Philadelphia has just started one of the busiest event seasons in its history. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are here for FIFA matches and America250 celebrations, which means gridlocked traffic, parking struggles, longer travel times, and more pollution. Clean Air Council has a solution. To help you get around without driving this summer and beyond, … Continue reading Skip the Traffic: Get to FIFA and America250 Events Car-Free
Proposed SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut & 21.5% Fare Increase – Make your voice heard!
On April 10, SEPTA released its budget proposal that includes 45% cuts in service - combined with major fare increases, workforce reductions, and a 9 PM curfew for all rail services, to combat a massive budget deficit for the new fiscal year on July 1. This would include a fare increase averaging 21.5% for all … Continue reading Proposed SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut & 21.5% Fare Increase – Make your voice heard!
Car-free streets for four Sundays this April in Rittenhouse!
Matt Stanley Photography LLC/Center City District Philadelphia Open Streets: West Walnut is back in 2025 in Philadelphia! It has returned for four Sundays this spring, beginning April 6 and finishing on April 27, during which seven blocks are closed to vehicular traffic. The seven-block stretch of streets closed to vehicles begins on 18th Street from … Continue reading Car-free streets for four Sundays this April in Rittenhouse!
Article: Even in car-oriented LA, discovering the benefits of walking
One writer from Los Angeles gave up her car and discovered how much money she could save and how much healthier she could be. Read all about how she is "better off ped" at Los Angeles Magazine.
D.C. blogger defends “schlepping” groceries
Living without access to a car usually means that you have to "schlep" groceries home on foot or by bike or public transit. Â While some may see this as an inconvenience, schlepping has many health benefits, and it's not just the workout you get from carrying heavy bags across town.In a post entitled "The Hidden … Continue reading D.C. blogger defends “schlepping” groceries
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