Transportation
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Here’s How the Pandemic Affected Philadelphia’s Airport, by the Numbers
Around this time in 2019, Philadelphia International Airport was experiencing record high passenger volume. The 2020 travel data looks a lot different, with passenger travel down 64 percent compared to 2019, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2019, 33 million travelers went through the airport, an all-time annual record. In 2020, it was…
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4 of the Nation’s Worst Truck Traffic Bottlenecks Are Here in the Philadelphia Region
Four of the nation’s worst truck traffic bottlenecks are in the Philadelphia region, writes Michael Tannenbaum for phillyvoice.com. The pandemic has increased speeds at peak travel times, but congestion still existed in 2020. The nonprofit American Transportation Research Institute’s annual ranking used GPS data from freight trucks to rate congestion impact areas along 300 highways.…
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SEPTA Overhaul Promises Faster, More Convenient Commute for Customers
Regional Rail trains every 15 minutes. A bus network redesign. Special passes for low-income users. These are some of the ideas being pursued in an ambitious Philadelphia Transit Plan unveiled Tuesday by City and SEPTA officials, reports Brian X. McCrone for nbcphiladelphia.com. The hope to expand mass transit so residents can leave their car behind…
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Critical I-95 Bridge Connecting Delaware County to the Stadiums, City and Jersey Shore Could See Tolls
People from Delaware County who use the Girard Point Bridge to get down to the stadiums or to the Jersey Shore might have to start paying a $1 to $2 toll to use the bridge, reports Joe Brandt for nbcphiladelphia.com. The toll, collected via EZ Pass, could begin in 2023. The two-deck bridge, part of…
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Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Come to Ridley at the Acme Market on Morton Avenue
Six electric vehicle fast chargers are being installed at the Acme Market at 124 Morton Ave. in Ridley Township, within two miles of I-95 and a half mile from I-76, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Evgo, the largest public fast-charging network is doing the installation. The $250,000 cost is covered by a Pennsylvania…
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Biden Administration Could Help King of Prussia Rail Project, Expert Says
An urban developer thinks large projects proposed in the Philadelphia region designed to invigorate the economy are more likely to get federal support with a change of Administration in the White House, writes Brian X. McCrone for nbcphiladelphia.com. Urban development expert Harris Steinberg sees an opportunity to move forward on things like public transit. “The…
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Philadelphia Airport CEO Lobbying Biden and Congress for Airport Funds
Philadelphia International Airport CEO Chellie Cameron has been elected to be a top advocate to Congress and the Biden Administration representing America’s airports as the travel industry continues its struggles from the pandemic, writes Catherine Duhn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cameron was elected to a two-year term as chairman of the Airports Council International North…
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American Airlines Announces Temporary Furlough of 1,032 Philadelphia Employees
Even as American Airlines added routes out of Philadelphia airport, it is furloughing 1,000 Philadelphia workers in April as forecasts show reduced flights this summer, writes Erik Siemers and Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. The temporary furloughs start April 10 involving 1,032 employees based at Philadelphia International Airport. A notice to Pennsylvania through a…
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TSA Agents at Airports Worry They Face Higher Risk of Contracting COVID-19
LaShanda Palmer, 45, is anxious as she reviews documents, inspects luggage and pats down passengers at the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Ceylan Yeginsu for The New York Times. Palmer is a senior agent with the Transportation Security Administration. More than 6,000 T.S.A. employees have tested positive for the virus. Fourteen have died. In Philadelphia, 120…
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King of Prussia Rail Project Reaches Significant Milestone
The King of Prussia District and the King of Prussia Rail Coalition announced an exciting step forward for SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail project, writes KOP District Executive Director Eric Goldstein in a recent blog post. Recently, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision…
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The Growth of E-Commerce Means More Air Cargo. The Pandemic Is Accelerating That Growth.
The air cargo industry was already growing before the pandemic. Now it’s booming, writes Keith Schneider for The New York Times. Philadelphia International Airport is developing 1.5 million square feet of cargo handling facilities. It paid $54.5 million three years ago for undeveloped land next to the airfield. “We knew, pre-pandemic, that cargo was only…
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COVID Positives Banned From Flying Into Philly Airport if Coming From Abroad
If you test positive for COVID-19 outside of the United States, don’t expect to fly to Philadelphia, writes Layla A. Jones for billypenn.com. Philadelphia International Airport spokesperson Florence Brown said you now must prove you are COVID-19 free before you board a plane for Philadelphia. PHL Airport is the second largest international hub for American…
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Wall Street Journal: Fewer Commuters Prompts SEPTA to Offer New Ticket Types
With many riders still working remotely from home due to the ongoing pandemic, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has joined the growing number of transit agencies that are rethinking the regular monthly rail passes and coming up with new types of tickets for commuters, writes Paul Berger for The Wall Street Journal. In October, SEPTA introduced…
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Delaware County Drivers To Dig Deep in Their Pockets as PA Turnpike Drives Up Tolls
Delaware County drivers once again have to dig deeper into their pockets after the latest Pennsylvania Turnpike toll hikes took effect on Sunday, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The increase, approved by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in July, adds 6 percent for E-ZPass and “Toll By Plate” users. “Toll By Plate” is a…
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What’s the Future of Commuting Now That We’re Used to Working at Home?
Some miss the perks of traveling to work writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Others enjoy the extra time and saved money that comes with a commuter-less day, even if movement is limited and work hours are longer. Walkers and bikers are the most eager to return to their status quo commute. That makes…
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Wayne-based Eastern Airlines Launching Flights at Philadelphia International Airport
Wayne-based Eastern Airlines will begin flying out of Philadelphia International Airport Dec. 14 as the airport’s newest carrier, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. It will have twice per week nonstop flights to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and Sata Domingo, Dominican Republic. Its Boeing 767 aircraft can also carry cargo. “Having Eastern as one of our…
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American Airlines Offering COVID Test Kit to Boost Consumer Confidence
American Airlines is offering $129 COVID-19 test kits to passengers flying to destinations out of Philadelphia International Airport that have COVID-19 restrictions, writes Lauren Ohnesorge for Philadelphia Business Journal. American is the airport’s largest airline. Those include: • Alaska • Connecticut • Washington, D.C. • Chicago • Hawaii • Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts •…
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SEPTA Future Operations in Jeopardy From Pandemic Funding Loss
SEPTA is reporting a $350 million budget shortfall for fiscal 2021 as it loses about $1 million a day in revenue, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We’ll be faced with some really tough decisions starting next year as to what we’re looking at in terms of how we can continue to operate…
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