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Talking Headways Podcast: The Lost Subways of North America
Author Jake Berman discusses transit histories through the lens of racial dynamics, monopolies, ballot measures and overlooked cities.
January 15, 2026
Transit Funding in Pennsylvania Can’t Wait
State and Federal leaders must act to keep our transit safe and in service.
Alex Milone and Stephen Bronskill
November 9, 2025
The Fall of Philadelphia
"Cutting almost half of a transit system is not a way to make it more efficient. It more like asking whether you’d like to keep your heart or your lungs."
Jarrett Walker
August 26, 2025
Opinion: After Two Decades of Driving Buses, I Know Public Transit is No Luxury
A Harrisburg bus driver and union leader underscores the importance of public transit as an opportunity lifeline for communities.
Lionel Randolph
July 22, 2025
This Philadelphia Council Member Wants To Stand Up to Trump By Investing in Mobility For the Poorest
We sat down with Council Member Nicolas O'Rourke to talk about how he wants to build on the city's Zero Fare pilot — and why prioritizing the poor is more essential now than ever.
April 22, 2025
Is Philadelphia About to Eliminate America’s Best Free Transit Program?
The City of Brotherly Love has been giving free rides of tens of thousands of low-income residents — but the money might be about to dry up.
April 8, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: Bulk Transit Passes for All
Jawnt's Ruth Miller on how employer transit pass programs like SEPTA's work to support employees, agencies and regions overall.
December 12, 2024
What the Media is Getting Wrong About the Gaudreau Brothers’ Deaths
It made national headlines when these two professional hockey players and brothers were killed on their bikes. The systemic failures that lead to their deaths, though, didn't generate nearly as much press.
September 3, 2024
Philly Advocates Score Initial Win In Fight for Safer Bike Lanes
The death of Dr. Barbara Friedes is spurring change on the Philadelphia road where she was killed while biking – and hopefully, elsewhere in the City of Brotherly Love, too.
August 29, 2024
Philadelphia Demands More Than ‘Flex-Post’ Protected Bike Lanes After Motorist Kills Cyclist
Pediatric oncologist Barbara Friedes was struck while biking on a "protected" path. Now, advocates are arguing that flex posts should be replaced with something far better.
July 21, 2024
