Transportation
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Critical I-95 Bridge Connecting Suburbs to the Stadiums, City and Jersey Shore Could See Tolls
People from the Montco, Chester and Delco areas who use the Girard Point Bridge to get down to the stadiums or to the Jersey Shore might have to start paying a $1 to $2 toll to use the bridge, reports Joe Brandt for nbcphiladelphia.com. The toll, collected via EZ Pass, could begin in 2023. The…
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New Transit Plan for SEPTA Calls for Expansion, Increased Frequency of Regional Rail Service
A new transit plan proposed by the City of Philadelphia calls for the expansion of SEPTA’s regional rail service and increasing the frequency of trains so they come every 15 minutes, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan, which also includes an overhaul of SEPTA’s bus network and modernizing the trolley system,…
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Biden Administration Could Help King of Prussia Rail Project, Expert Says
An urban developer thinks large projects proposed in the Philadelphia region designed to invigorate the economy are more likely to get federal support with a change of Administration in the White House, writes Brian X. McCrone for nbcphiladelphia.com. Urban development expert Harris Steinberg sees an opportunity to move forward on things like public transit. “The…
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American Airlines to Furlough 1,000-Plus Employees in Philadelphia
Despite adding routes out of Philadelphia International Airport, American Airlines will furlough more than 1,000 Philadelphia workers in April as forecasts show reduced flights this summer, writes Erik Siemers and Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The furloughs start April 10 involving 1,032 employees based at Philadelphia International Airport. A notice to Pennsylvania through…
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To Survive, SEPTA Regional Rail Should Try to Expand Its Ridership Base
With its ridership down around 85 percent from pre-pandemic levels, SEPTA Regional Rail has to consider widening its customer base to survive, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is especially important considering that many of its suburban riders will not return to their five-day-a-week schedules even when the pandemic is no longer a…
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Wheels in Motion Offers Top Customer Service to Montco-Area Drivers
While the general population isn’t driving a whole lot these days, finding a trusted auto mechanic is priceless. Mike Yannessa at Wheels in Motion aims to be that place for his customers, writes Christine Tarlecki for the Montco Explorer. “We are a family-owned business* that has been in Pottstown since 1979. December 2020 starts our 41st year…
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FTA and SEPTA Announce Combined Record of Decision for the King of Prussia Rail Project
King of Prussia District and the King of Prussia Rail Coalition announced an exciting step forward for SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail project, writes Executive Director Eric Goldstein, King of Prussia District, in a recent blog post. Recently, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of…
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Still No Timeline on Return of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West, Cynwyd Lines
While some of the SEPTA lines that were suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak slowly started to return over the summer, the Chestnut Hill West and Cynwyd Lines remained suspended, with no definite date given on their reinstatement, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two lines have some of the lowest ridership of…
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Wall Street Journal: Fewer Commuters Prompts SEPTA to Offer New Ticket Types
With many riders still working remotely from home due to the ongoing pandemic, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has joined the growing number of transit agencies that are rethinking the regular monthly rail passes and coming up with new types of tickets for commuters, writes Paul Berger for The Wall Street Journal. In October, SEPTA introduced…
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Montco Drivers To Dig Deep in Their Pockets as PA Turnpike Drives Up Tolls
Montgomery County drivers once again have to dig deeper into their pockets after the latest Pennsylvania Turnpike toll hikes took effect on Sunday, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The increase, approved by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in July, adds 6 percent for E-ZPass and “Toll By Plate” users. “Toll By Plate” is a…
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What’s the Future of Commuting Now That We’re Used to Working From Home?
Some miss the perks of traveling to work writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Others enjoy the extra time and saved money that comes with a computer-less day, even if movement is limited and work hours are longer. Walkers and bikers are the most eager to return to their status quo commute. That makes…
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SEPTA to Receive Federal Funding for King of Prussia Rail Extension Planning
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will receive $360,000 from the Federal Transit Administration to create plans for transit-oriented development at five stations of the proposed four-mile King of Prussia rail extension of Norristown High Speed Line, according to a staff report from Progressive Railroading. The awards are being allocated through the FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented…
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Despite Financial Uncertainty, SEPTA to Move Forward with $2B King of Prussia Rail Project
Despite the pandemic-related financial uncertainty, SEPTA is planning to move forward on a $2 billion project that would extend rail service to King of Prussia between 2025 and 2027, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During a virtual public meeting held on Tuesday, SEPTA officials provided an update on the proposed expansion of the…
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PennDOT to Finalize Study of Rail Corridor from Reading to Norristown for Passenger Service Line
PennDOT will finalize its study by the end of the year on the feasibility of using the Norfolk Southern owned rail corridor from Reading to Norristown for a passenger service train line, writes Holly Herman for the Reading Eagle. Once completed, the study will be presented to local transportation leaders. “This high-level evaluation of the…
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SEPTA to Present King of Prussia Rail Project’s Refined Route During Webinar Tonight
SEPTA is planning to present the King of Prussia Rail Project’s Refined Route during a webinar that will take place on Tuesday, December 1, writes the Patch. Refinements made over the past three years include a detailed engineering analysis of the rail alignment and guideway design. They also include minor modifications to the stations’ locations…
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SEPTA Is Feeling a $1M Per Day COVID-19 Financial Pinch
With ridership down by 70 to 80 percent due to COVID-19, SEPTA is feeling a significant financial pinch, writes Kelly Rule for FOX 29. Coupled with the expenses from responding to the pandemic, this drop in ridership is causing the transportation authority to lose $1 million a day. “We can only provide the service that…
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Nationwide Decline in Driving May Be Permanent
According to a recently released study by accounting and consulting firm KPMG, the nationwide decline in driving may be permanent, writes Justin Fox for Bloomberg. During the early days of the pandemic, driving in the United States recorded an unprecedented decline of 41 percent in vehicle miles traveled. According to the most recent available data…
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SEPTA Might Slash Extension of Norristown High Speed Line to King of Prussia
Due to pandemic-related financial strain, SEPTA is expected to put a stop to $250 million worth of capital projects and the extension of Norristown High Speed Line to King of Prussia may be among them, writes Jack Tomczuk for the Metro. In the recently released report called “Move Better Together,” the transit authority said it…
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