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Philadelphia Councilmember Proposes $1 Tax on Driverless Rides to Fund Zero-Fare Transit Program

A member of the Philadelphia City Council has proposed taxing companies that use driverless vehicles and delivery robots to provide services traditionally executed by human employees. According to a WHYY report, Councilmember Jim Harrity said the tax aims to replace the wage tax revenue the city does not collect when...

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Philly traffic deaths drop to lowest level since 2019

Fewer than 100 people died in vehicle crashes last year in Philadelphia, for the first time since 2019. The number of tickets generated by speed cameras along Broad Street has dropped 67% in recent months, an indication that drivers are slowing down and following the posted limits. However, more people...

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Fatal vehicle crashes in Philly decreased by 26% in 2025, but pedestrian safety remains an issue, officials say

Philadelphia reported 89 traffic fatalities in 2025 — a 26% drop from the year before — yet severe injuries reported as the result of a crash increased by 4% in the same time frame, according to the city's annual Vision Zero report released Monday. Officials with the Office...

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CBS Philadelphia

Route 13 speed camera fines start Friday in Philadelphia

Fines range from $100 to $150 depending on speed, boosting Philadelphia's automated camera count to 80 across major traffic corridors, according to the PPA.

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Pennsylvania Hands Out $19.6M to Clean Up Diesel Trucks in 15 Counties

Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has awarded $19.6 million to fund 18 clean transportation technology projects spread across 15 counties, part of a continuing push to cut diesel pollution tied to freight and cargo transportation. The money is aimed squarely at communities that officials describe as disproportionately affected by that kind of pollution, from Philadelphia to Allegheny County.

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SEPTA Renames Market-Frankford Line the ‘L’ in Signage Overhaul

SEPTA has renamed the Market-Frankford Line in Philadelphia the “L” as part of its SEPTA Metro Wayfinding Project, replacing text-heavy signs with new blue route markers. According to a FOX 29 News report, the signage overhaul will use single-letter identifiers for major lines, with “B” for Broad Street, “T” for city trolleys, and “L” for the Market-Frankford Line. The signage revamp initiative began with Drexel Station at 30th Street.

NBC Philadelphia

Philly traffic deaths drop, but more work needs to be done, report says

Philadelphia’s traffic deaths have dropped dramatically but more work still needs to be done, according to the city’s annual Vision Zero report. Implemented in 2016, Vision Zero is Philadelphia's initiative to eliminate traffic deaths and injuries while increasing safety through "engineering, education, enforcement, policy, and data-driven decision-making." City...

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NorthEast Times

SEPTA’s 24 Used Montreal Rail Cars Will Add Regional Rail Seats Starting Early 2027

SEPTA expects the 24 used passenger rail cars it bought from Montreal to begin carrying Regional Rail riders in early 2027, entering service one at a time after modifications, NBC10 and the Philadelphia Inquirer reported this week after tours of the cars. The Bombardier Comet II cars came from Exo,...

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Drainage Repairs Planned 10/31 & 11/1 on I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia

October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that drainage repairs will occur on northbound I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:. Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, a double lane closure will...

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Parking at the Art Museum: Your No-Nonsense Guide

You’ve got the tickets, you’ve got the afternoon blocked off, and now you just need somewhere to put the car. The Philadelphia Museum of Art sits right on the Parkway with its own garage, but depending on the day and the crowd, you might do better parking a few blocks away and walking in. Here’s the rundown.

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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Construction Scheduled Nov. 2- 20 on I-95 North, Tacony Street in Northeast Philadelphia

Overhead I-95 bridge demolition on Tacony Street will shift to daytime hours next week. October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that construction will occur on northbound Interstate 95 and a section of Tacony Street in Northeast Philadelphia. Drivers are advised of the following...

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PennDOT Announces Lane Closures on Bustleton Pike – November 2–6

PennDOT Announces Lane Closures on Bustleton Pike – November 2–6, 2026. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that resurfacing and utility work will continue next week on Bustleton Pike in Northampton Township as part of ongoing roadway improvement projects throughout the Philadelphia region. Scheduled Roadwork –...

Northampton, PA · 8d

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Philly ranked worst city to drive in

On Oct. 6, Philadelphia found itself at the bottom of Wallethub’s analysis of the Best & Worst Cities to Drive in for the second year in a row, cementing concerns such as road safety, construction, and traffic congestion for city drivers. Wallethub’s analysis was done on “a sample of...

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Road Construction Starting on October 26 on Eastbound U.S. 30 (Coatesville–Downingtown Bypass)

Eastbound U.S. 30 Lane Closure: October 26–27, 2026. Road construction starting on Monday, October 26, 2026. PennDOT’s October 22 announcement scheduled the overnight lane restriction detailed below. Check 511PA for current traffic conditions and restrictions. PennDOT announced an overnight eastbound lane closure on the Coatesville–Downingtown Bypass as part...

Coatesville, PA · 9d

South Jersey Media

Tesla Likely on Autopilot As Route 55 Crash Occurred

On August 22, a 2021 Tesla Model Y crossed the grass median of Route 55 in Vineland, hit a tree, slid into oncoming traffic, and struck a Chevrolet SUV head-on. The SUV’s driver, 68-year-old Phillip Eastman of Springfield, PA, was killed. The Tesla driver and a passenger in the Chevrolet suffered moderate injuries. It has […]

Vineland, NJ · 10d

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Speed cameras now live along stretch of Route 13 in Philadelphia

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KYW News Radio

New SEPTA rail cars get 'Americanized' as they move from Montreal to Philly

Two dozen rail cars bought from Montreal's Exo agency will get U.S.-mandated modifications before they enter service early in 2027.

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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