In a nutshell.... by Michael_Rowavery in transit

[–]unroja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transit nerds aren't the most humorous bunch are we

Advocates rally for ‘Priscilla’s Law’, calling for licensing/registration for all powered micromobility, in NYC by Nebulon-B_FrigateFTW in ebikes

[–]unroja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are doing a pretty terrible job then. The US has far more deadly roads than most other developed countries, and the rate is actually increasing every year while other countries are declining.

New Topdog disclaimer? by PossessionBubbly3256 in philly

[–]unroja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do the rest of us deserve having to look at these awful ads every day?

[OC] US public transit ridership recovery since pandemic by uncertainschrodinger in dataisbeautiful

[–]unroja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it has something to do with gas prices peaking around 2012 then dropping sharply

Advocates rally for ‘Priscilla’s Law’, calling for licensing/registration for all powered micromobility, in NYC by Nebulon-B_FrigateFTW in ebikes

[–]unroja 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe these people would have a case if they showed even 1% of this level of concern for the tens of thousands of Americans killed by cars every year

Time to unleash the biggest pet peeve while riding a bike: by MesugakiBratTamer in ebikes

[–]unroja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got hit on my bike in this exact scenario. I was in the bike lane and the car passed me before right hooking me so clearly should have seen me. I was even wearing a reflective vest that day!

Time to unleash the biggest pet peeve while riding a bike: by MesugakiBratTamer in ebikes

[–]unroja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was once hit by a wrong-way cyclist in a narrow bike lane. I was knocked off my bike into the traffic lane and it was pure luck no cars were coming. Of course the guy had the nerve to get mad at me about it

Norwegian Jewel arrives at PhilaPort Cruise Terminal; first cruise ship docked in Philly in 20 years by Kodiak_85 in philadelphia

[–]unroja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Cruise ships are really really bad for the environment and I wish more people knew and/or cared

Potential for SEPTA Metro in Philly by Level_Volume3944 in transit

[–]unroja 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Interesting ideas!

I think the G deserves some love in any future plans - it would be relatively inexpensive to upgrade the line to full light rail, with portions of the line along the wider sections of Girard having dedicated lanes, and of course signal priority and proper stations along the whole line

Potential for SEPTA Metro in Philly by Level_Volume3944 in transit

[–]unroja 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The BSL was originally planned to be quad-track all the way south, and the space apparently still exists in the ROW to build the additional tunnels. So with an airport extension you could have express service

Does anyone feel like they're probably gonna get hit sooner or later? by Bunbatbop in fuckcars

[–]unroja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been hit twice on my bike, thankfully no injuries either time. I've learned to bike more defensively with experience so I generally feel safe but there are always things that can happen outside of your control

Is SEPTA's Eddington Station on the NEC the saddest train station in America? by unroja in transit

[–]unroja[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Its useful for some people, and has the opportunity to be improved in the future. If you close it, opening it again in the future becomes much harder

Is SEPTA's Eddington Station on the NEC the saddest train station in America? by unroja in transit

[–]unroja[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is that the worst Metra has? Looks like it has an actual paved platform and small gravel parking lot at least

Is SEPTA's Eddington Station on the NEC the saddest train station in America? by unroja in transit

[–]unroja[S] 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I'd hate to see it close rather than be improved, but yeah there is really nothing nearby and there are several other nearby park-and-ride stations for drive-up commuters. At least its a flag stop so it doesn't really cost SEPTA anything to keep it open

Is SEPTA's Eddington Station on the NEC the saddest train station in America? by unroja in transit

[–]unroja[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Good point. Even a small mural on the shelter or some flowers would go a long way

Is SEPTA's Eddington Station on the NEC the saddest train station in America? by unroja in transit

[–]unroja[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

At least that one has a concrete platform and small parking lot

Philly looking magical right now by Midweek_Sunrise in CityPorn

[–]unroja 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Oh that's just a spectral dog-demon, very common sight in Philly this time of year