Today, in keeping with Governor Shapiro’s commitment to safety on Pennsylvania roads, the Shapiro Administration urged drivers to put down the phone while driving, ahead of the June 5 effective date for “Paul Miller’s Law,” which makes it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), and Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) joined Senator Rosemary Brown and national advocate Eileen Miller to urge drivers to make safe choices behind the wheel.

As part of his mission to provide a safe transportation system for all Pennsylvanians, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 37 into law on June 5, 2024. Effective June 5, 2025, the law – known as “Paul Miller’s Law” – prohibits the use of hand-held devices while driving, even while stopped temporarily due to traffic, a red light, or other momentary delay. Pennsylvania already enforces a texting-while-driving ban that prohibits drivers from using mobile devices to send, read, or write text-based communications while their vehicle is in motion. Beginning June 5, 2025, law enforcement will begin issuing written warnings for violations of Senate Bill 37. Law enforcement will have the ability to issue summary citations to violators beginning June 6, 2026.

“Paul Miller’s Law is about saving lives,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “Your choices behind the wheel can change lives forever. Make the safe choice. Put your phone out of reach and don’t text and drive. One text, one glance down – it could kill someone. And it’s not worth it.”

Under Paul Miller’s Law, drivers can still use their phones to alert emergency responders and, if they are using hands-free technology, to make phone calls, use a GPS, and listen to music.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend a live virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 18, for the upcoming project to improve traffic operations and install Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices along a 10-mile section of U.S. 1 (Media Bypass/State Road) from Schoolhouse Lane in Concord Township, to just west of Weymouth Road in Springfield Township, Delaware County.

The proposed ITS improvements include the installation of 14 closed-circuit TV cameras, four changeable digital messaging signs, and underground fiber optics and power connections along the U.S. 1 corridor.

This project will also improve travel and safety at the Route 252 (Providence Road) and U.S. 1 Interchange by removing the raised concrete median to construct a designated left-turn lane from Route 252 (Providence Road) to U.S. 1 (Media Bypass).

As part of PennDOT’s project outreach, the department encourages the public to attend the live virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 18, beginning at 7:00 PM, by clicking on this Microsoft Live Teams meeting link prior to the presentation start time. The department’s design team will deliver a project presentation before opening the meeting to questions using the platform’s Q&A feature.

Please note that internet access or a computer or mobile device are required to view the virtual meeting. Anyone with special needs or requiring special aid is requested to contact PennDOT Project Manager Madeleine Fausto at 610-205-6848, or PennDOT Design Project Manager Brian Lapinsky at 443-330-5505.

Members of the public who are unable to attend the online meeting can view the recording and a copy of the materials on the project webpage following the presentation. The public can also provide feedback using the online comment form.

PennDOT Invites Public to Attend Open House Plans Display for the Route 452 (Market Street) Improvement Project at the I-95 Interchange in Upper Chichester Township

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to attend an Open House Plans Display to learn about the proposed project to improve travel and safety on Route 452 (Market Street) at the Interstate 95 interchange in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County.

The Open House Plans Display will be available to the public for viewing on Monday, June 9, through Friday, June 20, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Upper Chichester Township Building at 8500 Furey Road, Upper Chichester, PA 19014.

The purpose of the Open House is to update the community on this proposed travel and safety improvement project and to gather comments and feedback.

If you have questions or have special needs requiring assistance to attend the Open House dates, please contact PennDOT Design Project Manager Judith Arena.

For more information, visit the Route 452 (Market Street) and I-95 Interchange Improvements Project webpage.

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The week promotes simple steps to reduce air pollution.

National Air Quality Awareness Week is May 5-9, 2025. It marks the beginning of the ozone season, when the Greater Philadelphia region typically begins to experience poor air quality from high levels of ground-level ozone. This type of ozone forms when summer heat “bakes” exhaust from vehicles, producing an invisible but dangerous chemical in our air. This pollutant damages healthy lungs, makes people more susceptible to lung infections, and makes it even harder for people with lung disease to breathe.

