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South Philly’s Washington Avenue gets city approval for major transformation beginning in summer 2021

Sweeping safety changes to improve chaotic Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia are on the way after a stamp of approval from city officials.

A redesign upgrading the dangerous corridor’s layout to three driving lanes, two parking lanes, and two parking-protected bike lanes has already gained favor among residents. Now it’s the city’s official plan to make Washington Avenue safer for pedestrians, bikers, and drivers, the city’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability (oTIS) announced Monday. Construction is expected to begin next summer.


Re-timed signals will better manage traffic flow while new loading spaces are expected to remedy double-parking problems. A change in parking regulations would mean fewer cars taking up the same spots for hours. The plan also benefits SEPTA’s Route 64 bus riders by incorporating “floating bus islands," or a designated area to safely board and exit buses, at each stop.

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