Transportation
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PennDOT Plans to Ease Blue Route Congestion, but It Will Take Awhile
The Blue Route is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year as a fully operational link between I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also known as I-476, it has become so popular that its original mission to reduce congestion on local roads has been turned on its head. These days, navigation apps will reroute drivers onto less…
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Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start
Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed interchange changes affecting multiple Chester County towns, including Caln, East Brandywine, Easttown, West Brandywine, Uwchlan, and Downingtown, have been under conceptual design by Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation to…
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SEPTA Saw Lowest Rate of Serious Crime Since 2015 Last Year
SEPTA recorded its lowest level of serious crime last year since 2015, according to new crime statistics, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. According to new crime statistics, SEPTA had a 6 percent decline in serious crimes in 2025. This includes homicides, thefts, and aggravated assaults. Among the eight categories of crime, numbers were down…
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Iconic 30th Street Station in Philadelphia Set to Receive Preservation-Led Makeover
Philadelphia’s iconic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful Amtrak stations, is undergoing a makeover to restore its historic grandeur while adding some modern updates, writes Felix Ngeso for The Travel. Guided by a preservation first philosophy, the renovation seeks to maintain the historical details while upgrading…
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PA Turnpike Implements Lowest Toll Hike in Over a Decade
New toll rates took effect last weekend, bringing a 4% increase, which is the lowest annual hike since 2014. For Montgomery County drivers, especially those regularly using the Fort Washington exit or the Northeast Extension, the change will be modest but noticeable. On Turnpike segments where tolls are calculated by distance, the per-mile rate increases…
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Philadelphia Street Artists Install Bus-Tracking Signs Across City, Aim to Make SEPTA More Accessible
While walking the streets of Philadelphia, you may notice new aluminum signs that indicate estimated bus arrival times. The signs are the work of “Bus Stop Banksy,” a moniker that was used by a local reporter to describe a group of local street artists, writes Angie Orellana Hernandez for The Washington Post. These artists program…
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Philadelphia Named One of World’s Worst Cities for Traffic Congestion
The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX has listed Philadelphia as one of the most congested cities both in the United States and globally, writes Jonathan Diamond for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The report found that during 2025, commuters in Philadelphia lost an average of 101 hours to extended travel, placing it third in the…
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Officials Investigate Small Plane Crash at Wings Field in Blue Bell
Officials are looking into a small plane crash that took place on Sunday just before 3 p.m. on the runway at Wings Field in Blue Bell, according to a staff report from 6abc. Emergency responders discovered the small plane resting on a grass patch next to the runway. Carrying four passengers, the aircraft suffered minor…
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Waymo Plans Philadelphia for Self-Driving Taxi Expansion
Waymo is planning to expand in Philadelphia, bringing the city its first fleet of self-driving taxis, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. Waymo announced that Philadelphia will join over a dozen cities that are planned for future robotaxi deployments. These will add to the five cities where it already operates: Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco,…
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Gov. Shapiro Unveils $220 Million for SEPTA During Frazer Shop and Rail Yard Visit
While visiting the Frazer Shop and Rail Yard in Chester County, Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled an additional $220 million in state funding for SEPTA, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With this additional funding, the transit agency, that is currently tackling repairs to fire-prone Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars and a damaged overhead power system in the trolley tunnel leading to commuter delays, should be able to return…
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2 TSA Airport Checkpoints Close Ahead of Busiest Travel Season
Two TSA security checkpoints closed Wednesday at the Philadelphia International Airport just before the busiest travel seasons of the year, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Transportation Security Administration checkpoint closures at Terminals A-West and F are likely a result of the federal government shutdown, though PHL and TSA did not directly connect…
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Willow Grove Interchange Receives Full Makeover with Removal of Toll Booths
Pennsylvania interchanges are changing with the removal of toll booths, including the Willow Grove Interchange, according to a staff report from CBS News Philadelphia. The latest round of toll booth removals is part of the plan to implement Open Road Tolling along the Pennsylvania Turnpike and northeast extension. This will bring significant changes to local…
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Lower Merion, Amtrak Seek Developer for New Ardmore Station Garage
Lower Merion Township could soon be inviting developer proposals for a 500-space parking garage that would be adjacent to Ardmore train station, with additional commercial uses allowed, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In partnership with Amtrak, the township has been considering plans to build a parking garage on the one-acre site for…
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Can You Name Pennsylvania’s Longest Bridge? It’s in Our Neighborhood
Pennsylvania boasts 25,400 state-owned bridges and one of its longest happens to be right in our backyard, writes Rob Amend for AZ Animals. The Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River connects Chester with Bridgeport, New Jersey. Not only is it the state’s longest bridge, but it is also the fourth-largest cantilever bridge in the…
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SEPTA’s Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Project Faces Further Uncertainty After Capital Funds Withdrawal
SEPTA, with approval from Gov. Josh Shapiro, used part of its capital funds to address a substantial $213 million financial shortfall and reinstate services that had been cut in recent weeks, write Thomas Fitzgerald and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, drawing from the Public Transportation Trust Fund is far from an ideal solution…
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SEPTA Requests Up to $394M Bailout to Address Funding Gap That Caused Drastic Service Cuts
SEPTA has requested a bailout of up to $394 million last week to address a funding gap that resulted in drastic service cuts, writes Sri Taylor for Bloomberg. SEPTA officials asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to authorize the one-time use of its state capital assistance funds to cover a $213 million budget deficit. This…
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How Will Upcoming Service Cuts Impact SEPTA Riders?
With the deadline for SEPTA to secure additional state funding having passed, major service changes are coming, writes Annie McCormick for 6abc. Months ago, SEPTA announced that if it failed to gain additional funding by mid-August, it would lead to heavy service cuts and increased fare. The service cuts are set to go into effect…
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Local College Interns Get Inside Look at Pennsylvania Turnpike Operations
Local college students are getting an inside look at Pennsylvania Turnpike operations this summer as interns, including time at its King of Prussia offices, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. One of them is Kayla Franchetti, who is having some issues explaining to her friends what she is actually going to be doing. “I told…
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