Office of Transportation, Infrastructure, & Sustainability

Share your thoughts on traffic safety in Mantua with us and the Streets Department take the survey here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MantuaTrafficSafety_12_2020

To receive text alerts from Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management about severe winter weather, text ReadyPhila to 888-777. Take a look at these other useful phone numbers to help with winter issues https://bit.ly/38yPrfZ

The holiday season results in more traffic crashes than other times of the year. As a city, we recognize that we all play a role in each other’s safety on our roads. Whether you walk, drive, bike, or take transit, here are some ways you can plan ahead to stay safe on the roads this holiday season. https://www.phila.gov/2020-12-16-tips-to-stay-safe-on-the-/

If you're going out shopping, be sure to protect yourself and our essential workers: #MaskUpPHL Use hand sanitizer Keep your distance Shop alone or with one other household member... More tips to safely celebrate the holidays https://buff.ly/35mCJkP See more

Do you walk, bike, drive, or use transit near the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia? Take Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's survey to make the area safer and easier to use for everyone. www.dvrpc.org/Mobility/BenFranklinBridge/

Thinking about pedaling to the polls? Indego, the city’s bikeshare program, may be a good bet. Riders can get a $1 Day Pass on Tuesday by using the promo code VOTE2020 https://www.inquirer.com//philadelphia-election-vote-indeg

What will driving, biking, walking, and using transit around the Ben Franklin Bridge look like in the future? The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is studying multimodal improvements and wants to hear your thoughts. Take the survey: https://www.dvrpc.org/Mobility/BenFranklinBridge/

ICYMI: The Spring Garden Street Improvement Project is running a virtual public open house that closes in two weeks! We want to hear from you about the future design for the corridor. https://www.springgardenstreetimprovements.com/open-house

The Indego Day Pass is $1 when you #pedaltothepolls on Election Day. On 11/3, be sure to use the promo code VOTE2020 at rideindego.com to get unlimited 30-minute rides! *Fees apply for rides longer than 30 minutes or for accessing an Indego Electric bike.

Traffic safety concerns in the Mantua neighborhood? Share your thoughts with us and the Streets Department by taking this short survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MantuaTrafficSafety_12_2020

Since the road was closed indefinitely to vehicles at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, MLK Jr. Drive has become a popular destination for cyclists, runners, joggers, and walkers to safely exercise while practicing social distancing. https://www.phillyvoice.com/martin-luther-king-jr-drive-ph/

The end of #DaylightSavingTime is getting close! Not only does that mean shifting clocks , and longer nights, but it’s also a risky time for pedestrians. Drivers should always: Stop well back from the crosswalk Follow traffic signs & yield to pedestrians Drive 25 mph #VisionZeroPHL

Give back to the parks that gave us so much this year at Love Your Park Fall Service Day on 11/14. Sign up to volunteer now! Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Fairmount Park Conservancy https://loveyourpark.org/

Transit is a vital resource connecting Philadelphians to jobs, other activities, and to each other. Learn how Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)'s Route 47 connects many of the city's Latinx communities . #ConnectPHL https://whyy.org//the-10-mile-septa-bus-route-que-conecta/

Outdoor dining is a great way to enjoy fall in Philly! Drivers, be alert for on-street dining. Always watch for pedestrians and cyclists, especially at dusk. #VisionZeroPHL

Yo Philly teens! Remember the #RulesOfTheRoad: Don’t Drive Impaired. Buckle Up Every Trip. Every Time. Eyes on the Road, Hands on the Wheel. Drive 25 mph. #VisionZeroPHL

In-street permanent bicycle counters have been installed in the bike lanes on Spruce and Pine Streets, near 12th Street. These are the first in-street bicycle counters in the region! Thank you Streets Department and Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3a3wNA4 : Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Learn why wearing a mask is important to members of the OTIS team! #MaskUpPHL https://www.phila.gov/2020-10-21-why-i-mask-up-in-philly/

Over the next five years, the City's bike share program Indego, will increase to 350 total stations and expand to new neighborhoods while ensuring accessibility and affordability for low-income riders. Learn more https://www.inquirer.com//indego-bike-share-expansion-phil

The Spring Garden Street Improvement Project team is answering your questions live TOMORROW from 5-6 PM! We’ll be hosting our second and last virtual coffee hour to discuss the future design for the Spring Garden Street corridor. Register now! www.springgardenstreetimprovements.com/events

Safe speeds, safe streets, safe people, safe vehicles & safety data. Learn how #VisionZeroPHL will help make our streets safer with a safe systems approach http://visionzerophl.com/about

Talk to your teen about safe use while in the car. Encourage them to stow their phones while driving, designate a texter, or to pull over before answering phone calls or responding to texts. #VisionZeroPHL

Fill out the survey below and continue to share feedback for the new Park at Penn’s Landing - greenspace, play areas, accessibility to public transit, food trucks and more! Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

DYK? Someone hit at 30 mph is twice as likely to die than at 25 mph. Slowing down, saves lives! #VisionZeroPHL #pedestriansafetymonth

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week! Be a good role model for your teen driver and set an example with your own safe driving habits. #VisionZeroPHL NHTSA

There is still time left to provide input on the improvements for the Broad, Germantown, and Erie intersection! Survey will close October 20. Please take 5 minutes and participate -- ¡Aún queda tiempo para dar su opinión sobre las mejoras para la intersección de Broad, Germantown y Erie! La encuesta se cerrará el 20 de octubre. Por favor, tome 5 minutos y participe Called To Serve CDC Nicetown CDCHunting Park UnitedHunting Park NACPhiladelphia Department of CommercePhiladelphia Department of Planning & Development https://storymaps.arcgis.com//63de6e75c9f740cabcf9fb3f0160

The protected bike lane on the westbound side of the Grays Ferry Avenue Bridge will provide a high-quality protected bikeway in both directions! #VisionZeroPHL https://www.inquirer.com//grays-ferry-bridge-project-pennd