The good news is that everyone can help prevent air pollution and protect their community’s health. National Air Quality Awareness Week kicks off efforts to reduce summertime air pollution by calling attention to important air quality issues and promoting actions individuals can take to make a difference.

Throughout ozone season, DVRPC will share alerts for Air Quality Action Days, which are days when the air quality is predicted to be poor and may require people to take action. In addition to recognizing Air Quality Action Days due to ground-level ozone, DVRPC and the Air Quality Partnership also share alerts due to particle pollution (also known as particulate matter). In June 2023, the Greater Philadelphia region experienced poor air quality issues when smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada flowed south. While ozone pollution is mostly invisible, this episode of high particle pollution could be seen as the minute ashes from the burning material filled the air.

The daily air quality forecast includes alerts for poor air quality as a result of either pollutant and suggests voluntary actions each of us can take to help reduce the pollution and protect each other. To reduce air pollution, we all can:

• Be aware of the air quality. It’s important for everyone, especially those with lung conditions, to know when air quality is poor. Check the daily forecast at airqualitypartnership.org or check your local news station. Many news sites include the air quality forecast with the weather forecast.
• Make small changes. Little things – like combining errands that require driving – can make a big impact. Limit and combine essential car trips to save time, money, and the environment.
• Try other modes of transportation – and maybe save some money, too. Public transit offers a safe and affordable way to get to where you’re going. Additionally, active transportation, like walking or biking, is good for the air and your health. Try to avoid strenuous outdoor activities on days where air quality is poor.
• Consolidate package deliveries. When making purchases online, consolidate your packages into a single delivery and choose “no rush” shipping. This reduces the number of delivery vehicles and the pollution they may cause.
• Don’t top off your gas tank. If you are filling up, don’t top off your tank. Fumes from spillage add two tons of pollution to the air each day. Also, try to re-fuel early in the day or after dusk when the sun is not as strong.
• Maintain your car. A well-maintained vehicle emits less pollution and saves gas. Properly inflated tires improve your gas mileage by 3 percent, while regular oil changes improve your gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent.

The Air Quality Partnership, a program of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), is a coalition of public and private organizations from New Jersey and Pennsylvania that work collaboratively to educate the public about ways to improve the region’s air quality. On days when air quality is forecast to be unhealthy, the Partnership declares an Air Quality Action Day and asks the public to take voluntary actions to protect their health and reduce pollution levels.

To see the daily air quality forecast and sign up for alerts, visit www.airqualitypartnership.org.

Spanish Resources

The Air Quality Partnership website and educational resources are available in Spanish. Visit www.airqualitypartnership.org and click on “Para Espanol.”

Educational Tools for Teachers

The Air Quality Partnership also offers tools for educators, including an interactive workbook to educate third to fifth grade students about air quality and its impacts on health. The book’s activities include identifying sources of air pollution, solving basic math problems, and using the daily air quality forecast to monitor conditions. The workbook and the teacher’s guide are available at www.airqualitypartnership.org.

About the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

DVRPC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the bi-state, nine county Greater Philadelphia region, which includes Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer in New Jersey.

Shuttle Bus Substitution for Media-Sharon Hill Line [D]

Bus service replaces all trolley service on the Media-Sharon Hill Line [D] between 69th Street Transit Center to Media and Sharon Hill stations until Sunday, March 2 due to a bridge rehabilitation project. Regular trolley service resumes start of service day Monday, March 3.

Eastbound (towards 69th Street Transit Center) Bus Service

Buses depart Media or Sharon Hill Station according to the regular schedule. Passengers should add approximately 15 minutes to their travel time and look for signage at stations for bus boarding locations.

