
Transportation
Finding a home for Philly’s intracity bus station remains a frustrating waiting game
City officials say they’re still evaluating sites for both interim and long-term facilities; a bus company CEO offered to develop one and lease it to the city.
1 month ago
Looming SEPTA cuts could increase climate pollution in the Philly area
An analysis by WHYY News shows the increased traffic could raise Philly’s transportation sector carbon emissions by around 4%.
1 month ago
Listen 1:14FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues
The rule announced Tuesday will cap the number of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport at 28 apiece per hour.
1 month ago
Riders call SEPTA essential to their lives and plead for state funding
Transit agency plans to shut down dozens of bus and rail lines and hike fares due to funding shortfall.
1 month ago
SEPTA board pressed for answers over proposed cuts: ‘Are people just supposed to walk?’
Advocates rallied to support state subsidies for SEPTA and worry about public transportation for the most vulnerable riders, like students, seniors and disabled passengers.
2 months ago
Listen 0:54Some popular SEPTA bus routes may disappear before others with low ridership. Here’s why
SEPTA is under pressure to save as much money as possible, but its service-cut strategy did not eliminate all routes with low ridership and high cost per passenger.
2 months ago
Listen 1:05NJ Transit reaches tentative deal with train engineers, ending the strike for now
A deal is reached to end the NJ Transit rail strike. Gov. Phil Murphy won’t offer specifics but said it’s good for both sides. Union members must still ratify it
2 months ago
Listen 0:53New Jersey Transit train engineers reach tentative deal to end strike
The union said its members would return to work on Tuesday, when trains would resume their regular schedules.
2 months ago
Talks aimed at ending NJ Transit rail strike resumed Saturday and will continue Sunday
NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri spoke Saturday at Newark’s Broad Street Station, saying the agency is preparing for the workweek commute by “surging” buses to help commuters.
2 months ago
NJ Transit strike: Here’s what you need to know
Residents of South and Central New Jersey and Pennsylvania are scrambling for travel options after NJ Transit engineers walked off the job.
2 months ago
Listen 1:06NJ Transit strike begins after last-minute talks fail, halting train service
About 350,000 daily riders face major disruptions as the New Jersey Transit halts all train service.
2 months ago
NJ Transit issues warning for riders ahead of potential rail strike
The agency urged riders to reach their destinations before the end of the day Thursday or risk being stranded, as engineers could walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
2 months ago
Is air traffic out of control?
Newark airport had thousands of delays and cancellations due to air traffic control blackouts. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy says FAA needs major upgrades and efforts to recruit staff.
Air Date: May 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:08PennDOT proposes a ‘road diet’ for Northeast Philadelphia’s Castor Avenue in effort to make it safer
Instead of two lanes in each direction, PennDOT wants one lane each way and a center turning lane, as well as a raised curb extension and SEPTA boarding lanes.
2 months ago
NJ Transit engineers could walk off the job Friday, leaving some 350,000 commuters in the lurch
Wages and working conditions have been the main sticking points of the negotiations between the agency and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.
2 months ago