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Pennsylvania House makes last-ditch effort to stave off cuts at Philadelphia’s public transit agency
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives has passed transportation funding legislation in a last-ditch effort to stave off ...
Metro Philadelphia on MSN1d
SEPTA deploys AI cameras to curb bus-lane violations
AI-powered cameras mounted on seven of its buses. The results were immediate and dramatic: In just 70 days, the cameras ...
Potomac Mid-Air Collision: USDOT Opens Audit Of FAA Washington D.C. Airspace Oversight
DOT launches audit into FAA's DCA airspace oversight after deadly Potomac mid-air collision, probing ADS-B exemptions and safety gaps.
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FTA launches inquiry into SEPTA electric bus storage after battery fires
Recent battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage include one in a ...
Federal agency opens investigation into fire at SEPTA ‘bus graveyard'
The Federal Transit Administration has started an investigation after a June 5, 2025, fire at a SEPTA bus graveyard in Philly's Nicetown section saw at least 40 decommissioned busses damaged.
Opinion
Philadelphia is using AI-driven cameras to keep bus lanes clear – transparency can help build trust in the system
(THE CONVERSATION) The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority piloted a new enforcement tool in Philadelphia in 2023: AI-powered cameras mounted on seven of its buses. The results were ...