Thomas Fitzgerald

Police shot at the man at two separate locations but did not know Sunday night whether he had been hit at both sites in West Philadelphia, including where he allegedly carjacked a pickup truck.

Transit services in Philadelphia will run normally Monday as negotiators for SEPTA and the union continue talks.

Transportation Workers Union Local 234 represents SEPTA bus, trolley, and subway operators.

Using concrete barriers, such as curbs, to separate bike lanes from traffic is considered the most effective safety measure for cyclists.

Open Streets Sundays brought lawn chairs, bands, bubbles and cash.

Without more state money, SEPTA and other public transit agencies in Pennsylvania must decide soon on service cuts. Roads and bridges need money, too. Time is running short for action.

Policymakers decided 17 years ago the PA Turnpike would help subsidize state public transit and other transportation projects. Drivers are still paying the price, and there's another funding crisis.

Travelers who pay with Key passes, credit or debit cards are among those affected by the increase. They would lose a 50-cent discount and pay $2.50 per trip, the same as the cash fare.

The Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems has developed plans with several options for protecting bike lanes from vehicles.

Regional Rail ridership has recovered more slowly than on subways, trolleys, and buses since the pandemic, with lower service levels on the commuter lines.