Transit death spirals do not start with a single dramatic event. They begin when operating gaps push agencies to trim frequency, defer maintenance, and raise fares, which in turn push riders away and deepen the hole. It is not inevitable. It is, however, on a short clock. Preventing service collapse … [continued]
As we close the year out, I wanted to mention a couple of neat energy projects we learned about this month from the Eastern United States. They not only help increase access to clean energy and clean transport, but they’re helping level the playing field in other ways. Autel Energy … [continued]
SEPTA, the public transportation agency serving the greater Philadelphia area, has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Lightsource BP that will lower emissions and save money.
Proterra, SEPTA, and PECO are promoting democracy-supportive transportation at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Philadelphia has always been a relatively pedestrian- and transit-friendly city. As much of the nation turns its eyes to Philadelphia for the historic 2016 Democratic National Convention (DNC), the city is stepping that up a notch. Philadelphia’s innovative transit agency … [continued]
Philadelphia subway trains are the next to jump on the energy innovation bandwagon, by using the energy they create from braking to help power other trains and possibly even the electric grid. Basically, a large battery will capture the kinetic energy the trains create while braking, and then that energy … [continued]
