Streets & Roads

Many cities worldwide embrace pedestrian-friendly design and even places around the US are playing with the concept. But what will it take for us to get there?

The Sunday street-closure event was the first of four planned this month.

Inside the school gymnasium, photos, flowers and jerseys were on display as the community mourned together with the Gaudreau family in attendance.

Businesses like Winterthur Museum have expressed concerns over the planned discontinuation and expansion of routes this fall.

Changing human behavior around phone use can be hard, but Penn researchers found that competition, rewards and regular feedback works.

In addition to the three-vehicle limit, there are new rules for temporary parking permits that change how many passes residents can buy.

Advocates are hoping for a broader revival of the Philly Free Streets program.

Several streets near Rittenhouse Square in Center City will temporarily close to vehicle traffic every Sunday in September during a pilot program.

New research from Forbes puts Philly at the top of a list for pedestrian safety. Advocates say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

The expansion will start with high-tech equipment to sense backups, with future work to utilize the median when traffic backs up.

“I don't think anyone should have to experience losing a loved one, or even just a neighbor, in this way,” said a rep for Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia.

An engineering firm has recommended reduced lanes, more bike paths and shorter crosswalks. Now it’s up to the boroughs to execute the plan.

Parking fees were suspended in 2020 in an effort to attract customers back to the transit system, SEPTA said.

East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.

Dedicated funding and development opportunities from a main street designation would bring new life to the six boroughs, making them a destination along a busy thoroughfare.