Topic: Transportation
Businesses, Do Something for SEPTA
The Chamber of Commerce CEO on what local companies — and all of us — can do to prevent SEPTA’s drastic service cuts and fare hikes
By Chellie Cameron
Why We Can’t Go Car-Free
A Philly urbanist tried to give up her wheels. Here’s how it went
By Diana Lind
The Answer to SEPTA’s Funding Woes?
Philadelphia’s struggle with transit cuts should spur reform in another area in need of attention: Housing. A housing policy expert shares ideas Philly should steal from around the country
By Andrew Justus
The New Sixers Arena is a Boon For SEPTA
Philadelphia 3.0’s engagement director offers a guest commentary on one reason urbanists should applaud the Sixers' new Center City arena
By Jon Geeting
The Tragic Consequences of SEPTA Cuts
CHOP’s CEO warns that letting our public transit system fail means failing children around the region
By Madeline Bell
Expand — Yes, Expand — Public Transit
New York City, Seattle and Sydney are doubling down on public transportation amid the ongoing work-from-home trend. Why this counterintuitive move is an idea Philly should steal
By Diana Lind
How To Get an Actual, Permanent Intercity Bus Station
It turns out Philly already has a great candidate to replace the Greyhound station that abruptly closed last year — and an excellent model a few states away for how to make it happen
By Courtney DuChene
Use Free Money to Build a Thriving Green Economy
El Paso, TX is poised to take full economic advantage of the global energy transition, thanks to a Green Business Initiative.
By Bruce Katz and Victoria Orozco
How to Make the I-95 Detour Not Suck (As Much) (Again)
Traffic is gonna be bad for a while. Here’s help making your way up and down the interstate more tolerable — and maybe even … fun?
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
The Ugly Opportunity Lurking Beneath City Hall
Mayor Parker wants to “clean and green” the city? A longtime Philadelphia journalist knows just where she can start
By Linn Washington Jr.