Transportation
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Low Bridge in Radnor a Big Hit with Truck Drivers
A little bridge in Radnor Township has become a big problem for truck drivers. At least 43 of them have struck the overpass – which is 10 feet, 10 inches high – in the past 10 years, resulting in traffic delays for motorists and headaches for police officers and elected officials, writes Erin McCarthy for…
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Media-Based Logistics Company Takes Full Advantage of Boom in Online Shopping
The boom in online shopping shows no signs of abating, and one Delaware County logistics company is taking full advantage of the trend, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Media’s Pilot Freight Services specializes in delivering the bulkiest and heaviest items. The company employs hundreds of trucks and has a network of 75 warehouses…
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Western Delaware County Residents to Have Direct Bus Connection to New York City
Starting today, Western Delaware County residents will have a direct bus connection from West Chester to the Big Apple, writes Bill Rettew Jr. for the Daily Local News. OurBus, which does not operate any buses, will work with independent bus companies to start a twice-a-day, seven-day-a-week service from the corner of Chestnut and High streets…
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Bridge Connecting Upper Darby, Springfield Townships Reopens Ahead of Schedule
Delaware County Council recently joined township officials from Upper Darby and Springfield to announce the reopening of Addingham Bridge, also known as Rosemont Avenue Bridge, which connects Upper Darby and Springfield townships along Rosemont Avenue over Darby Creek. As part of Delaware County’s bridge program, the $1.9 million reconstruction project included the installation of ADA…
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More Funding Required for SEPTA to Keep Up with Region’s Economic Momentum
SEPTA is planning to implement several changes to its transit network over the next two years if enough funds are made available, writes Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The multimillion-dollar public transit system is planning to add its first Direct Bus brand route by the end of 2019. SEPTA is also looking to…
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Broomall Couple Takes Its Corvette for a Spin at Ocean City’s Annual Corvette Show
Ingrid and Frank Nestore from Broomall took their new 2017 black Corvette convertible for a spin at Ocean City’s Annual Corvette Show, writes Donald Wittkowski for the Ocean City (N.J.) Daily. The couple, who are fiercely loyalty to the brand, have owned seven Corvettes over the years, including the iconic 1965 model. Ingrid, 67, attributes…
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Barges with Relief Supplies Depart from Eddystone, Bound for Puerto Rico
Barges filled with shipping containers of food and water have set off from Eddystone, bound for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, writes Linda Loyd for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Crews of dockworkers have been working around the clock to load the prepackaged supplies. Tractor-trailers containing bottled water and ready-to-eat meals started arriving to the privately owned Penn Terminals…
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These Delaware County Train Stations Bring History, Charm to SEPTA Regional Rail
The Radnor and Wallingford train stations are among the historic stations that provide beauty and enjoyment for passengers of the SEPTA Regional Rail system, writes Melissa Romero for Curbed Philadelphia. The SEPTA Regional Rail system stops at more than 100 stations throughout the region, and serves around 132,000 people every day. “Regional Rail is my…
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No Turbulence After First Phase of Airport’s $30 Million Renovation
Philadelphia International Airport officials have been eager to check in on the now one-third-done Terminal B renovation, and that trip recently came without any turbulence. The $30 million creative reimagining of the airport’s American Airlines hub is welcoming eight new restaurants and gate lounges equipped with iPads, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by…
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Threatened by State Budget Proposal, SEPTA Predicts Layoffs for 500 Workers
Top SEPTA officials are fearing the worst from a new state budget proposal that aims to siphon away trust funds that PennDOT uses to contribute to SEPTA operations. Money has apparently been pooling in the Public Transportation Trust Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund since 2014, but politicians disagree on how it should be spent,…
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Philadelphia Airport Subcontractors Strike a Deal with Union
The Philadelphia International Airport seems to have made it through some recent turbulence now that 1,000 of its subcontracted workers have joined a local union. The workers for American Airlines subcontractors PrimeFlight and Prospect Airport Services are close to landing a deal with the airline now that they’re part of the 32BJ Service Employees International…
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Chief Economist for Moody’s Analytics: Public Infrastructure Needs Immediate Attention
There are few things that all sides can agree on in today’s polarized political environment, but the dire need for action regarding the nation’s public infrastructure is one, writes Mark Zandi, the chief economist for Moody’s Analytics, for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Nowhere is this more conspicuous than in the Philadelphia area, where a simple car…
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Analyst Suggests Toll Hikes on Pennsylvania Turnpike Could Drive Away Users
Municipal bond analyst Eric Kazatsky of Bloomberg Market Intelligence has warned that the annual price hikes planned for the Pennsylvania Turnpike over the next 27 years will likely drive away users, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, which just approved the ninth straight annual toll increase, uses the tolls to…
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Turnpike’s Toll Scofflaws Given Fair Warning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has warned drivers with at least six unpaid tolls or outstanding violations of $500 or more to pay up by Aug. 4, or risk having their vehicle registrations suspended, writes Mari Schaefer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new law came into effect on July 5. However, the Commission says that if…
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Lansdowne Commuter Monitors SEPTA’s Performance
Very soon, SEPTA riders in Delaware County will know exactly where their bus, trolley, or train is at and how quickly it’s coming down the line. A $5.6 million investment in new technology is set to provide 30-second updates by the end of the summer, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Jason Laughlin. SEPTA’s…
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Record Annual Revenue Prompts Leadership Shakeup at Media’s Pilot Freight Services
A shakeup at the very top is happening at Media’s Pilot Freight Services after it posted its highest ever annual revenue in its 47-year history, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The full-service transportation and logistics provider saw a huge bump in revenue last year, which mostly came from its e-commerce business. In…
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Work on Deepening Delaware River Reaches Final Stages
Work on deepening the Delaware River to allow easier access for ships on their way to unload containers at PhilaPort is reaching the final stages, writes Linda Lloyd for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The port is looking to capitalize on its new momentum, thanks to a $300 million investment from the Wolf Administration. Previously known as…
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Airlines Book Almost a Billion Dollars in Projects for Philly International
The airlines serving Philadelphia International Airport have collectively agreed to book $900 million worth of airport improvements over the coming years, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Linda Loyd Among the highlights, American Airlines has led the group in punching tickets for: the already-under-construction Terminal B redesign a new front entrance with ticketing baggage…
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