Westbound (towards Media or Sharon Hill) Bus Service

Buses depart 69th Street Transit Center according to the regular schedule. Passengers should add approximately 15 minutes to their travel time and look for signage at stations for bus boarding locations.

Customer service (215-580-7800) is open Monday – Friday from 7 am to 7 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am – 5 pm to answer questions and provide assistance.

🦅🏈 EAGLES Super Bowl Parade Service Plan Released 🏈🦅

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champions and SEPTA is gearing up to take the hundreds of thousands of fans to the parade on Friday, February 14.

To accommodate the crowds expected to travel into Center City to watch the team parade the Lombardi Trophy from Lincoln Financial Field to the celebration at the Philadelphia Museum, SEPTA will be making service adjustments across all modes. Full parade service plan details – including service options, Regional Rail schedules, and fare information – are posted on SEPTA’s website at https://wwww.septa.org/news/super-bowl-parade/ .

Customers are reminded to Plan Ahead *  Be Patient *  Be Safe

As excited as SEPTA is to serve the fans traveling into the City for the parade, we know the region’s many essential workers, such as hospital staff, rely on SEPTA. Most rail stations that serve major medical institutions will be open throughout the service day. Riders traveling for work should plan for additional travel time and check the SEPTA service plan to make sure they are boarding the correct line.

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

SEPTA is consolidating stops on the Market-Frankford and Broad Street Lines and Regional Rail to run express-style service to-and-from Center City Stations.

Market-Frankford Line [L] and Broad Street Line [B]:

The Market-Frankford [L] and Broad Street [B] Lines are the best bets for getting to-and-from the parade route. Thanks to a sponsorship agreement with Gran Coramino tequila, rides will be free on both lines.

Service will run every 6-to-8 minutes starting at approximately 5:00 AM, providing frequent service throughout the day. SEPTA is limiting the number of stations being served during parade service to safely move the large crowds into the city. A service map and list of open stations is posted on the Eagles Super Bowl Parade page.

Regional Rail:

On Regional Rail, SEPTA will operate limited-stop service to and from select outlying stations and Center City Philadelphia. This service plan allows SEPTA to maximize train capacity and manage passenger volume, and it is based on service that proved successful for the Eagles parade in 2018.

In the morning, Regional Rail will run inbound service (to Center City) from approximately 4:30 AM to 10:50 AM (there will be no outbound service during this time). In the afternoon, Regional Rail will operate outbound service (to outlying stations) from approximately 2:00 PM to after 10:30 PM (there will be no inbound service during this time).

A list of stations being served and schedules for each Regional Rail Line are posted on the Eagles Super Bowl Parade page.

Please Note: The Airport Line will operate hourly INBOUND & OUTBOUND service all day between Philadelphia International Airport and William H. Gray III 30^th Street Station.

Trolley [T] & [D] and Norristown High Speed Line [M]:

The six (6) City Trolley Routes will serve limited stations to manage passenger volume.

Route 101 & 102 Trolley Routes [D] and the Norristown High Speed Line [M] will be serving all stations; however, operations staff will make adjustments as conditions warrant.

SEPTA Bus:

SEPTA buses will be detoured off and around Broad Street beginning late Thursday evening. Real time information will alco be available on the System Alerts page.

FARES

Travel on the Market-Frankford [L] and Broad Street [B] Lines will be free thanks to a sponsorship agreement with Gran Coramino tequila.

Regular fares will apply to all services other than the Market-Frankford [L] and Broad Street [B] Lines. Customers using buses and trolleys can use cash, Key cards, passes and contactless methods including debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

On Regional Rail, customers can use Key cards, passes, or purchase a Special One-Day Pass for the parade. The Special One-Day Pass, which costs $10, goes on sale Wednesday, February 12, must be purchased before Friday. If not used on Parade Day, the Special One-Day Pass can be used on another date of the customer’s choosing. Here is a list of Regional Rail Ticket Office Locations.

