It’s not uncommon to see the lingering effects of asbestos exposure in older adults who worked in construction, for railroads, around shipyards, or on aircraft. However, it’s shocking to learn that our own Philadelphia youth may one day deal with asbestosis or mesothelioma simply because they received an education at district schools.
A recent The Inquirer article chronicled just how serious the issue has become. Th...
“Deficient safety management across many levels of Amtrak” was the cause of a train crash in Chester that killed two workers and injured 39 passengers, according to The National Transportation Safety Board.
The crash occurred in April 2016, when a southbound Amtrak train struck a backhoe on the track, killing two railroad workers. Last month, the NTSB announced that it had concluded its investigation of the crash and...
Orange barrels and flashing signs should help drivers recognize when they’re entering a construction zone. Yet, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation workers, many drivers either fail to notice these alerts or ignore them. This can lead to serious harm, such as a brain injury.
Construction zones have lower speed limits, and for good reason. Traffic lanes may be narrower than usual in construction zones, a...
In December, an 83-year-old woman was crossing Washington Avenue at 24th Street when she was struck by two vehicles. She died at the accident scene.
Residents of the area held a small demonstration following the accident, demanding the city do something to make Washington Avenue safer. Numerous meetings in recent years have sought to develop a plan to improve the road’s safety, but city planners, business owners, and r...
Bicyclists want better protection from vehicles. Motorists want faster commutes. And city leaders can’t seem to reach a consensus about what’s best for residents.
Philadelphia’s WHYY-FM covered a Streets Department budget hearing in April, in which City Council President Darrell Clarke and Mike Carroll, director of the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems, debated what the city’s priorities should...