🤝 MEET-UP TOMORROW!
Due to the rain, our outdoor meetup has moved to tomorrow evening.
5th Square September Meet-Up // Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021 - 6 PM
We will provide updates on our recent campaigns and meet some candidates running for office in 2022. -- Outdoor seating, Open to all ages.
🍂 SWEATER WEATHER IS HERE!
Stay WARM -- Support cycling, transit, & housing with your very own 5th Square Sweatshirt.
Want to save on shipping? You can buy & pick up these sweatshirts at our upcoming meet-ups.
5TH SQUARE IN THE NEWS
🛤️ REGIONAL RAIL REVAMP
BIG NEWS for our campaign to reform SEPTA's Regional Rail system!
For years, we have been calling on SEPTA to expand its rapid transit service by simply running its commuter rail lines more frequently and matching its fares with subways and buses. The current commuter rail line structure caters largely to professional-class suburban commuters, while ignoring those who rely on transit within the city.
We are thrilled to hear the news that SEPTA has officially launched their Reimagining Regional Rail Initiative, starting with a survey, to explore these exact changes.
The Philadelphia Inquirer got our reaction to this new development:
Regional Rail service today is too infrequent and expensive to serve the needs of many riders throughout the city and region... We strongly support any moves to make it more of a walk-up service like the bus or subway.
This is one of our core advocacy issue and we will be discussing this development at both of our in-person events these upcoming weeks.
You can also register for SEPTA's kick-off virtual meeting
Advocacy through signing our petition, making phone calls, sending emails, speaking with the press, and providing testimony at SEPTA meetings has made a difference!
We are looking for folks to join us in testifying at SEPTA's board meeting on Thursday to keep pushing SEPTA in the right direction.
RSVP and we will loop you in on a group email to give you talking points and tips!
📚 BOOK LAUNCH EVENT - TRAINS, BUSES, PEOPLE
Join 5th Square, South Street Head House District and Transit Forward Philadelphia in welcoming Christof Spieler author of Trains, Buses, People.
Monday, October 4th at 6 PM
South Street Head House District, 523 S 4th St
WHAT WE'RE READING
🌳 PUBLIC SPACE
🚴 MOBILITY
🏙️ HOUSING & LAND USE
GRANT, PROJECT, & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Clean Air Council is holding 4 days of trail counts over the next 2 weeks. Please fill out and share this google form.
- Each trail count shift is 2 hours
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2 weekday's (week of Sept 27th & week of Sept 4th)
- Two shifts 7:30-9am & 4:30-6pm
- Saturday's (Oct 2nd & Oct 9th)
- Two shifts 8-10am 12-2pm
SOSNA - South of South Neighborhood Association - board nominations happening now through October 1 to fill 6 open positions. Due 10/1.
Feet First Philly - Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grant We are launching the second round of our public space enhancement mini-grant program. Community groups, businesses, and individuals are encouraged to download our RFP and apply. Grants range from $500 to $2000. Apply NOW - Nov 8th.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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