Please Note: Regional Rail fares cannot be purchased on the day of the parade. Customers are reminded to load their Key Card or purchase a pass ahead of time.

PLAN AHEAD – STAY CONNECTED

Customers are encouraged to plan ahead by visiting the Eagles Super Bowl Parade page at https://wwww.septa.org/news/super-bowl-parade/ for service details, schedules and fare information.

Real time information will also be available on the System Alerts page and n SEPTA’s social media accounts.

Customers are encouraged to view the alerts, advisories and detours section of SEPTA.org. For real time service news, follow SEPTA @SEPTA, @septa_social or @SEPTA_BSL.

Drexeline Station Bridge Replacement Project
Route 101 Trolley Shuttle Bus Substitution
69th St. Transportation Center to Media
Saturday, February 15th through the end of service Sunday, March 2nd

As part of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) capital
improvement program, SEPTA will be conducting a bridge rehabilitation project just south
of Drexeline Station on the Route 101.

To complete this project, our employees and contractors will need to shut down the Route
101 Trolley for two weeks beginning with the first train Saturday morning, February
15th through the end of service Sunday, March 2nd.

Throughout this outage, SEPTA shuttle buses will replace all Route 101 Trolleys between
69th Street Transportation Center and end of line Media (Orange Street) Station. Customers
should plan for approximately 15 minutes of additional travel time and look for signage at
stations for bus boarding locations.

SEPTA is committed to providing safe, reliable service to our customers and the communities we serve, and this shuttle bus substitution is necessary to allow SEPTA and third-party forces to
safely remove and replace both tracks and the inbound bridge girders along the Route 101 Trolley Line.

*Route 102 will run as scheduled

SEPTA is getting ready for winter weather and all the unexpected conditions that come along with this time of year.  SEPTA frontline crews are making the necessary preparations to ensure that all transportation modes remain safe for riders, and customer communications procedures and protocols are being updated to ensure more timely delivery of service status information.

Enhanced Communication

SEPTA is addressing how it communicates with riders and the public during extreme weather events. While crews in the field move quickly to clear downed trees and help maintain safe travel, new measures are being implemented to improve communication of real-time information that customers need to plan their travel and respond to severe weather. This includes ensuring that staff in the field are providing customers with the latest details, along with announcements and updates online.

The SEPTA App is a great resource for customers making their travel plans or adjusting to inclement weather.  The SEPTA App received major upgrades earlier this month.  The new and improved app allows customers to get real-time travel updates, plan trips, manage their Key Cards, and connect with Customer Service and Transit Police, all in one place. The App is available for download from the App Store or Google Play. Full details on new features, how to download and how to provide feedback is available at https://wwww.septa.org/app/.

Customers should also bookmark the SEPTA website –  https://www.septa.org/ – and follow SEPTA’s social media accounts for real time communication on SEPTA service and other information.  The full listing of official SEPTA social media accounts is available at  https://wwww.septa.org/customer-service/social-media/

Here’s what customers can expect by mode:

Regional Rail:

Frozen switches and ice on overhead wires or the electrical poles on top of rail cars can delay or shut down Regional Rail service.

Maintenance crews work to keep the corridor between Center City Philadelphia and Lansdale open so SEPTA can continue to provide service on the main branch if frozen switches prevent trains from operating on other lines.

Amtrak owns the tracks on which the Wilmington/Newark, Paoli/Thorndale, and Trenton Lines operate. SEPTA works with Amtrak to resolve weather-related problems.

Broad Street & Market-Frankford Lines:

The Broad Street Line [B] and Market-Frankford Line [L] are best bets for riders during severe winter storms.

SEPTA keeps the cars ready for service by storing them overnight in tunnels and maintenance car houses. Crews are assigned to keep station entrances, platforms and sidewalks clean of ice and snow.

Bus Routes & Trolley Lines:

During a winter snow or ice emergency, SEPTA will attempt to operate all bus service, although a large number of routes may be detoured. We try to maintain service without detours on our most heavily used routes, which generally operate over streets that have been given a high priority for snow removal.

