Jay Arzu News Today

Jay Arzu, a commuter and advocate for mass transit, was one of many attendees at the unveiling of the newly-built, all glass Drexel Station at 30th Street unveiling on Monday

SEPTA has been awarded a $317.1 million grant to purchase 200 new cars for the Market-Frankford Line, federal legislators announced Thursday.

On Thursday, the council unanimously passed a resolution calling for public hearings to explore the idea.

A portion of Interstate 95 collapsed in Philadelphia after a gasoline tanker caught fire. Officials have promised a rapid response that “cuts through the red tape.”

Parker has experience in the state legislature and City Council. Advocates for transit improvements say that background will be helpful to the regional transit agency.

The scrubbed rail extension illustrates the financial crisis at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and at other transit agencies around the country. Still, some advocates say it’s an opportunity, too.

A proposed idea for a subway station along Roosevelt Boulevard is gaining support from Philadelphia mayoral candidates and state leaders.

One year ago, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway was a distant dream. Now, a study is underway and enthusiasm is high, writes Jay Arzu.

Jay Arzu learned about the Roosevelt Boulevard subway while studying its New York analogue. Now hes at Penn, working to make it a reality.

Community members voiced their support for the project — 100 years in the making — during a town hall hosted by State Rep. Jared Solomon.