Transportation
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Railroad tracks, spur of Lansdale’s past, may be the key to its future
Lansdale, a Montgomery County borough of about 16,000, exists because of the railroad. When the North Penn Railroad was laying tracks from the city to the Lehigh Valley, Doylestown insisted on a spur, and that junction opened in 1856 in what today is Lansdale, writes Jason Laughlin at philly.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The Black Reserve Bookstore, about…
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SEPTA mulls redesign of bus network
SEPTA issued a blueprint Thursday to revitalize its bus network in ways it hopes will provide faster service with fewer stops and no transfer fees. The fiirm of Jarrett Walker, a nationally recognized transit expert from Portland, Ore., was hired by SEPTA for $250,000 to author the 100-page report expected to shape the priorities for city…
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New $33M PennDOT center coming to King of Prussia
Managing traffic flow across the region takes a herculean effort, and for course, a place for all of those folks doing the work to drive to everyday to make it happen. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will break ground on a new traffic management center in 2020, an approximately $33 million project that makes way…
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Wolf, PennDOT Secretary announce plan to improve travel between King of Prussia and Philadelphia
Governor Tom Wolf joined Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards to announce the start of a long-range, comprehensive, multimodal transportation management plan designed to enhance travel and safety along the Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) corridor between King of Prussia and Philadelphia, according to a press release submitted by the governor’s office. “My administration is not…
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AAA forecasts record travel over Memorial Day weekend
AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates a record number of people will be traveling over the holiday period between Thursday, May 24 and Monday, May 28. Memorial Day travel volume in the Philadelphia region this year could be at its highest level since 2005, writes Donna Rovins at dailylocal.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “In the Philadelphia region and across Pennsylvania,…
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AAA: Record number expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend
After a long winter, residents across the region are ready for the unofficial start to the summer season — Memorial Day weekend. AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates a record number of people will be traveling over the holiday period — between Thursday, May 24 and Monday, May 28. Memorial Day travel volume in the Philadelphia region this…
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7th annual Bike To Work Day set for May 18
The nonprofit Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVF) will host its Seventh Annual Bike to Work Day Friday, May 18. In Montgomery County, the ride kicks off at 7:15 a.m. at Norristown Transportation Center, bound for Valley Forge National Historical Park via the Schuylkill River Trail north, writes Gary Puleo at pottsmerc.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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Get pedaling: GVF hosts 7th annual Bike To Work Day
In honor of National Bike to Work Day, the nonprofit Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVF) will host its Seventh Annual Bike to Work Day on May 18. The organization is hosting events at two locations for cycling enthusiasts to gather and began riding In Montgomery County, the ride kicks off at 7:15 a.m.…
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SEPTA Key costs soar to $297M as agency fixes snafus
SEPTA’s capital budget for the upcoming fiscal year increased the estimated total price of implementing the Key card payment system to $297.77 million, a nearly $30 million increase over last year’s projection and $122 million more than the $175 million cost SEPTA estimated after selecting the project’s main contractor. The 70 percent price jump comes…
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SEPTA the driving force behind some economic bursts in Montgomery County
When most people think of SEPTA they think of taking a train into the city or catching a bus or trolley to school or work; maybe hopping on the Market-Frankford Line to go to Center City or the Broad Street Line to the sports complex to take in a game. While SEPTA drives many of…
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SEPTA announces plans to change to Key card costs
Following the end of token sales at all SEPTA-operated locations, SEPTA will launch several enhancements to the SEPTA Key program for new and existing cardholders beginning May 4, 2018, according to a press release issued by SEPTA. In response to customer feedback, the minimum amount to load funds onto the SEPTA Key Card Travel Wallet…
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PennDOT to repair potholes on more than 10 roads in Montgomery County
PennDOT maintenance and contractor crews, according to a press release, will be working on more than 50 state highways next week to repair deteriorated pavement across the five-county Philadelphia region. The roadways in Montgomery County include: U.S. 202 (Dekalb Street) in Upper Merion Township; U.S. 422 in Lower Pottsgrove, West Pottsgrove, North Coventry and Limerick…
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Living near rail stations a boon for suburban homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being of the region and the state, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The study found that rail service added $14.5 billion to residential property values in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery,…
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King of Prussia upgrades safety on First Ave.
Construction is set to begin in late April on King of Prussia’s First Avenue Road Diet, a safety improvement project for motorists and pedestrians coordinated by the King of Prussia District (KOP-BID) and Upper Merion Township. KOP-BID will host a public information session and open house about the roadway improvements Wednesday, April 4, from 1-…
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Get on the bus with Uber’s new ‘Express Pool’ service
Uber is expanding its reach in the Philadelphia region by introducing Express Pool, which will make Philadelphia one of just six cities in the country to offer this bus-like alternative. Express Pool will work like Uber Pool, in that drivers will pick up separate passengers and drop them off at different locations. The difference is…
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Better start saving for summer 2018 driving season
While weather forecasters may be predicting sunny and hot summer days, AAA is predicting that the driving season over the summer months will be a bit costly. AAA’s forecasters expect to see gas prices rise toward the end of February or the beginning of March, according to Jana L. Tidwell, manager of public and government…
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SEPTA offers the inside track on getting to the Philadelphia Eagles’ parade
By train, trolley, bus or car — parade goers ready to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles should have up-to-the-minute info before venturing into the masses. The Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines will be free Thursday, one of several changes SEPTA said would happen to its services Thursday to accommodate the Eagles Super Bowl LII victory parade through the…
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Super Bowl parade plans to include free rides from SEPTA
It you’re hoping to join the masses in celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles and their historic Super Bowl victory, SEPTA has made doing so just a bit easier, and cheaper for some. SEPTA announced rides on the Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines will be free all day, thanks to Independence Blue Cross. Trains will be running…
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