ā NEW MEMBER SIGN-UP OFFER ā
We are thrilled to kick-off a limited-time membership drive today.
Become a member for as little as $5-a-month and get a FREE 5th Square Gold T-Shirt with FREE delivery.
We are close to reaching a milestone of 200 contributing members and want to get there before the summer ends. Join us today and help us reach this goal for a better, more sustainable Philadelphia!
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This is in celebration of our recent big wins in transit with today being the first day that children can ride FREE & you can transfer for FREE on SEPTA. (We love free stuff)
This is our first everĀ new member promotion and it will only last as long as we have the supply. Claim your FREE Shirt Today!
š Shirts are also available to non-members for $20 plus shipping.
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ACTION
š SHAPE THEĀ VISION FOR OUR REGION
TheĀ Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is seeking input on shaping their vision for our region's future.Ā We figured our readers would have phenomenal ideas for what our future should look like!
See for yourself, the survey is very quick (5 mins) and makes you eligible for a gift card to a local restaurant.
Some of the goal options we love are:
- Build livable communities where it safe and easy to walk, bike, and take transit for most daily activities
- Modernize and expand regional public transit service and networks
- Achieve the Vision Zero goal of eliminating transportation fatalities and major injuries
Read more about DVRPC's Connections 2050 here.
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ā LAST CALL:Ā WASHINGTON AVE SURVEY CLOSES TODAY
Do you live near Washington Ave or use it often? You about a week left to fill out a quick survey to improve Washington Ave for pedestrians and cyclists.
We need supporters of a safer Washington Ave to take this survey in big numbers. We much prefer theĀ 3-Lane option over the 4-Lane and Mixed-Lane options.
We also recommend safety supporters ask OTIS in the survey to put safety for pedestrians before fast vehicle movement at the intersection of Broad and Washington.
Read more about the project on OTIS's Complete Streets page, or watch these short videos.Ā
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Great news! SEPTA's board has approved the fare restructuring plan and STARTING TODAY, children under 12 can ride SEPTA for free & riders can make a free transfer in the system.
Both have been long-running campaigns by us to get SEPTA to consider equity and rider convenience in its fare tariff. We are so proud of its passage and quick implementation, the time has never been more right for this much needed change.
Our comments to SEPTA has garnered news coverage withĀ Metro Philadelphia quoting our last newsletter, The Inquirer summarizing our SEPTA Board comments, and WHYY's PlanPhilly sharing our tweet lauding this approval as a victory.
KYW Newsradio also quoted 5th Square's Ben She's comment to the Board, "The elimination of the fares for children under 12, and expanding the free transfer to two hours are major advances that show SEPTA is listening.ā
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New Guidelines for Outdoor Dining
Restaurants that have patio areas on their properties or already have sidewalk cafƩ licenses will be able to offer outdoor seating starting Friday, June 12. Businesses without existing permits, and those who wish to expand their existing outdoor dining footprint, are encouraged to apply for our new outdoor dining options. Registration and approval is required for new or expanded outdoor dining prior to opening.
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