Opinion: Philadelphia’s new school start schedule would wreak havoc on students and beyond
Saved by the bell? Not this time.
Posts tagged with Transit
Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia
A pilot program for the Western Pa. city was tucked into the budget bill.
Philly on the rebound: Over 100k people walked through Center City last week
The numbers bode well for businesses in the heart of the city after a rough year.
Everything you need to know about Philly, every day
Stay on top of Philly news with the free Billy Penn morning newsletter, landing in your inbox six days a week.
We need your support
We don’t have a paywall, and never will. Instead, we depend on readers like you to keep our newsroom jamming on stories about Philadelphia. If you like what you see, will you support our work?
YOU are the key to Billy Penn's survival
We don’t have a paywall, and our daily newsletter is free. Instead, we depend on readers like you. If you like what you see, will you join as a member today?
Your support is key
Donations from readers like you keep Billy Penn’s newsroom running. Want to make sure we stay around for a while? Become a sustainer with a recurring contribution. Thank you!
Powered by YOU
Our nonprofit newsroom depends on sustaining members — and we’re grateful for your support! Every dollar donated goes directly to our bottom line. Want to tell a friend about Billy Penn? Send them to our newsletter signup page.
Philly bike share hits a new record, and thefts are down
Indego is in the middle of a major expansion.
How to get to Philly’s FEMA vaccination site: Parking, SEPTA, accessible transport
So when you score that appointment, you’ll know where to go.
Getting around on SEPTA is a ‘nightmare,’ so she’s crowdfunding a wheelchair van
Heather Kerstetter is tired of showing up late. The transit authority says upgrades to CCT are coming.
More people fell on SEPTA tracks in 2020 than past five years, despite massive ridership drop
The grand majority of falls happen on the Market-Frankford Line.
Philly’s first raised bike lane with a concrete buffer is nearly complete
The bikeway runs along the middle of North American Street, connecting Northern Liberties to Fairhill.
Tina Fey’s ‘I’m a SEPTA b*tch’ wouldn’t be a bad slogan, says transit agency GM
Before her recent car purchase, the Philly-area native comedian was a public transportation diehard, she told Jimmy Fallon.
Open to the air and socially distant, e-scooters are trending — but they’re still illegal in PA
Detractors include the insurance industry, SEPTA and the Kenney administration.
Why is I-76 lane closed through 2020? To reduce flood danger
The double median along a mile of Schuylkill Expressway in University City allows water to pool, PennDOT says.
Remembering Sarah Pitts, the late Philly activist who helped veterans, voters and people in recovery
The 35-year-old lawyer was killed biking home on Labor Day.
With fancy entrances and glass skylights, SEPTA’s 5th Street Station is finally open
Planning and renovation on the Historic District El stop took the better part of four years.
This SEPTA bus route is a lifeline for Northeast Philly — and ridership dropped almost 40%
Snaking from Bucks to the top of the El, the 24 connects shops, offices, residences and nursing homes.
‘Would you like a mask?’ SEPTA’s social distancing coaches are getting a pretty good response
Not everyone complies, but many riders are grateful.
SEPTA trains and buses have great airflow — which means less coronavirus risk for riders
Along with mask-wearing, health officials say ventilation is key to avoiding infection.
Are SEPTA riders wearing face masks? We rode bus, trolley and subway to find out
Face coverings are now required, but police will not enforce the rule.
Megabus restarts Philly service amid confusion over roadwork behind 30th Street Station
You can get tickets to D.C. now and NYC next week — and the bus will pick you up in the regular spot, officials say.
Meet 20 frontline workers essential to SEPTA service in Philly
From technicians to conductors to dispatchers, these folks are key to public transit.
Meet the key officials leading Philly’s pandemic response
Who's running the show on health, schools, operations and transit.