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NorthEast Times

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Philadelphia Traffic Deaths Fell 26% in 2025, and the City Credits Roosevelt Boulevard’s Speed Cameras

Traffic deaths in Philadelphia fell 26% last year, from 120 in 2024 to 89 in 2025, according to the city’s Vision Zero annual report released Monday, the Inquirer, NBC10, PhillyVoice and WHYY reported. It is the largest one year drop since the program began in 2016, the Inquirer and NBC10 reported.

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BUCKSCO.Today

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Nearly Half of Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Go Toward Debt

Every time a Bucks County driver passes through a Pennsylvania Turnpike toll point, nearly half of that payment goes toward old debt. Of each toll dollar, 47 cents covers debt service, according to an October explanation from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Breaking Down the Toll Dollar. The rest of each...

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What PHL Economy Parking Reveals About Philly’s Travel Economy

Why Parking At The Airport Is A Philly Economy Story. Every time you circle the economy lot at PHL looking for a spot, you’re participating in a tiny, grease-stained chapter of the regional economy. Airport parking isn’t just a line item on your travel budget — it’s a signal of how many people are flying in and out of this city, how much they’re willing to pay to avoid a cab, and how much slack is left in the system before prices climb. Here’s what you need to know before you drive out to Island Avenue, plus why the $18-a-day lot matters more than you’d think.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d
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AFC Construction Update: Fall 2026

Northbound I-95 Construction Ramping Up This Fall at the Allegheny/Castor Interchange in Northeast Philadelphia. November 2, 2026 – Following implementation of a new work zone traffic pattern in early October that moved northbound traffic to the center of the interstate, construction activities began full-scale on northbound Interstate 95 at the northern end of the Allegheny/Castor Avenue Interchange in Northeast Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA · 4d
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Northbound I-95 Construction Begins at Allegheny/Castor Interchange in Northeast Philadelphia

Northbound I-95 construction in Northeast Philadelphia is ramping up this fall at the Allegheny/Castor Avenue Interchange. According to a 95Revive.com report, crews will remove and rebuild about 1.3 miles of existing northbound concrete pavement between Tioga Street and Wheatsheaf Lane, including new northbound bridges over Venango Street, Castor Avenue, and Wheatsheaf Lane. Pile driving will occur during the day; crews will use drilled micropiles near residences to reduce noise and vibration.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

WHYY

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Philly plans to double its number of speed cameras in the city in effort to cut down on pedestrian deaths

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphians are more than three times as likely to die in a traffic crash than in New York City. That’s according to new numbers in the Vision Zero...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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SEPTA Ridership Hits Highest Level Since 2020 As Bus Trips Surge 14 Percent

SEPTA just recently posted its strongest ridership numbers in more than six years, and Philadelphia’s buses are doing much of the heavy lifting, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. The transit agency averaged 822,753 daily passenger trips in September, its highest ridership since February 2020 — the last month...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Schuylkill River Rail Authority Uses State Grants to Keep Reading-Philadelphia Line on Track

The authority working to bring passenger trains back to Reading and Philadelphia is moving ahead with state money, continuing that project that would put Phoenixville back on the passenger rail map, writes Karen Shuey for The Daily Local News. At its Monday, Oct. 26, meeting, the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail...

Phoenixville, PA · 4d

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

CBS Philadelphia

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 7d

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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.

Pennsylvania · 6d

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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.

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

NBC Philadelphia

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

NorthEast Times

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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,...

Philadelphia, PA · 7d

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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...

Philadelphia, PA · 6d

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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