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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 · 10d

Delaware Online | The News Journal

SEPTA Delaware trains restored after Amtrak hits person in Pennsylvania

SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail line is restored after an Amtrak train struck a person in Pennsylvania earlier in the afternoon. A SEPTA spokesperson said an Amtrak train struck a person around Glenolden, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County around 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Since then, SEPTA service on the Wilmington/Newark Line was suspended while Amtrak investigated the incident, but service is restored. Amtrak trains are operating on a heavy delay, according to their schedules between Wilmington and Philadelphia as of 3 p.m. The only direct alternate route to Delaware that is not a train to or from Philadelphia is the 113 bus from Claymont Transit Center. (This story is updated to reflect that SEPTA service is restored). This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: SEPTA Delaware trains restored after Amtrak hits person in Pennsylvania

Wilmington, DE · 10d

MONTCO.Today

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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 · 9d

billypenn.com

Transit accessibility was among key demands for permanent Philly intercity bus terminal

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The next phase of Philadelphia’s planning process for a new, permanent “world-class travel hub” and possible multi-use development is taking place Nov. 4 in the form of a public meeting at Independence Visitor Center at 6 p.m.

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WBRE

Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line shut down after individual hit by Amtrak train

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — SEPTA’s Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail Line was suspended on Wednesday after an individual was struck by an Amtrak Train near Glenolden Station. SEPTA sent the alert just after 2 p.m. Officials did not specify the severity of the victim’s injuries. PHL17 reached out to Amtrak for additional information.

Glenolden, PA · 9d

southjersey.media

Pedal on the Baker Bike Bus

The next Baker Bike Bus ride is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13. All participants will meet at Deerfield Terrace at 7:45 a.m. and will depart at 7:50. Stops before arriving at Maple Dawson Park will include Sentinel and Old Gate Lane, Oak Avenue and Chestnut Street, Oak Avenue and Lippincott Avenue and Irving Court.

Moorestown, NJ · 10d

925xtu.com

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...

925xtu.com

I-95 Repairs, Tacony Street Closure Will Cause Delays and Detours in Northeast Philadelphia

Drivers in Northeast Philadelphia should prepare for nearly three weeks of traffic interruptions as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) implements overnight lane closures on northbound Interstate 95 and daytime and nighttime detours on Tacony Street. According to a MyChesCo report, I-95 northbound will close a lane for drainage grate...

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NorthEast Times

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.

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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...

Pennsylvania · 11d

philadelphiaweekly.com

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 · 13d

95revive.com

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.

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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 · 10d

WHYY

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.today

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...

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VISTA.Today

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 · 12d

957benfm.com

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...

metrophiladelphia.com

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...

phillyvoice.com

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...