King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a virtual meeting or Open House Plans Display to learn more about the Route 291/U.S. 13 Complete Streets Safety Improvement Project in the City of Chester and Trainer Borough, Delaware County.

The virtual public meeting for the Route 291/U.S. 13 Complete Streets Safety Project will be held:

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Platform/Link: Microsoft Teams Town Hall link 
Call-In Number: (844) 566-5330 Conference ID: 992 820 307#

The Open House Plans Display for the Route 291/U.S. 13 Complete Streets Safety Project will be held:

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Chester City Hall Community Room, at 1 E. Fourth Street, Chester, PA 19013

The purpose of the public meetings is to inform the community on the Complete Streets project and obtain public input on proposed design alternative concepts.

The virtual public meeting will feature a presentation on the project and proposed design alternative concepts, followed by a facilitated question-and-answer session.

The Open House Plans Display will provide the public with the opportunity to circulate among the subject displays to gather information and discuss the design alternative concepts and different facets of the project with PennDOT’s design team.

Pre-registration is not required for either public meeting.

The focus of the Complete Streets project is to make 3.2 miles of Route 291/U.S. 13 safer and easier for everyone to use. The project extends from Ridley Creek to Irving

Street. It aims to improve the five-lane road for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and people who live nearby by slowing down traffic, making it easier and safer for people to cross the road, and adding a trail for walking and bicycling.

For more project information, visit the Route 291/U.S. 13 Complete Streets Safety Project webpage.

The project documents will be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact PennDOT Consultant Project Manager Marian Hull at hullmm@cdmsmith.com.

The Delaware County Transportation Management Association (DCTMA) is partnering with Clean Air Council and regional organizations on a project to improve transportation options at college campuses. Clean Air Council is seeking proposals from qualified transportation engineering and planning consultants to support this effort.

The selected consultant will study pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation conditions at three colleges in Philadelphia, Delaware, and Bucks Counties. The goal is to identify ways to make traveling on and around campus safer, easier, and more accessible for students, faculty, and staff.

The work will include reviewing existing infrastructure, identifying safety and accessibility barriers, gathering input from campus stakeholders, and recommending improvements to transportation facilities, policies, and programs. Findings will help inform a University Toolkit for each participating college.

The project is supported by a Transportation Options Program (TOP) grant administered by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), with funding from the Federal Highway Administration.

Important Dates

• Optional information session: October 13, 2026, at noon (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)
• Deadline for written questions: October 15, 2026
• Proposal submission deadline: November 2, 2026
• Anticipated contract start date: January 15, 2027

Written questions and proposals should be submitted to Titania Markland at tmarkland@cleanair.org.

Interested consultants should review the full RFP for the scope of services, qualifications, submission requirements, and selection process.

View the Full RFP

The Delaware County Transportation Management Association’s 2025–2026 Annual Report is now available!

This year’s Annual Report highlights DCTMA’s programs, events, partnerships, and transportation initiatives from throughout the past year. From transportation demand management and traffic safety outreach to community events, employer programs, and regional partnerships, the report showcases our continued efforts to improve transportation options and serve communities across Delaware County.

We invite you to take a look back at the past year and learn more about the work DCTMA is doing to help keep Delaware County moving.

View the 2025–2026 Annual Report and explore our previous reports here:
DCTMA Annual Report Archive

MIPC will be conducting drilling activities along Chichester Avenue near the 5900 block, south of Concord Road, beginning Monday, August 24. The work is expected to last approximately 1–2 weeks and will include the installation of six monitoring wells within the public right-of-way.

Traffic safety controls will be in place, and efforts will be made to minimize disruptions to local traffic and nearby properties.

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that SEPTA is scheduled to perform a rail crossing improvement on Lansdowne Avenue in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, beginning Friday, August 7.

Weather permitting, drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:

• From 9:00 AM Friday, August 7, to 6:00 PM Monday, August 10, Lansdowne Avenue will be closed and detoured between Garrett Road and Winding Way. During the closure, drivers traveling eastbound will use State Road, Route 3 (West Chester Pike), Bywood Avenue, Fairfield Avenue, and Garrett Road. Drivers traveling westbound will use Garret Road, Route 3 (West Chester Pike), and State Road.

