Transportation
Josh Shapiro
Gov. Josh Shapiro announces $153 million in funding for SEPTA
The governor directed the Department of Transportation to flex federal highway capital funds to prevent the transit agency’s ‘death spiral’
Capitol Beat
House lawmakers pass mass transit funding bill
The legislation would increase funding transfers for mass transit, but little time remains in the current legislative session.
Transportation
Philly Mayor Parker, feds mark landmark bridge reopening
The Montgomery Avenue Bridge is the first project to be completed using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds
Transportation
‘License plate flippers’ help drivers evade police, tickets and tolls
A few states and cities are cracking down on the devices, which obscure or conceal license plates.
News & Politics
Four for Friday: What to expect from Philadelphia City Council
Council members returned to City Hall for legislative session Thursday
Transportation
As traffic fatalities increase, so do fears about the future of Vision Zero
A spate of high-profile pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have called Philadelphia’s commitment to protect residents from reckless drivers into question
Infrastructure
Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg
The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.
Philadelphia
Five for Friday: A look at Philadelphia’s busy week
City & State breaks down Philly news from the first week of April
Capitol Beat
Five for Friday: Harrisburg storylines you may have missed
City & State breaks down five moves that shaped policy discussion this week
Transportation
SEPTA to receive $317 million federal grant to replace Market-Frankford Line fleet
The federal funding comes amid SEPTA’s financial struggles and transit funding discussions in Harrisburg
Transportation
PHL International Airport gets $20.4 million grant through bipartisan infrastructure bill
The federal grant funding will be used to make energy efficiency improvements in terminals
Budget
Philly Dems: SEPTA boost just one highlight for city in Shapiro budget proposal
The governor proposed a $283 million increase in transit funding statewide
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Infrastructure
Infrastructure ‘boot camps’ help cities like Bethlehem win federal grants
The Local Infrastructure Hub has helped participating cities win millions of dollars to address pressing needs in transportation, climate, flood mitigation, rails, broadband and more
News & Politics
Larry Krasner files suit against law seeking to appoint special prosecutor in Philadelphia
Act 40 requires a special prosecutor be appointed to oversee criminal activity taking place near SEPTA
Philadelphia
Krasner and Street rebuke new SEPTA special prosecutor law
Act 40 would require a special prosecutor be appointed to oversee SEPTA crimes
Transportation
John Fetterman and Susan Wild join Mack Truck workers on picket line in Macungie
The U.S. senator comes to Macungie Tuesday after previously joining UAW workers in Bucks County and Michigan
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer
The executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority talks about workforce issues and fixing the agency’s reputation
Transportation
PennDOT finalizes agreement to expand passenger rail service in western PA
The finalized agreement with Norfolk Southern would add an additional trip between New York and Pittsburgh.
Transportation
Fetterman and Casey urge Norfolk Southern to join close call reporting system
The railroad said in March it would join the system but hasn’t yet done so
Policy
Millions of federal dollars slated for 54 EV charging projects across Pennsylvania
Fifty-four projects in 35 counties selected for $33.8 million in conditional awards for the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
