richard Ilgenfritz saddled up to report the idea for Mainline Media News. Earlier this week, Lower Merion commissioners adopted a resolution that supports enabling its staff to submit an application for $150,000 in grant money that would bring Indego, the Philadelphia-based…
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Bipartisan Bill Could Ban Cellphone Usage Behind Wheel in the Keystone State
Pennsylvania could soon join the growing list of states banning cell phone use while behind the wheel, writes Anthony Hennen for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A bipartisan bill in the Pennsylvania Senate would punish motorists using their phones and not paying proper attention to the road ahead with legal penalties for distracted driving. The existing law…
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