Local access will be maintained at all times. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour routes because backups and delays may occur.

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King of Prussia, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is extending the public comment period to Friday, July 31, for the Draft PEL (Planning and Environmental Linkages) Study for the Route 352 and U.S. 1 Roadway Improvements Project. The Draft PEL Study is available on the project website at pa352us1delco.com.

Hard copies of the document are also available to review at the following locations:

• Middletown Township Administration Building
  27 Pennell Road
  Media, PA 19063
  Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  Please call (610) 565-2700 in advance.
• State Representative Lisa Borowski 168^th District Office
  24 S Newtown Street Road
  Newtown Square, PA 19073
  Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
  Please call (484) 427-2884 in advance.

The Draft PEL Study was made available for public review and comment starting on Monday, June 15. All comments must be received by the end of the day on Friday, July 31. Comments may be submitted via the online comment form at pa352us1delco.com or by filling out a paper comment form at one of the locations listed above. Comments may also be submitted in writing to:

• PennDOT District 6-0
  7000 Geerdes Boulevard
  King of Prussia, PA 19406
  Attn: Madeleine Fausto, Project Manager

Comments received during the public review period along with PennDOT’s responses will be included as part of the final PEL Study for the project.

The Route 352 (Middletown Road) and U.S. 1 Roadway Improvements Project will be designed to improve safety and reduce congestion at the Cloverleaf Interchange between U.S. 1 and Route 352 at the terminus of the Media Bypass Interchange with Baltimore Pike. The project also includes improvements to the adjoining roadway network comprised of Baltimore Pike, Route 352, and Route 452.

PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2026) – SEPTA is advising customers that new Regional Rail schedules will go into effect on Sunday, July 5. The new schedules include some notable improvements that will translate to more predictable and reliable service, and greater capacity to major destinations.

As SEPTA continues to increase the number of train cars available for service, trains will be longer and provide more space for riders.

“Our crews are working hard to maintain our aging infrastructure and vehicles until they can be replaced,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “Last month, we reached a major milestone with 98% of Regional Rail train cars available for service, which means our riders are experiencing very minimal crowding and pass-up issues.”

Missed trips on Regional Rail were at 1% in May, down significantly from 7.5% last October.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding the public that the comment period for the Draft PEL (Planning and Environmental Linkages) Study for the Route 352 and U.S. 1 Roadway Improvements Project is open through Friday, July 17. The Draft PEL Study is available on the project website at pa352us1delco.com.

Hard copies of the document are also available to review at the following locations:

• Middletown Township Administration Building
• 27 Pennell Road Media, PA 19063
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Please call (610) 565-2700 in advance.

• State Representative Lisa Borowski 168th District Office
• 24 S Newtown Street Road Newtown Square, PA 19073
• Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm
• Please call (484) 427-2884 in advance.

The Draft PEL Study was made available for public review and comment starting on Monday, June 15. All comments must be received by the end of the day on Friday, July 17. Comments may be submitted via the online comment form at pa352us1delco.com or by filling out a paper comment form at one of the locations listed above. Comments may also be submitted in writing to:

• PennDOT District 6-07000
• Geerdes Boulevard King of Prussia, PA 19406
• Attn: Madeleine Fausto, Project Manager

Comments received during the public review period along with PennDOT’s responses will be included as part of the final PEL Study for the project.

The Route 352 (Middletown Road) and U.S. 1 Roadway Improvements Project will be designed to improve safety and reduce congestion at the Cloverleaf Interchange between U.S. 1 and Route 352 at the terminus of the Media Bypass Interchange with Baltimore Pike. The project also includes improvements to the adjoining roadway network comprised of Baltimore Pike, Route 352, and Route 452.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

📢 Public Review Period Now Open for the Route 352 & U.S. 1 Roadway Improvements Project in Delaware County

PennDOT has announced the availability of the Draft Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study for the Route 352 (Middletown Road) and U.S. 1 Roadway Improvements Project in Middletown Township.

The project aims to improve safety and reduce congestion at the Cloverleaf Interchange between U.S. 1 and Route 352, while also enhancing the surrounding roadway network, including Baltimore Pike and Route 452.

