Over the given five years, Philadelphia witnessed 8,690 crashes involving 9,051 pedestrians. These crashes caused 376 major injuries and 158 deaths. As the map shows, most segments saw only one or two ...

From now on, Philadelphia streets will not be resurfaced without considering pedestrians and bicyclists. It’s all part of Philadelphia’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan – the first ever for pedestrians ...

Several streets near Rittenhouse Square will become temporarily pedestrian-only on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 for holiday shopping. “Last September’s pilot program saw nearly 90% of businesses reporting ...

By Mike Dunn. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Streets Department plans, for the first time, a citywide deployment of so-called "speed cushions," aimed at getting drivers to slow down.

This Saturday the city will host its inaugural Philly Free Streets event, turning 10 miles into pedestrian-only streets with fitness activities and events happening all along the way. The event comes ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - One week after a mother and three children died while crossing Roosevelt Boulevard on foot (see related story), city officials say they're going to study whether a pedestrian ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The response has been so positive for the Philly Free Streets initiative that the city of Philadelphia is extending this year's route. An 8-mile stretch along North Broad ...

Open Streets: West Walnut returns to Center City Philadelphia April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025. Here's what to expect.

Even though Philadelphia has become increasingly car-centric over the years, the “City of Brotherly Love” proudly retains its title as one of America’s most pedestrian-friendly cities.In ...

February 17, 2022 Philadelphia confronts mounting pedestrian deaths as rise in reckless driving hits national tipping point From more vehicular crashes to overwhelmed police, a reckoning looms for ...

Three individuals, including a 3- and a 5-year-old girl, were injured in a West Philadelphia pedestrian hit-and-run crash Friday afternoon, authorities said. The crash took place at the ...