Philadelphia’s Boulevard of Death
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If we're going to reduce traffic deaths, we need to start with roads like Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Philadelphia
Philly Wants to Modernize Its Streetcar System
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The changes would make the system faster and more accessible while increasing capacity.
Philadelphia Cyclists Demand Safer Bike Lanes — Now
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About 75 demonstrators took to the streets yesterday after a garbage truck driver struck and killed 24-year-old Emily Fredricks.
How Philadelphia Fixed Parking Craters Using Tax Policy
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Using tax incentives and a dash of zoning, Philadelphia set off a virtuous cycle, reducing dependence on cars.
Why You Shouldn’t Trust Media Coverage That Blames Pedestrians for Getting Struck
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Police and local reporters rushed to blame a 14-year-old girl who was struck by a speeding driver in a marked crosswalk.
The Summer Heat Can’t Melt This Famous Philly “Sneckdown” — It’s Here to Stay
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In a 2014 blog post, Jon Geeting photographed more than a dozen sneckdowns on Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia and outlined them in a bold green. It worked so well that one of the sneckdowns is now a permanent fixture, cast in concrete as a pedestrian island.