Community members are encouraged to review the study and provide feedback. Comments must be submitted by July 17, 2026.

📍 Review the study online: pa352us1delco.com
📝 Submit comments online or at designated review locations in Middletown Township and Newtown Square.

Your feedback will help shape the future of transportation in Delaware County.

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SEPTA today announced its infrastructure improvements at NRG Station and other key locations in preparation for the thousands of FIFA World Cup fans expected to take the system to the matches.

The  is the best way for fans to get to Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) via NRG Station.

In order to ensure a good experience at the Sports Complex, SEPTA advanced some scheduled capital enhancements to NRG Station, including:

• Platform resurfacing
• New roof
• New ventilation system
• Enhanced lighting
• Waterproofing improvements
• New wayfinding signage

“SEPTA is ready to show that our first-class transit system is ready for world-class events,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “With SEPTA’s long-term funding still unsettled, we were strategic and cost-conscious when allocating resources for system improvements ahead of these events, and we managed to find a balance that will benefit customers for the short- and long-term.”

SEPTA has been a transit industry leader in pursuing naming rights agreements for its stations. These innovative sponsorships deliver improvements for customers while offsetting everyday costs. For the last nine years, SEPTA has enjoyed a great partnership with NRG.

“As a hometown energy provider, NRG is proud to support the city during this exciting summer and join partners like SEPTA to help keep this city moving,” said Keri Murschell, Director of Community & Sponsorship Marketing at NRG. “That same commitment drives how we show up every day for our customers and communities through continued investments across Philadelphia.”

SEPTA also made improvements to other stations that will be heavily used for the World Cup, America 250 events, the MLB All-Star Game, and other festivities:

• City Hall Station: Fare line and lighting enhancements and platform resurfacing
• South Broad Concourse: New cameras, bi-directional roto-gates, cashier booth and wayfinding signage
• 2nd St Station: Headhouse rehabilitation
• Fern Rock Transit Center: Enhanced lighting and painting of the pedestrian bridge that connects Regional Rail and the B
• Center City Regional Rail Stations: Enhanced lighting and painting
• Oregon Station: New roof, ventilation system and enhanced lighting

FIFA Service Information

SEPTA is providing additional service for the six matches, as well as the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.

Metro Service on Match Days

For each match, SEPTA will offer extra  trips to and from NRG Station. Airbnb is sponsoring free rides home from NRG Station that will begin at halftime and continue for two hours following the end of the match.

The expected ridership for each match is approximately 31,000, and SEPTA will be able to move about 15,000 people per hour on the  with the extra service and capacity. Riders should expect longer than normal lines at NRG Station.

On match days, the  and  will operate overnight, with trains running every 30 minutes to select stations.

Regional Rail Service on Match Days

On match days, the last regularly scheduled trains will be extended on the Wilmington/Newark Line to provide service from Center City to Claymont Transit Center.

On June 19 and July 4, most Regional Rail lines will provide additional late-night service.

Bus Service for Fan Festival

SEPTA will provide additional service on Bus Routes 32 and 48, which serve the Lemon Hill area for the FIFA Fan Festival. Both routes will provide frequent weekday service, every 15 minutes or less, from 6 am to 9 pm.

For more details about FIFA World Cup service, visit septa.org/2026-events.

Safety & Security

SEPTA Transit Police are working closely with Philadelphia Police and other regional and federal law enforcement partners to ensure safe travel.

There will be SEPTA Transit police officers assigned to each match on game days. Units will be added to trains and stations. SEPTA encourages riders to utilize the SEPTA app to report safety and security issues discreetly

Employee Ambassadors

SEPTA is launching a new, hands-on customer service training initiative for all employees who will be out on the system assisting riders. More than 700 employees will cover over 1,100 ambassador shifts.

Cleaning & Maintenance

More than 700 cleaners and maintenance personnel will be deployed strategically to keep stations and vehicles clean.

SEPTA will also utilize new initiatives like “pit crews” that perform mid-route cleaning of  and  cars throughout the service day. Stations will be closely monitored during peak usage to address issues as soon as possible.

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