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.
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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.
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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.
All the Philly coronavirus helplines, in one convenient directory
There’s lots of ways to get info about COVID-19.
From horses to trolleys: How Philly bus routes got their names
Even SEPTA officials didn't know where the numbers came from.
Mega and Bolt competitor FlixBus is bringing new budget travel options to Philly
Go to Baltimore for $5 or Boston for $10.
Opinion: If Philly cares about safety, we should ban cars from Chestnut Street
Somewhere out there, a world exists where we don’t blame SEPTA for being late.
How SEPTA’s board commutes: Cars, walking…and a bit of public transit
A survey of the 15-member body sheds light on their travel habits.
Part of Filbert Street is going car-free this summer. Should Chestnut be next?
It’s been tried before.
This Philly pup went to Super Bowl LIV to help keep people safe
SEPTA loaned 6-year-old Dodi to patrol the stadium in Miami during the Big Game.
RIP Amtrak flippy board: Commemorate the anniversary of 30th Street’s loss with a modern solution
Thanks to Oat Foundry, you can get up close and personal with a split-flap display in Old City.
11 free New Year’s resolutions for Philadelphia
Cleaner streets, fewer indictments and a modern fare system — is that too much to ask for 2020?