SEPTA ACCESS (formerly CCT Connect):

Depending on road conditions, full CCT service may be provided in some areas, while limited or no service may be provided in others.

During extreme weather conditions when CCT service is suspended, every effort will be made to continue service for kidney dialysis and other urgent, critically-needed medical treatment.

Weather Preparation and Clearing for Regional Rail:

SEPTA has a program in place for weather preparations as well as clearing parking lots and platforms at SEPTA’s Regional Rail stations. An in-house “Snow Team” monitors weather forecasts and conditions to determine the best time to send out our internal and contractor forces. Generally, snow removal starts when the snow stops. But with a service area covering 2200 square miles, the exact time may vary depending on conditions.

SEPTA uses third-party contractors for platform and parking lot snow removal and salting at all Regional Rail stations. Each contractor is responsible for eight to 10 stations. Once they go out it will take some time to get all stations cleared.  SEPTA maintenance forces may also be deployed, in advance of the contractor’s arrival, to clear steps and walkways.

The Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront features two shows, one at 6 pm and the second at midnight, over the Delaware River. To avoid traffic, take the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2^nd Street Station or Bus Routes 5, 12, 17, 21, 25, 33 or 42.

New Year’s Eve Modified Service & Bus Detours

On New Year’s Eve, Regional Rail trains operate on a weekday schedule with special late-night service. The late-night New Year’s Eve schedules include added service on the following lines:

• Chestnut Hill East Line
• Fox Chase Line
• Lansdale/Doylestown Line
• Manayunk/Norristown Line
• Media/Wawa Line
• Paoli/Thorndale Line
• Trenton Line
• Warminster Line
• West Trenton Line
• Wilmington/Newark Line

Find specific New Year’s Eve train times for each Regional Rail line. Please consult regular schedules for other information such as earlier trains arriving in Center City, fare zones and wheelchair accessibility.

All metro lines and bus routes operate on a weekday schedule. Additional trains on the Broad Street Line [B] and Market-Frankford Line [L] will operate before and after the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Penn’s Landing, with late night trains available.

In preparation for the Mummers Parade, the following bus routes will be detoured beginning at 8:15 am on 15^th Street between JFK Boulevard and Chestnut Street: 4, 16, 17, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 44, 48, 62, 124, 125, BSO and MFO. Always refer to SEPTA’s Alerts and Detours page for the details and the latest information.

New Year’s Day Modified Service

On New Year’s Day, Regional Rail, Metro and buses operate on a Sunday schedule.

Bus routes 204, 310, 311 and LUCY will not run on New Year’s Day.

View alerts, advisories and detours across the system. To get the latest service news, call Customer Service at 215-580-7800 or follow SEPTA @SEPTA.

If you’re riding SEPTA on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, make sure to check your schedule as all modes will be running on modified service.

Christmas Eve Modified Service Schedules

On Christmas Eve, Metro, buses and Regional Rail will operate on a weekday schedule.

Christmas Day Modified Service & Special Regional Rail Timetables

On Christmas Day, Metro and buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Bus routes 204, 310, 311 and LUCY will not run on Christmas Day.

All Regional Rail lines will run on special Christmas schedules, see specific changes for each line below:

• Airport Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Chestnut Hill East Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Chestnut Hill West Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Fox Chase Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Glenside Combined Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Lansdale/Doylestown Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Manayunk/Norristown Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Paoli/Thorndale Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Trenton Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Warminster Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Media/Wawa Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• West Trenton Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)
• Wilmington/Newark Line Christmas Day Schedule (PDF)

View System Status for alerts, advisories and detours across the system. To get the latest service news, call Customer Service at 215-580-7800 or follow SEPTA @SEPTA. Customer Service is open on Christmas Eve from 8 am – 5 pm and Christmas Day from 8 am – 4:30 pm.