The Latest: Tentative deal not easing Philly’s commute
PHILADELPHIA — The Latest on a tentative agreement to end the Philadelphia transit strike (all times local):
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Heavy traffic is clogging streets and commuters are facing delays despite a tentative contract ending Philadelphia’s weeklong transit strike.
Terms of the five-year deal reached early Monday between the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority with the union representing about 4,700 workers have not been released.
SEPTA plans to gradually phase in service Monday, starting with subways, buses and trolleys.