Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Approves Traffic Cameras in Construction Zones
Construction unions fought for electronic enforcement, citing high fatalities in work zones.

In Philadelphia, Improving Bus Service by Tackling Traffic Congestion
With buses crawling along through downtown Philadelphia, the city has plans to step up law enforcement to help them move faster.

SEPTA Catches Philadelphia's Mascot Fever
And perhaps regrets it.

Proposed Density Bonus Program Evolves in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is sweetening the deal in a proposal that would offer developers density bonuses if they send money to the city's Housing Trust Fund.

Creative Placemaking's Role in Enhancing Community Safety
Efforts across the country show that these projects have the added benefit of improving community safety.
Court Restores 'Doors and Windows' Code Enforcement Ordinance in Philadelphia
One of Philadelphia's most potent code enforcement tools is back in effect after the state Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling by a lower court.

Robert Venturi, Author and Architect, Dies at 93
Urban design media mourned the passing of Robert Venturi this week.

Not All Municipalities Are Excited About the Arrival of 5G. But They May Not Have a Choice.
Pennsylvania legislation would make it harder for communities to regulate the new wireless network infrastructure.

Pittsburgh to Oakland Bus Rapid Transit Taking Shape, Seeking Funding
The city of Pittsburgh and the Port Authority of Allegheny County are working together on a proposal to build dedicated bus lanes between Downtown Pittsburgh and the suburb of Oakland. A federal partner is still necessary.

Final Piece of Eisenhower's Interstate System Complete
It's been over 60 years, but at long last a missing stretch of I-95 between New Jersey and Pennsylvania has been completed. Meanwhile, disrepair threatens the rest of the system.

The 'Philadelphia Housing Action Plan' Targets 100,000 Units in 10 Years
Philadelphia officials are calling a new housing plan the city's first comprehensive citywide housing strategy.

A Proposal to Extend Rail Service to a Town in Pennsylvania Is Ambitious. Proponents Are Undeterred
A plan to get a SEPTA Regional Rail link to Phoenixville in record time has its skeptics, but advocates are convinced they can make it happen.

Shrinking Towns Seek the Right to Dissolve
Small jurisdictions in Pennsylvania are losing population and revenue, and some of them are ready to call it a day.

Philadelphia Advocates Sue for Protected Bike Lane
As the city continues to make little progress on planned bike lanes, cyclists are turning to the courts for relief.

'Tower of Voices,' Final Piece of the Flight 93 Memorial, Set to Open in September
The memorial to the heroes of United Flight 93 is nearing completion in Pennsylvania.

In Limbo: Philadelphia's Construction Tax for Affordable Housing
It's been radio silence from Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney since the City Council approved a dedicated stream of funding for affordable housing.

Skateboarding Is Good for Cities, But Some Cities Don't Realize It
Some cities treat skateboarders like a plague, and that's a planning faux pas, according to this article.

Not All Affordable Housing Shortages Are Alike
The city of Philadelphia shows that not all affordability crises are created with the same mix of supply and demand.

U.S EPA Planning the Next Phase of Great Lakes Clean Up
Action Plan III will plot the next four years of work by the Great lakes Restoration Initiative.
Op-Ed: Cap Philly's 10-Year-Tax Abatement
Qualifying developments are eligible for a ten-year tax abatement in Philadelphia. These op-ed authors say the abatement doesn't work as anything other than a government payout.
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