transportation

August 18, 2020 | 5:13 AM

It’s Not Just You: There Really Are More People Riding Bikes

National, county, and city data reflect an increased appetite for bikes. According to analytics company Streetlight Data, bike miles in the Pittsburgh region saw up to a 19 percent increase in May 2020.

By Margaret J. Krauss/WESA

Steve Helber

June 23, 2020 | 5:37 AM

LNG shipments by rail approved in US amid pipeline battles

The protesting states include Pennsylvania.

By Marc Levy/The Associated Press

Patrick Semansky

May 15, 2020 | 11:00 AM

Judge reinstates charges in deadly Philadelphia Amtrak crash

Superior Court Judge Victor Stabile found the dismissal was based on fact-finding that should happen in a trial.

By The Associated Press

Keith Srakocic

January 29, 2020 | 2:49 PM

GOP senators concerned about emissions capping program, skeptical about climate change

“When the price of gas goes up, if effects more rural Pennsylvanians because we don’t have the luxury of walking outside and catching a bus or train,” said Sen. Kim Ward.

By Kathleen Davis/WESA

Ian Sterling

January 21, 2020 | 5:13 AM

Amtrak to drop $25,000 ticket price for two wheelchair users after complaints

Two senior Amtrak officials called a lawyer at Access Living on Monday to offer a solution.

By Joseph Shapiro/NPR

Education Images

January 20, 2020 | 6:44 AM

Amtrak asks 2 people who use wheelchairs to pay $25,000 for a ride

"I thought it was a mistake. That's the price of a car."

By Joseph Shapiro/NPR

January 10, 2020 | 5:04 AM

Two New York men are dead after a helicopter crashes in Cumberland County

By The Associated Press

Jacqueline Larma

January 9, 2020 | 2:42 PM

Public input sought for potential region-wide transportation emissions cap-and-invest program

Pennsylvania may soon join a regional program meant to limit greenhouse gas emissions and increase investments in green transportation.

By Kathleen Davis/WESA

Carolyn Kaster

December 19, 2019 | 7:52 AM

2 killed, dozens hurt, in snow squall wreck on Interstate 80 in Union County

Westbound traffic is being diverted today while tow trucks remove 15 to 20 cars and trucks.

By The Associated Press

Jacqueline Larma

December 17, 2019 | 7:09 PM

Multi-state pact could curb transportation carbon emissions

An alliance of Northeast and mid-Atlantic states is working on a pact aimed at lowering carbon emissions from cars, trucks and other means of transportation.

By Steve LeBlanc/The Associated Press

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