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Safe Routes Philly

Creating safe, healthy environments for students to walk, bike, and roll to school.

Safe Routes Philly is a school and community-based program of the City of Philadelphia that helps educators create safe, healthy environments for students to actively commute to and from school.  Safe Routes Philly includes pedestrian and bicycle safety for educators, and support through community events like  Walk to School Day and family learn-to-rides.

Safe Routes Philly is under development! Check back in Fall of 2019 for more information.

Save the Date!

  • Bike to School Day 2019: Wednesday, May 8.
  • Walk to School Day 2019: Wednesday, October 2.

For more information about these national events, visit www.walkbiketoschool.org or contact us using the contact information below.

Questions? Contact us at SafeRoutesPhilly@phila.gov.

VIEW MORE KEY INITIATIVES

All 16 /Bike Parking 0 /Comprehensive 0 /Equity 12 /Initiatives 4 /Leadership 8 /Mobility 14 /Safety 6

Connect

Philadelphia's strategic transportation plan.
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Vision Zero Task Force

Establishing data-driven strategies for reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries to zero
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Complete Streets

Ensuring our street infrastructure best serves the needs of Philadelphians now and in the future
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Roosevelt Boulevard Route for Change Program

Developing a series of improvements to create a more inviting corridor that is safe, accessible, and reliable for all users
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Philly Free Streets

Temporarily closing Philly streets to cars, inviting people to walk, bike, and play
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Safe Routes Philly

Creating safe, healthy environments for students to walk, bike, and roll to school.
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Electric Vehicle Policy Task Force

Encouraging EV use in Philadelphia as part of the City's wider multimodal strategy

Automated Red Light Enforcement Program

Implementing safety improvements on high risk corridors and intersections to reduce severe and fatal crashes and enhance transportation choices
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Pedestrian & Bicycle Network Development

Working to upgrade and expand the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and policies that keep Philadelphians safe and moving
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Bike Corral & Rack, Pedestrian Plaza, and Parklet Programs

Increasing street vibrancy and improving quality of life in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors
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Indego

Launching and managing the City’s newest form of public transportation to be affordable, healthy, and fun for all
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Better Bike Share Partnership

Leading the national initiative to bring affordable bike share access to all
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Philadelphia Trail Network Planning

Ensuring trail development and maintenance projects benefit all Philadelphians and promote connectivity, safety, and access to open spaces
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Transit First Initiative

Partnering with SEPTA to strengthen communication, trust, and cooperation between agencies while improving transit
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Street Furniture Program

Improving transit amenities throughout the city
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Zero Waste & Litter Cabinet

The City has a bold goal of becoming 90% zero waste and litter-free by 2035
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