The event will feature a panel discussion, visioning breakouts, and connecting with a coalition of advocates in celebration of transit equity in Philadelphia. RSVP here.
Transit Equity Day Workshop and Celebration
Charles Library Room 401, 1900 N 13th St
Saturday 2/8, 11 AM to 1 PM
🚲 INDEGO EXPANSION IN 2025
Indego just announced their expansion plans for 2025.
Over the course of the year, Indego plans to add 40 new stations and introduce an additional 400 e-bikes into the system. Read more in their update.
💻 VIRTUAL ROOSEVELT BLVD TOWN HALLS
Couldn't make the recent in-person town halls on the future of Roosevelt Boulevard? There are now two virtual meetings!
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THIS Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 PM – Join a virtual Town Hall to discuss how roadway and transit options could affect neighborhood travel. Information from the four open houses held in December 2024 and January 2025 will be highlighted.
Attend by clicking on this Microsoft Teams meeting link.
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NEXT Monday, February 3, 6:30 PM – Join a virtual Transit Talk for an in-depth review of the potential SEPTA options being studied.
Attend by clicking on this Microsoft Teams meeting link.
You should also take the online public survey!
💊🚌 THURSDAY: TRANSPORTATION x HEALTHCARE FORUM
The Collaboration for Equitable Health is hosting a forum this Thursday about the intersection of transportation and healthcare.
Join them for a conversation about how our transportation system impacts Philadelphians' access to healthcare.
Philadelphia Collaboration for Equitable Health Advocacy Community Forum
PHMC, 1500 Market Street
January 30, 2025 from 4pm - 6pm
🌉 SAFER GREEN LANE BRIDGE
Philly Bike Action's advocates are organizing a petition to push for a safer design for the Green Lane Bridge between Manayunk and Bala Cynwyd.
The current proposed design would widen traffic lanes by removing one sidewalk, and replacing the other sidewalk with a shared-used path.
PBA's petition calls for the same number of vehicle lanes, but narrower and thus safer; and converting one sidewalk into a two-way bike path.
🚨 ACTION ITEMS
📣 Get Involved with Vision Zero
OTIS is developing its next Vision Zero Action Plan and you can participate in the process.
Use this form to fill out their survey, and see here for a full list of ways you can get involved!
🚲 Vine Street Survey
PennDOT is collecting a second round of feedback on its plans to install safety improvements on Vine St, which include eastbound and westbound bike lanes. We're concerned that their revised plans will make the bike lanes more dangerous.
See our guide and recommended answers here, and take the survey here by January 31st.
✍️ Roosevelt Blvd Survey
If you weren't able to make a Roosevelt Blvd Open House, you can still take the survey.
On Page 6, let PennDOT know you want transit service that is faster and more direct, with fewer local stops on the Boulevard. This service requires no transfer to Center City.
🚌 Lehigh Ave Bus Lane
OTIS is studying a bus lane on Lehigh Ave from Kensington Ave to American St. Respond to their survey.
🛣️ Stop I-95 Expansion
PennDOT is planning to expand I-95 in Center City and South Philly by adding lanes and new ramps. This will threaten the well-being of our neighborhoods by worsening air quality, increasing noise pollution, harming our access to the waterfront, and destroying sports facilities. To make matters worse, PennDOT has been deceitful about its engagement efforts.
Join us in telling PennDOT that highway expansion has no place in the core of Philadelphia by signing our petition.
EVENTS
Night Cycle: Lunar New Year's Eve Ride
Tuesday January 28th, 7pm meet, 7:30pm roll | Philadelphia Suns
Roosevelt Blvd Virtual Town Hall
Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 PM | Virtual, Meeting Link
Join a virtual Town Hall to discuss how roadway and transit options could affect neighborhood travel. Information from the four open houses held in December 2024 and January 2025 will be highlighted
Philadelphia Collaboration for Equitable Health Advocacy Community Forum
January 30th, 4pm - 6pm | PHMC, 1500 Market Street
The Collaboration for Equitable Health is hosting a forum about the intersection of transportation and healthcare.
SEPTA, Streets & Sustainability Social Hour w/ State Rep. Ben Waxman
January 30th, 5:30pm to 8:00pm | Le Viet, 1019 S 11th St
Join Rep. Ben Waxman and the Bicycle Coalition for a conversation about bike lanes, SEPTA funding, and how Harrisburg can help or hinder Philly as we seek safer streets and a more livable city for all.
Roosevelt Blvd Transit Talk
Monday, February 3, 6:30 PM | Virtual, Meeting Link
Join a virtual Transit Talk for an in-depth review of the potential SEPTA options being studied for Roosevelt Blvd.
Jumpstart Germantown Think Tank
February 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | 4701 Germantown Ave, 1st Floor
Jumpstart is turning 10 and they're holding a special think tank with collaborative real estate problem solving and networking
Transit Equity Day Workshop and Celebration
Saturday 2/8, 11 AM to 1 PM | Charles Library Room 401, 1900 N 13th St
Join advocates at this event hosted by Temple University's Office of Sustainability for a panel discussion, visioning breakouts, and connecting with a coalition of advocates in celebration of transit equity in Philadelphia
SEPTA Route 36 [T5] Virtual Open House
Wednesday, February 12th, 5:30 pm-6:45 pm | Virtual
SEPTA is hosting a Trolley Modernization discussion focused on the 36 (T5) trolley.
Main Street Now 2025 Conference
April 7 – 9 | Philadelphia Marriott, 1201 Market Street
Join local leaders and experts in commercial district stewardship from across the country for three days of education sessions, special events, and mobile workshops.
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🏙️ HOUSING & LAND USE
🌳 PUBLIC SPACE
🚌 TRANSIT
🚴 MOBILITY
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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