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
Clean Air Council Launched Emergency Ride Home Pilot Program Along SEPTA Bus Routes to Fair Acres
Originally posted to Clean Air Council Website on August 7, 2025 Clean Air Council launched its first-ever Emergency Ride Home Pilot program in partnership with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) on Tuesday, August 5th. This initiative is a pilot enhancement to DVRPC’s current Emergency Ride Home (ERH) program, which uses cost reimbursement to … Continue reading Clean Air Council Launched Emergency Ride Home Pilot Program Along SEPTA Bus Routes to Fair Acres
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!
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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