Urban Transit Systems are Adding Riders (Mostly)
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You asked for a deep dive on transit ridership numbers — you got it!
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Pennsylvania
Boondoggle: Keystone State’s 1-83 Expansion
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Pennsylvania is moving forward with a plan to spend $300 million in order to widen I-83 in York County to eight lanes from four. But project documents fail to show how the project will solve any problems or bring clear benefits to the region.
A Fix for the Most Dangerous Street in America
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Harrisburg's State Street is insanely dangerous. The city has a good plan to fix it. Will the state stand in the way?
Highway Boondoggles: Pennsylvania Turnpike Expansion
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike is hemorrhaging money. The state's transit riders could end up footing the bill for its expansion.
Philadelphia’s Boulevard of Death
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If we're going to reduce traffic deaths, we need to start with roads like Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia.
The Backstory and Aftermath of Philly’s Teen Bicycle Freeway Takeover
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Perhaps you saw video on social media this week showing hundreds of teenagers riding bikes, popping wheelies on a Philadelphia expressway. It was an unauthorized freeway takeover that ought to have brought a smile to even the sourest face.