The PATCO Speedline train, running between Philadelphia and Camden County, NJ, follows the route of several historical mainline railroad lines dating from the 19th century. Ride the train to see how Haddon Township and Collingswood, two New Jersey communities with thriving downtowns adjacent to PATCO stops, are leveraging transit access to enhance pedestrian safety and […]

Journey to Pottstown, PA, a historic borough 37 miles northwest of Philadelphia. In anticipation of proposed restoration of Amtrak rail service to Philadelphia along the Reading line, the Pottstown community is working collaboratively to apply ETOD (equitable transit-oriented development) principles to ensure that the return of passenger rail results in benefits for all residents. In […]

A century-ago, two railroads built electrified commuter rail networks in Philadelphia. In the 1980s, SEPTA tied them together with a center city tunnel. As a result, Philadelphia has the best regional rail infrastructure in the US. It makes thousands of peoples’ lives better every day. Yet, it also leaves people behind. Take a firsthand look […]

This is the quick skinny on Philly from the locals who know it. Explore several Philadelphia neighborhoods on foot - Chinatown, Independence Mall, Old City, Gayborhood and the area around City Hall - as you get an overview of the city’s DNA, from history and planning to infrastructure, art, culture, redevelopment, demographics and current trends. […]

In Philadelphia, transit corridors and bicycle priority corridors overlap frequently. Making room for both requires creative solutions, particularly with curbside boarding for transit users and separated bike lane design. Creative solutions require collaboration. Hear how the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA work together on complete streets project design for buses and trolleys as well as […]