SEPTA quietly OKs budget with no fare hikes
May 23, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “With none of the fireworks that often accompany SEPTA’s financial dealings, the transit agency’s board yesterday approved a $1.095 billion operating budget for the year that begins July 1.”
Source: SEPTA quietly OKs budget with no fare hikes
Philly To Take Europe’s Lead With SmartBike
May 19, 2008
CBS 3 reports, “Three centuries after William Penn mapped out its streets for horses and carriages, Philadelphia will soon learn if it has enough brotherly love—and fear of rising gas prices—to fuel what could be the nation’s largest bicycle-sharing initiative.”
Source: Philly To Take Europe’s Lead With SmartBike
In rush-hour battle, the bike rolls on
May 14, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “No surprise there: Pit a bike, a car and a SEPTA bus against one another in a “commuter race” to Center City during rush hour, and the two-wheeler usually wins.”
Source: In rush-hour battle, the bike rolls on
Hearings set on $5.5 billion in road, rail projects
May 13, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “The future of the region’s proposed highway and transit projects is the focus of public hearings this month in Philadelphia and Cherry Hill.”
Source: Hearings set on $5.5 billion in road, rail projects
Turnpike bidding goes into overtime
May 13, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “Preliminary bids for a 75-year lease of the Pennsylvania Turnpike came in so close to one another that at least some of the bidders have been given five more days to sweeten the pot.”
Source: Turnpike bidding goes into overtime
Transit systems travel ‘green’ track
May 8, 2008
USA Today reports, “‘Carbon footprint’ has become part of the national lexicon, and mass transit systems throughout the country are taking steps to ease their impact on the environment even as they strive to provide more service to a growing number of riders.”
Source: Transit systems travel ‘green’ track
Rerouting SEPTA’s governance
May 5, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “The politically powerful but largely invisible directors of SEPTA are about to get an unaccustomed moment in the spotlight.”
Source: Rerouting SEPTA’s governance
Wheels start turning on bike-sharing concept
May 1, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “City officials yesterday embraced the concept of bicycle sharing as a way to reduce traffic and pollution, but said many questions must be answered before Philadelphia becomes the first U.S. city to institute public pedaling on a large scale.”
Source: Wheels start turning on bike-sharing concept
Philly Considering Bike Share Program
April 30, 2008
CBS3 reports, “Philadelphia City Council plans to explore the benefits of a bike-share program.”
Source: Philly Considering Bike Share Program
Phila., SEPTA seek better relationship
April 30, 2008
The Inquirer reports, “The city and SEPTA, long trapped in a loveless marriage, are embarking on a second honeymoon.”
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