🚇 UPCOMING BLVD SUBWAY MEETINGS
Want to get more involved in advocating for the Roosevelt Blvd Subway? There will be three upcoming meetings in November and December which will be a great opportunity to make your voice heard. We'll also be handing out some free swag to supporters at these meetings, so don't miss it!
The first meeting will be a town hall meeting on 11/28 hosted by PA State Representatives Gallagher, Hohenstein, and Solomon as well as Councilman Driscoll. This is a great opportunity to solidify the Northeast's support for this critical project and we need you to help us show up and demonstrate just how strong our movement is.
The other two meetings will be open house sessions on 12/4 and 12/14 hosted by PennDOT, in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA, focused on Roosevelt Boulevard. PennDOT representatives will be discussing interim improvements and selecting transportation alternatives for Roosevelt Boulevard. Join us to convince PennDOT to move forward with the Blvd Subway!
Show your support at these meetings with our brand new Blvd Subway hoodies! Pick one up for $50 with free shipping.
Or become a 5th Square member today for $5 a month and get a free Blvd Subway T-Shirt!
💔 A HEARTBREAKING RECORD
This past week, Philadelphia reached a heartbreaking milestone as Kevin Saint Clair was killed while biking on Henry Ave and became the 10th bicyclist killed in 2023, more than any other year on record.
Kevin is one of the 100+ who have tragically died this year in traffic collisions on Philadelphia's streets. The Bicycle Coalition will be honoring Kevin and the many others who have lost their lives on Philadelphia's streets on 11/19 as part of World Day of Remembrance.
🚧 LEARN ABOUT STREET PAVING
This Friday, 11/17 at 12 PM via Zoom., StreetBoxPHL, with 5th Square as a presenting partner, will be hosting the next session of the monthly Right-of-Way Roundtable Series.
This session's theme is: Digging into Paving - Demystifying how paving happens and dreaming about about how it could.
StreetBoxPHL will be hosting Steve Lorenz (Chief Highway Engineer) and Kelley Yemen (Office of Complete Streets) to talk about paving and helping us consider how we can get to a world where we can consistently and at scale coordinate street improvements with paving (or if that's a fool's mission).
Sounds interesting? RSPV now!
🎉 CONGRATS TO ELECTION WINNERS
Election season is officially over—congrats to all the winners, particularly the eight candidates we endorsed, all of whom won their elections!
We wish them all the best of luck and we look forward to working with them to implement solutions to the issues facing our city.
💸 SUPPORT SEPTA FUNDING
SEPTA is facing an urgent fiscal cliff which may see drastic service cuts and higher fares. Fortunately, the Pennsylvania House passed HB 1219 which would increase the portion of sales tax that is allocated to public transit funding without increasing the tax itself.
This bill still needs to pass the State Senate, so contact you legislator to ensure SEPTA gets the funding it needs!
EVENTS
StreetBoxPHL Right of Way Roundtable: Digging into Paving
Friday, November 17 · 12 - 1pm EST, Virtual
Designing public spaces in the streets is challenging. Learn from local designers and how they've navigated these challenges to make streets safer and more livable. This month's theme is: Digging into Paving - Demystifying how paving happens and dreaming about about how it could.
Philly Bike Party: Gratitude Ride
Friday, November 17, 8pm meet up; 8:30 roll, meet at Rocky Steps
World Day of Remembrance 2023
November 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Lil Safety Village Hunting Parking
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia present World Day of Remembrance 2023. This annual event is scheduled to honor the people who’ve lost their lives to traffic violence in the Philadelphia area. #WDoR2023 is run in conjunction with cities all across the country on the third Sunday of November.
SEPTA Santa Express
November 24, Various trains before 11am
Roosevelt Boulevard Subway Town Hall Meeting
November 28, 2023 at 5:30pm – 7pm, 6814 Torresdale Ave
Representatives Gallagher, Hohenstein, Solomon, and Councilman Driscoll will be hosting, and this is a great opportunity to solidify the Northeast's support for this critical project. Opposition to the subway is showing up at the meeting, and we need you to help us show up and demonstrate just how strong our movement is.
Roosevelt Blvd Route For Change Open House #1 - Mayfair
December 04, 2023 at 6:00pm – 8pm, 2990 St Vincent St
PennDOT, in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA, is hosting an Open House on Roosevelt Boulevard. PennDOT representatives will be discussing interim improvements and selecting transportation alternatives for Roosevelt Boulevard. Join us to convince PennDOT to move forward with the Blvd Subway.
Bicycle Coalition Holiday Lights Ride 2023
December 13, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
It's time to dust off your bike decorations, bundle up and ride with us on our Annual Holiday Lights Ride! This ride is family-friendly and free to attend but an RSVP is required so we can plan our rollout & ride buddies accordingly!
Roosevelt Blvd Route For Change Open House #2 - Lenfest Center
December 14, 2023 at 6:00pm – 8pm, 3890 N 10th St
PennDOT, in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia and SEPTA, is hosting an Open House on Roosevelt Boulevard. PennDOT representatives will be discussing interim improvements and selecting transportation alternatives for Roosevelt Boulevard. Join us to convince PennDOT to move forward with the Blvd Subway.
SURVEYS AND ACTION ITEMS
Bicycle Coalition: Legislation Needed Now to Save Lives of Pedestrians and Bicyclists!
2023 is a terrible year to be a bicyclist in Philadelphia. So far, 10 persons have been killed while riding their bicycle on city streets, the greatest number ever recorded. There are two pieces of legislation in Harrisburg that would allow automated speed enforcement and parking protected bike lanes. Please send a message to your state senator to ask that they prioritize passing two bills in 2023 to protect the lives of vulnerable road users
Center City District Customer Satisfaction Survey
This survey seeks to measure how well the CCD staff is performing and to gauge the public's experience and perceptions of the recovery in Center City. CCD on-street staff consists of daytime sidewalk cleaners, Community Service Representatives, bike safety patrols, and park staff.
Delaware River Trail Extension Prioritization
With the completion of the Delaware River Trail (DRT) from Penn Treaty Park to Pier 68, DRWC is focused on closing the gap in the trail network. The Delaware River Trail; Columbia Ave to Lehigh Ave Extension project is currently in the planning phase. To learn more about the project, including to view the boards from the most recent public meeting, please click here. As part of this planning effort, DRWC wants YOUR feedback. What Would You Prioritize?
DVRPC 2050 VISION SURVEY
The DVRPC is asking for feedback on its vision for Greater Philadelphia in 2050. Tell the DVRPC what they should prioritize over the next 30 years. Let them know if you think Philadelphia should have a new subway line by then. Survey closes December 15th.
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